MORNINGSTAR COLUMNS
For Some, HSAs Offer a ‘Quadfecta’ of Tax Benefits
Health savings accounts offer more tax benefits than you may realize.
The Deal With Health Savings Accounts
Despite currently modest annual contribution limits and the low rate of investment within HSAs, these accounts may provide advisors with a long-term opportunity with clients.
What’s Wrong With Third Party 3(38) Investment Managers?
In the retirement plan marketplace, the inmates are running the asylum when nonfiduciaries control the activities of fiduciaries, such as in the 3(38) outsourcing milieu.
Do We Need a ‘Harmonized’ Fiduciary Standard?
Efforts to sync a standard between stockbrokers or insurance agents and advisors would fall short.
A Summer Grab Bag
The secrets to sound retirement planning? Invest as much as you can as early as you can, and reduce volatility to produce better outcomes.
When Holding a Single Stock Isn’t Imprudent
An example of flexibility in modern prudent fiduciary investing.
Flexibility’s Role in Modern Prudent Fiduciary Investing
Since all investments place capital at risk, it’s impossible to provide absolute safety from the capriciousness of financial markets.
Fiduciaries, Look to the Law of Trusts as Your Guide
The legislative history of ERISA explains that the law governing qualified retirement plans is tied closely to trust investment law.
Final Thoughts on the DOL Rule–for Now
Whatever the ultimate fate of the fiduciary rule, the marketplace is heading toward level fee compensation and away from variable compensation.
The Ins and Outs of the DOL’s Best Interest Contract Exemption
The BICE gives some advisors a broad mandate in how they want to be compensated. Here’s what you need to know.