Analysis: Fee-only annuities try to overcome bad rap

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Class actions spark greater scrutiny of broker fees

As voluntary benefits litigation plays out, compensation structures are expected to be measured against data, benchmarking and fiduciary process.

By Bruce Shutan

Contributing writer

April 7

Employers and employees are preparing for significant changes in the benefits landscape in the coming years.

October 7

True benefit professionals prefer direct client fees to carrier commissions, and also decline bonuses that may impair their judgment.

October 12

Darren Fogarty

Committee for Fee-Only Benefits Advisors

Facing a difficult math problem of planning for retirement, advocates are exploring a path to lifetime income without traditional annuities.

By Kenneth Corbin

Contributing Writer

Financial Planning

April 23

The difference in returns is huge for investors working with a fiduciary.

October 5

Robert C. Lawton

Lawton Retirement Plan Consultants