John Ludwig

The compliance deadline is looming, says adviser John Ludwig, and plan sponsors must be prepared to navigate how the new rules will affect their 401(k) plans.

The October deadline is looming, says columnist John Ludwig, and adviser can help employers navigate the nuances of investment strategies to avoid later hassles.

Determining what is actually ‘in the best interest’ of a client is a gray area that may mean a greater risk of litigation for advisers and higher fees for small investors.

Determining what is actually ‘in the best interest of the client’ is a gray area that may mean a greater risk of litigation for advisers and higher fees for small investors.

The savings option is growing in popularity as part of a prudent capital allocation strategy, says financial adviser John Ludwig.

Why this savings option is growing in popularity as part of a prudent capital allocation strategy

Everything has a price. As fiduciaries, plan sponsors are tasked by the DOL to ascertain reasonableness on the payments they make to third-parties, says John Ludwig.

Everything has a price. As fiduciaries, plan sponsors are tasked by the DOL to ascertain reasonableness on the payments they make to third-parties, says John Ludwig.

Approach the process with patience and a plan, and give yourself time, says retirement plan expert John Ludwig.

Commentary: Improving the retirement plans that we run and advise will have a positive impact on our participants’ retirement readiness — and ultimately their retirement experience, says adviser John Ludwig.