401k LITIGATION: FOCUS ON PERFORMANCE OR FEES?

At McBride PC, we focus on performance of a pension or 401(k) plan, rather than fees. We are far more concerned that a plan offers its participants what was promised; that characteristics and risks are understood; and that funds are available when needed on...

CHARACTERISTICS AND RISKS

FINRA guidance requires a broker-dealer to assure that retail investors understand the unique characteristics and risks of a complex product recommended by the broker. The fact that a product is “complex” indicates that it presents an additional risk to retail...

THE PROBLEM WITH ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS

A major focus of this ERISA blog is to highlight the differences between standard pension investments (such as mutual funds) and alternative investments–discussed below. Standard pension investments trade on a public exchange at a publicly-disclosed fair market...