Brian Menickella, founding partner of The Beacon Group of Companies and head of the firm's corporate retirement practice, released a new edition of his free white paper that reflects changes in the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule since its release in December 2016.
This new edition explains the implications of The Department of Labor’s (DOL) new fiduciary rule and its recent updates. Brokers offering advice on retirement savings accounts are required to put clients’ interests first as of June 9, 2017. The Department of Labor (DOL) fiduciary rule, officially took effect then, after delays and considerable angst. The DOL has said it will not enforce the rule until after July 1, 2019, when the requirements about disclosures and new contracts are set to take effect.
Menickella is a long-time advocate of leveling the playing field between brokers and Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), and believes investment advice should always be in the best interest of the client. He has written extensively about lawsuits and other actions fueling these changes in his Forbes column.
"I wrote this white paper with the goal of educating and informing employers about these profound changes," Menickella said. "Their responsibility to be aware of these new laws and product changes will be overwhelming as the margin for error dramatically narrows."
Menickella has over thirty-five years in the financial services industry and is widely recognized as a leader in the retirement plan marketplace. He is a recipient of the 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016 "Five Star" wealth manager award as seen in Philadelphia Magazine.
The Perfect Storm is available for free download on http://www.thebeacongrp.com/downloads/.
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The Beacon Group of Companies is a broad based financial services firm headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania specializing in Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, and Corporate Retirement Plan Services. The Beacon Group has combined industry leading expertise and intellectual capital to provide our clients with the information needed to make intelligent decisions. For more information, please visit www.thebeacongrp.com.
This information is not intended as authoritative guidance or tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or tax advisor for guidance on your specific situation. In no way does advisor assure that, by using the information provided, plan sponsor will be in compliance with ERISA regulations.
Five Star wealth manager award based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience, and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Five Star Wealth Managers.
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