Thursday, 11 August 2016
Jay Pluimer offers examples of what to look for while conducting a 401(k) plan review in Do You Have a "Gold Medal" 401(k) Plan? Shared by The BAM Alliance, August 11, 2016
My family is getting excited about the upcoming Summer Olympics in Rio. I have a 10-year-old-daughter who is a year-round competitive swimmer and shares what's likely a common dream among young athletes to compete on the world stage. A wonderful thing about sports like swimming is that the time standards for Olympic qualification are clearly stated and communicated so every aspiring Olympian knows what it takes to swim for their home country.
Friday, 29 July 2016
Kathleen Longo shares steps you can take to ensure that the relationship with your advisor is fruitful and fulfilling in It Takes Three: Are You in the Right Relationship? Shared by The BAM Alliance, July 19, 2016
Studies show that 70 percent of women will leave their financial advisor after a major life change, such as the death of a spouse or divorce. Major life transitions bring enough stress and emotion without adding the need to find a new financial advisor or to master your finances. As women also generally outlive men, this longer life expectancy means you will at some point likely require financial counsel.
Wednesday, 22 June 2016
Jay Pluimer explains the dangers and expense of selecting the free lunch plan as an employer and insight into the benefits of hiring a fiduciary to manage your 401(k) plan "No Free Lunch and No Free 401(k) Plan" shared by The BAM Alliance, June 16, 2016
Most of us understand that if somebody else picks up the check for lunch, there is probably a catch. The old adage about there being no such thing as a “free lunch” is true more often than not. Hopefully, though, the offset isn’t worth more than the cost of the meal. When it comes to 401(k)s, particularly for small- to mid-size companies with around 100 employees or less and plan assets under $10 million, many employers select the free lunch option when they launch their plan because they want to provide a benefit for their employees but don’t necessarily want to write another check. The “catch” for this free lunch includes many of the risks associated with being a fiduciary.
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Tuesday, 26 April 2016
More financial advisors are learning the ABCs of TAMPs
by: Deborah Nason, special to CNBC.com
Monday, 25 Apr 2016 | 8:00 AM ET
A sharply growing number of financial advisors are outsourcing their asset and investment management to third parties, often referred to as "turnkey asset management programs," or TAMPs.
According to a recent study by Tiburon Strategic Advisors, TAMPs— which provide technology platforms, investment products or a combination of both — have experienced dramatic growth. Since 2011, TAMPs have gone from less than $147 billion in assets (under management or administration) to $1.75 trillion in 2015.
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Friday, 15 April 2016
by Kathleen Longo on April 16, 2016
With thankfulness and appreciation for my supporters, team and clients, I am proud to celebrate the 2nd birthday of Flourish Wealth Management today! It has been amazing journey over the past two years to build a strong foundation for the business. We have been blessed with amazing client experiences and supportive efforts from even more people than I could imagine. It has been a very rewarding personal and professional experience along the way. We are now getting ready for more accomplishments in the next year at Flourish, starting with an exciting hire that we will be announcing soon. My heartfelt thanks go out to everybody that has made the past two years a success beyond my wildest dreams. Cheers to you!!
