What is an ERISA Fiduciary?
ERISA rules protect the interests of retirement plan participants. Do you know your plan’s fiduciary is? Learn more in this week’s Business Tip.
In the News: Retirement is Not Determined by the Balance of Your Portfolio, but by Your Plan
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how the cornerstone of your financial plan determines your retirement.
Retirement is not Determined by the Balance of Your Portfolio, But by Your Plan
Managing Associate, D.J. Barker, CWS®, Senior Associate, Jarrett McKenzie, CWS®, CFP®, and Director of Research Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, delve into a common situation among retirees—the transition from accumulation to distribution. They discuss how important the plan is when it comes to finally withdrawing your retirement savings.
Converting Retirement Savings to Retirement Income
There comes a time when you must transition from saving for retirement to spending in retirement. Learn the steps in this week’s Financial Tip.
The Importance of Possessing Tax-Diversified Assets for Retirement
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains the benefit of having tax diversified retirement assets. Read the Article
Having Tax Diversified Assets for Retirement
Principals Jennifer Thomas, CFP®, and Bil Lako, CFP®, are joined by Director of Research Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, to discuss a common problem of investors who save the majority of their retirement funds in tax deferred accounts: taxes. They look at how required minimum distributions can bump a taxpayer into a higher bracket and the importance of having tax-diversification in your portfolio.
401(k) Withdrawals: Beware the Penalty Tax
There are several ways you to take penalty-free withdrawals from your 401(k) before age 59½. We explain in this week’s Tax Tip.
Want to Make an IRA Contribution for Last Year? You Still Have Time
Still want to contribute to your IRA for 2016? You have until April 18, 2017 to do so. Read all about it in this week’s Financial Tip.
Integrating Employee and Retirement Benefits When You Marry
Your change in marital status can also alter the benefits you receive from your employer. We explain in this week’s Financial Tip.
Actively managed 401(k)s can help avoid skewed allocations
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how nothing should be considered a set-and-forget investment — especially a 401(k). Read the article.