The new rule change proposed by the Department of Labor (DOL) is designed to require the same level of financial advisor responsibilities for Individual Retirement Account (IRA) rollovers, as is currently mandated for FRS Investment Plan accounts. The higher standard referred to by the DOL rule change is known as the fiduciary standard. A financial…
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About: Stephen Ostrofsky
For over 36 years, I've been involved professionally with the financial services industry in many capacities. With my client's best interest in mind, I have dedicated myself to investor advocacy and financial education in pursuit of their True North.
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When Can Too Much of a Good Thing Results in Unmet Investor Expectations
Investor appetite for a “good thing” seems to be boundless, and the pursuit of a good thing, some investments might not meet expectations. Before the credit crisis investors flocked to Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) because of the yield and great credit ratings. How could you lose? A Puerto Rico investor’s pursuit of a “good thing”…
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IRS Deadline: Some Boca Raton Investors Must Begin Required Minimum Distribution By April 1 Deadline to Avoid Substantial IRA Penalties
Boca Raton residents who turned 70½ in 2014 must meet the IRS Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) deadline by the April 1st or face a substantial penalty tax. The Required Minimum Distributions imposed by the IRS can be explained by the favorable tax treatment given to qualified retirement plans that “qualify” for a tax deduction when…
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New Fiduciary Rule Proposed By Labor Department Designed to Bolster Financial Advisor Fiduciary Responsibilities
The recent Department of Labor (DOL) proposed rule changes for financial advisors who provide investment advice to qualified pensions plan are intended to bolster the standards of care for investors. The new rules are intended to expand the definition of a fiduciary under the 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The new fiduciary standard…
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