Clint Edgington will give a presentation on retirement plan disclosures and expenses. He has expertise in ERISA accounts and has acted as a trustee and administrator for retirement plans. New Department of Labor rules require plan vendors to disclose compensation and services to fiduciaries, and require plan administrators to disclose expenses and investment information to employees. Plan sponsors should understand who the fiduciaries are for their plan, calculate all costs, and create an investment policy statement.
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As the cost and duration of litigation continue to increase, clients have begun demanding fee arrangements that deliver maximum value and best mitigate risk. This webinar explores the mechanics and pros and cons of various fee arrangements, from hourly to contingent to mixtures of the two. We also discuss the increasingly popular option of third-party litigation finance.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/paying-for-litigation-hourly-contingency-third-party-financing-more-2021/
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Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) are plans regulated by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and designed to allow employees to invest in the stock of their employer. The shareholder participants/employees as well as the sponsoring company generally receive tax benefits through the use of the plan. And while they are generally touted as designed to promote employees’ interest and efforts in maximizing the value of the company for the benefit of both employer and employees, ESOPs are often used as a method of corporate finance by the sponsoring company.
To listen to this webinar on-demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/esops-101-2020/
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To listen to this webinar on demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/crowdfunding-from-the-start-ups-perspective-2020/
Directors of Oil and Gas companies are currently faced with challenging market conditions. This presentation will act as a introductory guide to directors about the options available to improve the position of their companies.
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Paying for Litigation- Hourly, Contingency, Third Party Financing & More (Ser...Financial Poise
As the cost and duration of litigation continue to increase, clients have begun demanding fee arrangements that deliver maximum value and best mitigate risk. This webinar explores the mechanics and pros and cons of various fee arrangements, from hourly to contingent to mixtures of the two. We also discuss the increasingly popular option of third-party litigation finance.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/paying-for-litigation-hourly-contingency-third-party-financing-more-2021/
ESOPs 101 (Series: Cross-Training for Business Lawyers 2020) Financial Poise
Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) are plans regulated by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and designed to allow employees to invest in the stock of their employer. The shareholder participants/employees as well as the sponsoring company generally receive tax benefits through the use of the plan. And while they are generally touted as designed to promote employees’ interest and efforts in maximizing the value of the company for the benefit of both employer and employees, ESOPs are often used as a method of corporate finance by the sponsoring company.
To listen to this webinar on-demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/esops-101-2020/
Crowdfunding from the Start-Up's Perspective (Series: Crowdfunding 2020) Financial Poise
How can businesses use the tools created by the JOBS Act to access capital? This webinar compares raising money online to traditional methods of capital raising. It also compares each of the different titles available under the JOBS Act. Finally, we discuss and compare the differences between security based crowdfunding and rewards based crowdfunding, exploring those instances where such a method would make sense.
To listen to this webinar on demand, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/crowdfunding-from-the-start-ups-perspective-2020/
Directors of Oil and Gas companies are currently faced with challenging market conditions. This presentation will act as a introductory guide to directors about the options available to improve the position of their companies.
Webinar | Perspectives on the Proposed DOL "Fiduciary Rule"NICSA
On April 20, 2015 the DOL published its re-proposed regulation on the definition of “Fiduciary” under section 3(21) of ERISA. The proposal included not only the change to the “Fiduciary” definition, but also two new prohibited transaction exemptions (“PTE”), as well as a number of amendments to existing PTEs. Since publication the DOL has received an avalanche of comment letters on the proposal, has held four days of hearings on the proposal and has accepted additional comment letters following those hearings. The proposal, if implemented in its current form will be a true game changer for the Retirement and RIA industries. As we now wait for the DOL to sift through the mountain of comment letters and hearing transcripts this session allows us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the current proposal and to provide unique perspectives from mutual fund, broker dealer, legal and retirement record keeper stake holders on how the proposal will impact the retirement industry.
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Lori provided insight into legal issues within the context of de-risking including a background of applicable ERISA fiduciary rules, recently issued recommendations from the ERISA Advisory Council, IRS private letter rulings and a pending case involving Verizon’s annuitization of its pension plan.
US/ Canada cross-border tax planning could be impacted by the recent finalization of Section 385 regulations by the IRS and Treasury Department. Because most of these new rules apply with an effective date reaching back to April 5, 2016, it is imperative that Canadian companies with U.S. activities assess their potential impact and develop a strategy for managing their exposure to these rules.
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This guide provides a summary of the attributes to look for when appointing directors to the board of investment funds. It also raises a number of questions to ask when deciding on board composition for a hedge fund. Hedge fund governance should be an area of focus by investors as it is important that those tasked with overseeing the activities of the fund structure are suitably qualified, experienced and add real value to the board of the investment fund.
Compliance issues are at the front of every manager's and fiduciary’s mind these days. It used to be that all the worry came from a creative plaintiffs’ bar calling a business's conduct into question, but those days are long gone. Public and private companies are investigated by not only the United States federal government, but also local, state, and foreign governments. Self-regulating entities also add a layer of scrutiny. Under the insulation of the attorney-client privilege, an effective internal investigation can help marshal the facts to inform corporate decisions about past or existing violations and prevent potential future violations. An internal investigation can protect management from the violation and records the company's response to an incident or violation. However, most importantly, it serves to send a clear message that the company is serious about compliance and that it sets transparency as a priority. This webinar surveys recent compliance trends and discusses best practices regarding the attorney-client privilege, joint defense agreements, the use of experts, witness interviews, the consequences of self-disclosure and how to control the impact on the company.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/internal-investigations-101-2021/
In this section of "Rise of the Machines: Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls of App Development" Roger Royse, founder of the Royse Law Firm, discusses:
1. Misclassification: Independent Contractor vs. Employee
2. Managing Risk: What Are the Direct & Indirect Costs
3. Strategies for Avoiding Misclassification
4. Reporting
Whitepaper: Meeting Your ERISA Fiduciary ResponsibilitiesCBIZ, Inc.
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For more information, visit www.cbiz.com
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2016 included significant legislative, regulatory, enforcement, and case law developments in the employee benefits and human resources area, and 2017 promises to be a year of change. Therefore, it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest legal developments, threats, and best practices.
Steve Flores and Christine Matott from our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice, Rob Newman and Alessandra Swanson from our Privacy & Data Security Practice, and Cardelle Spangler from our Labor & Employment Practice, reviewed important compliance deadlines and areas of potential risk. The discussion examined the following important areas:
Significant plan fiduciary litigation
DOL Conflict of Interest Rules
Affordable Care Act developments, including reporting and enforcement
Updates on HIPAA enforcement, including the latest on OCR’s audits, recently released guidance, and case settlements
Recent changes to employee privacy laws, including state breach notification laws and EU data transfer laws
New overtime rules, EEOC LGBT protections, and ban the box rules
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To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financialpoisewebinars/view-webinar/?id=266157173&slides=Zexv5CoEVKZsN
Starting a business can be an exciting time but requires careful planning to avoid foreseeable pitfalls. Careful drafting of formation documents can provide stability as the business launches and can also prevent many future issues. However, there is no one-size-fits-all entity that works for all businesses.
Be it a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or solo proprietorship, numerous factors must be considered to ensure as the correct entity is chosen for your new company. Chief among these considerations are tax implications (pass-through vs. corporate taxation), personal liability (limited vs. unlimited), and the ability to maintain control of the business. Additionally, founders should be educated on the rules regarding capital raising, as well as what, if any, fiduciary duties they owe and to whom. This webinar provides guidance on each of these considerations.
How to Split the Pie, Raise Money, and Reward Contributors (Idea To IPO)Roger Royse
What’s my startup worth? How much equity should founders have? How much equity should I give to employees and consultants? How much should I give to the venture capitalists?
Silicon Valley startup attorney Roger Royse of the Royse Law Firm discusses the basic valuation and ownership issues involved in a startup’s life, from formation to financing to exit, including how to value your company and the contributions of stakeholders and investors at each step with a particular emphasis on different models, best practices and traps to avoid.
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This webinar is a continuation of the first webinar hosted on May 30, 2019. This webinar focuses on debt covenant and leverage ratios most used and reviewed by banks and other lending institutions. The webinar also focuses on how banks and lending institutions view these ratios and how to best prepare and present your business for compliance with these ratios.
Corporate Finance Basics for Directors and ShareholdersMercer Capital
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Duff & Phelps Managing Directors Ann Gittleman and Norman Harrison discussed structures, regulation and criminal risks in hedge fund and private equity fund at the Annual FBI conference in Washington, D.C. Read more in this report.
This webinar is hosted by Michael Hoffner, Partner and Leader of McKonly & Asbury’s Systems and Organization Controls (SOC) practice and Co-Director of the Assurance practice, and Janice Snyder, Partner and Co-Director of the Assurance practice.
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Achieve greater certainty through pension deriskingLori Jones
The presentation provided an overview of the changing landscape for defined benefit pension plans including higher PBGC premiums, new mortality tables and improved funding status as a result of favorable investment performance. These changing conditions have encouraged plan sponsors to consider “de-risking” defined benefit pension plans through annuitization and lump sum windows.
Lori provided insight into legal issues within the context of de-risking including a background of applicable ERISA fiduciary rules, recently issued recommendations from the ERISA Advisory Council, IRS private letter rulings and a pending case involving Verizon’s annuitization of its pension plan.
US/ Canada cross-border tax planning could be impacted by the recent finalization of Section 385 regulations by the IRS and Treasury Department. Because most of these new rules apply with an effective date reaching back to April 5, 2016, it is imperative that Canadian companies with U.S. activities assess their potential impact and develop a strategy for managing their exposure to these rules.
Independent Fund Directors - Hedge Fund GovernanceBell Rock Group
This guide provides a summary of the attributes to look for when appointing directors to the board of investment funds. It also raises a number of questions to ask when deciding on board composition for a hedge fund. Hedge fund governance should be an area of focus by investors as it is important that those tasked with overseeing the activities of the fund structure are suitably qualified, experienced and add real value to the board of the investment fund.
Compliance issues are at the front of every manager's and fiduciary’s mind these days. It used to be that all the worry came from a creative plaintiffs’ bar calling a business's conduct into question, but those days are long gone. Public and private companies are investigated by not only the United States federal government, but also local, state, and foreign governments. Self-regulating entities also add a layer of scrutiny. Under the insulation of the attorney-client privilege, an effective internal investigation can help marshal the facts to inform corporate decisions about past or existing violations and prevent potential future violations. An internal investigation can protect management from the violation and records the company's response to an incident or violation. However, most importantly, it serves to send a clear message that the company is serious about compliance and that it sets transparency as a priority. This webinar surveys recent compliance trends and discusses best practices regarding the attorney-client privilege, joint defense agreements, the use of experts, witness interviews, the consequences of self-disclosure and how to control the impact on the company.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/internal-investigations-101-2021/
In this section of "Rise of the Machines: Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls of App Development" Roger Royse, founder of the Royse Law Firm, discusses:
1. Misclassification: Independent Contractor vs. Employee
2. Managing Risk: What Are the Direct & Indirect Costs
3. Strategies for Avoiding Misclassification
4. Reporting
Whitepaper: Meeting Your ERISA Fiduciary ResponsibilitiesCBIZ, Inc.
This whitepaper discusses who is considered a "Fiduciary", what the significance of being a Fiduciary is and Fiduciary responsibility recommendations.
For more information, visit www.cbiz.com
Employee Benefits and Human Resources: The Year in Review and a Look at What’...Winston & Strawn LLP
2016 included significant legislative, regulatory, enforcement, and case law developments in the employee benefits and human resources area, and 2017 promises to be a year of change. Therefore, it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest legal developments, threats, and best practices.
Steve Flores and Christine Matott from our Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice, Rob Newman and Alessandra Swanson from our Privacy & Data Security Practice, and Cardelle Spangler from our Labor & Employment Practice, reviewed important compliance deadlines and areas of potential risk. The discussion examined the following important areas:
Significant plan fiduciary litigation
DOL Conflict of Interest Rules
Affordable Care Act developments, including reporting and enforcement
Updates on HIPAA enforcement, including the latest on OCR’s audits, recently released guidance, and case settlements
Recent changes to employee privacy laws, including state breach notification laws and EU data transfer laws
New overtime rules, EEOC LGBT protections, and ban the box rules
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To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financialpoisewebinars/view-webinar/?id=266157173&slides=Zexv5CoEVKZsN
Starting a business can be an exciting time but requires careful planning to avoid foreseeable pitfalls. Careful drafting of formation documents can provide stability as the business launches and can also prevent many future issues. However, there is no one-size-fits-all entity that works for all businesses.
Be it a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or solo proprietorship, numerous factors must be considered to ensure as the correct entity is chosen for your new company. Chief among these considerations are tax implications (pass-through vs. corporate taxation), personal liability (limited vs. unlimited), and the ability to maintain control of the business. Additionally, founders should be educated on the rules regarding capital raising, as well as what, if any, fiduciary duties they owe and to whom. This webinar provides guidance on each of these considerations.
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What’s my startup worth? How much equity should founders have? How much equity should I give to employees and consultants? How much should I give to the venture capitalists?
Silicon Valley startup attorney Roger Royse of the Royse Law Firm discusses the basic valuation and ownership issues involved in a startup’s life, from formation to financing to exit, including how to value your company and the contributions of stakeholders and investors at each step with a particular emphasis on different models, best practices and traps to avoid.
Ratio Analysis and Business Performance – Why Should I Care – Part 2?McKonly & Asbury, LLP
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The purpose of the presentation is to provide directors and shareholders with a conceptual framework and vocabulary to help contribute to answering the three fundamental questions.
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This ethics webinar focuses on the 7 threats that could compromise a CPA’s compliance with the AICPA code of professional conduct. Many threats fall into one or more of the following seven broad categories: adverse interest, advocacy, familiarity, management participation, self-interest, self-review, and undue influence.
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For more information about this conference, or to learn about our Fall meeting in September featuring one of the authors of the act, Congressman Jim Himes, please call 1-855-Dodd Frank (1-855-363-3372) for any questions, or if you wish to talk to one of our presenters today to talk about taking the next steps towards Dodd-Frank Compliance
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To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/investing-in-commercial-property-2020/
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The deal is complete, and the parties have finished the hard work. Or have they? Integration planning turns to execution as people, process, and technology are combined once the deal is legally closed. The buyer will need to consider the purchased business or assets from the standpoint of employees, IT, customers, suppliers, and a multitude of other areas. In addition, numerous post-closing legal issues may arise, including purchase price adjustments, breaches of representations and warranties, enforcement of key negative employment-related covenants and restrictive covenants, collection of pre-closing accounts receivable, and true-ups of final financials. This episode guides listeners through the process, timing, and issues which most commonly arise after the closing of deals.
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The process that most plan sponsors follow to govern their retirement plans is the one advocated by their retirement plan service providers. The purpose of this article is to raise awareness that there is an alternative process that that is well-established and regarded my many as a better approach, but it often remains hidden because it conflicts with the interests of most retirement plan service providers. Given the magnitude of the potential value that an alternative process may yield, it is worthy of serious consideration by plan sponsors.
ERISA Fiduciary Issues: A Guide for AdvisorsBroadridge
The role, expectations and legal requirements for ERISA fiduciary advisors is changing. Plan sponsors are increasingly looking to retirement plan advisors for guidance. This brings potential business opportunities but also more regulatory scrutiny. This paper provides advisors with guidelines to understand the plan sponsor role as fiduciaries and the steps to take to avoid breaching their duties.
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Retirement Plans: Managing Your Fiduciary ResponsibilitySecureDocs
http://www.securedocs.com - Protecting the financial viability of a company is a heavy undertaking. As a trusted advisor to the business as an entity as well as your colleagues, you are expected to use your expertise to determine best practices to keep everyone’s profits and retirement plan savings afloat. It is important that you use a disciplined process to help manage your fiduciary responsibility.
This presentation covers a series of new and important information regarding your role as a fiduciary.
View the presentation to learn about:
-Plan Governance - what is it and why you should care.
-Fee Disclosure is here, now what? Understanding and determining reasonableness.
-Are your participants Retirement Ready?
-401K, IRS and Department of Labor (DOL) audit planning.
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how to sell pi coins effectively (from 50 - 100k pi)DOT TECH
Anywhere in the world, including Africa, America, and Europe, you can sell Pi Network Coins online and receive cash through online payment options.
Pi has not yet been launched on any exchange because we are currently using the confined Mainnet. The planned launch date for Pi is June 28, 2026.
Reselling to investors who want to hold until the mainnet launch in 2026 is currently the sole way to sell.
Consequently, right now. All you need to do is select the right pi network provider.
Who is a pi merchant?
An individual who buys coins from miners on the pi network and resells them to investors hoping to hang onto them until the mainnet is launched is known as a pi merchant.
debuts.
I'll provide you the Telegram username
@Pi_vendor_247
USDA Loans in California: A Comprehensive Overview.pptxmarketing367770
USDA Loans in California: A Comprehensive Overview
If you're dreaming of owning a home in California's rural or suburban areas, a USDA loan might be the perfect solution. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers these loans to help low-to-moderate-income individuals and families achieve homeownership.
Key Features of USDA Loans:
Zero Down Payment: USDA loans require no down payment, making homeownership more accessible.
Competitive Interest Rates: These loans often come with lower interest rates compared to conventional loans.
Flexible Credit Requirements: USDA loans have more lenient credit score requirements, helping those with less-than-perfect credit.
Guaranteed Loan Program: The USDA guarantees a portion of the loan, reducing risk for lenders and expanding borrowing options.
Eligibility Criteria:
Location: The property must be located in a USDA-designated rural or suburban area. Many areas in California qualify.
Income Limits: Applicants must meet income guidelines, which vary by region and household size.
Primary Residence: The home must be used as the borrower's primary residence.
Application Process:
Find a USDA-Approved Lender: Not all lenders offer USDA loans, so it's essential to choose one approved by the USDA.
Pre-Qualification: Determine your eligibility and the amount you can borrow.
Property Search: Look for properties in eligible rural or suburban areas.
Loan Application: Submit your application, including financial and personal information.
Processing and Approval: The lender and USDA will review your application. If approved, you can proceed to closing.
USDA loans are an excellent option for those looking to buy a home in California's rural and suburban areas. With no down payment and flexible requirements, these loans make homeownership more attainable for many families. Explore your eligibility today and take the first step toward owning your dream home.
how can I sell pi coins after successfully completing KYCDOT TECH
Pi coins is not launched yet in any exchange 💱 this means it's not swappable, the current pi displaying on coin market cap is the iou version of pi. And you can learn all about that on my previous post.
RIGHT NOW THE ONLY WAY you can sell pi coins is through verified pi merchants. A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins and resell them to exchanges and crypto whales. Looking forward to hold massive quantities of pi coins before the mainnet launch.
This is because pi network is not doing any pre-sale or ico offerings, the only way to get my coins is from buying from miners. So a merchant facilitates the transactions between the miners and these exchanges holding pi.
I and my friends has sold more than 6000 pi coins successfully with this method. I will be happy to share the contact of my personal pi merchant. The one i trade with, if you have your own merchant you can trade with them. For those who are new.
Message: @Pi_vendor_247 on telegram.
I wouldn't advise you selling all percentage of the pi coins. Leave at least a before so its a win win during open mainnet. Have a nice day pioneers ♥️
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Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
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The financial system of a country is an important tool for economic development of the country, as it helps in creation of wealth by linking savings with investments.
It facilitates the flow of funds form the households (savers) to business firms (investors) to aid in wealth creation and development of both the parties
when will pi network coin be available on crypto exchange.DOT TECH
There is no set date for when Pi coins will enter the market.
However, the developers are working hard to get them released as soon as possible.
Once they are available, users will be able to exchange other cryptocurrencies for Pi coins on designated exchanges.
But for now the only way to sell your pi coins is through verified pi vendor.
Here is the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor
@Pi_vendor_247
Even tho Pi network is not listed on any exchange yet.
Buying/Selling or investing in pi network coins is highly possible through the help of vendors. You can buy from vendors[ buy directly from the pi network miners and resell it]. I will leave the telegram contact of my personal vendor.
@Pi_vendor_247
how to sell pi coins in all Africa Countries.DOT TECH
Yes. You can sell your pi network for other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, usdt , Ethereum and other currencies And this is done easily with the help from a pi merchant.
What is a pi merchant ?
Since pi is not launched yet in any exchange. The only way you can sell right now is through merchants.
A verified Pi merchant is someone who buys pi network coins from miners and resell them to investors looking forward to hold massive quantities of pi coins before mainnet launch in 2026.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with.
@Pi_vendor_247
Falcon stands out as a top-tier P2P Invoice Discounting platform in India, bridging esteemed blue-chip companies and eager investors. Our goal is to transform the investment landscape in India by establishing a comprehensive destination for borrowers and investors with diverse profiles and needs, all while minimizing risk. What sets Falcon apart is the elimination of intermediaries such as commercial banks and depository institutions, allowing investors to enjoy higher yields.
how to swap pi coins to foreign currency withdrawable.DOT TECH
As of my last update, Pi is still in the testing phase and is not tradable on any exchanges.
However, Pi Network has announced plans to launch its Testnet and Mainnet in the future, which may include listing Pi on exchanges.
The current method for selling pi coins involves exchanging them with a pi vendor who purchases pi coins for investment reasons.
If you want to sell your pi coins, reach out to a pi vendor and sell them to anyone looking to sell pi coins from any country around the globe.
Below is the contact information for my personal pi vendor.
Telegram: @Pi_vendor_247
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1. Retirement Plan Update:
Dealing with the Dreaded Disclosures
Speaker: Clint Edgington, CFA
Mr. Edgington acts as an Investment Advisor with Beacon Hill Investment
Advisory. As such, he acts in a fiduciary capacity for Plans and their Fiduciaries
ensuring prudent processes in selecting and monitoring investment decisions.
Mr. Edgington has been admitted as an expert witness regarding ERISA accounts
and has testified before the NYSE and NASD.
Mr. Edgington has acted as a Trustee and Plan Administrator for Defined Benefit
Pension Plan and Defined Contribution 401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan.
Clint has been published and quoted for periodicals such as Plan Sponsor
magazine, The Journal of Financial Planning, and The Chicago Tribune, amongst
others.
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2. 401(k) Disclosure and Expense Summary
1. Why you should care
2. New Rules
3. Status of New Rules
4. What to do now
These points are very abbreviated and aren’t intended to
constitute legal, tax, or financial advise. We recommend
reviewing with experienced ERISA counsel.
5. What we do
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3. 1. Why you should care:
A Primer on Fiduciary Duty
If you have any responsibility for a company 401(k) plan as an employee,
you are likely a fiduciary.
Under ERISA, the fundamental duties of investment fiduciaries are:
Loyalty: Operate in sole interest of plan and participants
Prudence: Care, skill, prudence, and diligence that a prudent man familiar with such
circumstances (Process + Expertise)
Diversify
Adhere to plan documents
Fiduciaries are held to high standards, courts/DOL have said;
The fiduciary obligations of the trustees [and other ERISA fiduciaries] to the participants
and beneficiaries of the plan are . . . the highest known to the law1
A pure heart and empty head are not enough3
Duty “is not that of a prudent layperson, but rather that of a prudent fiduciary with
experience dealing with a similar enterprise4
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4. 1. Why you should care:
Liability has Increased
The good
Recruit and Retain: 2nd most important employee benefit
Dignified retirement for employees and yourself
The Bad
• Enron collapse (2001)
• Revocation of the broker-dealer exemption (March 2007)
• LaRue v. DeWolff Supreme Court case (October 2007)
The Ugly
• ERISA litigation has increased at a rate of 25%/year over the past four
years.
• Fiduciaries are personally liable
• Fidelity Bond only protects plan assets, not fiduciaries
Requires Plan Sponsor to be proactive
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5. 1. Why you should care:
From free to fee
Most employees think
401(k) is free (71%) AND
fees are very important in their decision making 7
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6. 2. New Rules:
“Disclosures from Vendors to the Plan (408(b)(2)) ”
Who must provide?
Vendor that contracts with plan and expects $1,000 or more
Who must receive?
Plan fiduciary
What must be disclosed?
Description of services, whether provided as a fiduciary or not, compensation
(direct & indirect)
Bundled services will have to estimate
What if they aren’t provided?
Your responsibility! Must request in writing to vendor that they provide. If not
received in 90 days must report to DOL.
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7. 2. New Rules:
Disclosures from Employer to Employee (404(a))
Who must provide?
Plan Administrator will be responsible, may rely on information from vendors
Who must receive?
All eligible employees and beneficiaries (if death or QDRO)
What must be disclosed?
Initially
Expenses
1. Investment expense: Chart (see Model) & website address that includes more in depth
information
2. Administrative expenses (explanation, whether they’ll be charged against individual
accounts, not reflected in expenses of investments, $/$1000, how they’ll be allocated to
accounts)
3. Individual expenses (explanation of expenses not charged on planwide basis, not reflected
in expenses of investments, $/$1000)
Practicalities (how to give investment instructions, limitations on instructions, descriptions of
rights, identity of investments, etc.)
Quarterly
Administrative expenses actually charged and description ($/%)(i.e. legal, recordkeeping)
Individual expenses actually charged and description($/%) (i.e. loan fees, brokerage commissions)
Annually
All information in Initial disclosure
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8. 3. Status of New Rules
Disclosures from Vendors to the Plan (408(b)(2))
4/1/2012 current effective date
Final rule release not expected until end of January (has been pushed back
several times)
Industry lobbying groups have requested extension to deal with getting
systems together
Best Guess: Summer or Late 2012
Disclosures from Employer to Employee (404(a)(5))
Will go into effect on the later of…
60 days after first day of plan year beginning after 11/1/2011, OR
60 days after effective date of Plan level fee disclosure final regs (i.e. 4/1/2012)
For a calendar year plan, as it stands now
Initial disclosure due 5/31/2012
Quarterly disclosure due 8/14/2012
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9. 4. What to do now
Clean up your Plan
Know who is a fiduciary for your plan (by name) and for
what duties
Calculate your all-in cost of the plan, by service provider,
as a total $ figure and as a %
Don’t just ask your current broker.
Have an investment policy statement.
Keep it simple.
Follow it.
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10. 4. What to do Now
Know who is a fiduciary
Fiduciary responsibilities can be shared but not abdicated.
If you are not an expert re: investments, you have a duty to hire one.
DOL :“Unless they possess the necessary expertise to evaluate such factors, fiduciaries would
need to obtain the advice of a qualified, independent expert”5
If you hire an independent expert, you may get the benefit of the doubt if sued.
Although reliance on an adviser will not immunize a trustee’s [or other fiduciary’s] actions, it
is a factor to be weighed in determining whether a trustee breached his or her duty.”6
Registered Investment Advisor, Bank, or Insurance Agent can act as co-fiduciary for the
investment portion (3(21)). A safe harbor has been carved out where they are assumed to be
a “prudent expert” if they accept fiduciary duty in writing.
Broker, or anyone else who does not take the fiduciary duty does not receive the benefit of
that safe harbor. Your due diligence must prove them to be a “prudent expert”.
Fiduciary Warrantees: Typically stingy in what they cover, read the fine print.
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11. 4. What to do Now
Know your costs
Examine your cost structure ( this is a difficult task)
Convert all costs into a % or $
Investment expenses: Enrollment kits (will be a %)
+Asset based charge: Enrollment kits and contract (will be a %)
+Administrative fees: Third Party Administrator invoices (will be $)
+Recordkeeper/custodian charge:
Other fees: Investment Provider contract
Hint: If the plan “may” be charging a certain expense, it probably is.
Hint: If there is a provider that you can’t find how they’re being
compensated, you’re missing something.
Include low cost investment vehicles as an option on menu
If expensive, or if it’s been longer than 3 years, take to bid
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12. 4. What to do Now
Investment Policy Statement
Investment Policy Statement
KISS
Areas it should address;
-Who is involved
-When it was implemented
-Purpose of plan
-404(c) compliant (protection from individual participant decisions)
-Criteria for investments upon inclusion
-Criteria for investment monitoring
-Participant Education
Your provider should be able to provide samples or help you with it.
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13. 5. What we do
We construct and improve plans with:
Cost • Straightforward and explicit
Transparency
Fiduciary Duty • We are always a fiduciary
Unique • No two plans are the same, no
Solutions solutions are either
World-class • Every partner involved is a
Partners specialist
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14. 5. What we do
Our Process:
Investment
monitoring
Provider Integrated Participant
Searches Education
Process
Fiduciary
Services
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