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Category: Blogs
Excellence in Financial Literacy
Francis and two of its employees were honored with Financial Literacy Awards from the WI Governor, Tony Evers, for excellence in financial education.
Your Plan’s QDIA: Active vs. Passive Target Date
Your selection of your retirement plan’s QDIA is a critical decision that impacts a large number of plan participants. Weigh both active and passive target date funds as viable QDIA options.
Using Plan Assets to Pay Plan Expenses
Learn about the distinction between settlor and non-settlor expenses under ERISA, the proper use of participant forfeitures, and steps plan fiduciaries should take to ensure plan assets are used appropriately when paying plan expenses.
Managed Accounts: Weighing Cost and Customization
Learn about the rise of managed accounts as a QDIA and understand the difference between target date funds and professionally managed accounts.
How to Evaluate Your Retirement Plan Advisor
Understand these five key aspects of retirement plan oversight to ensure your organization’s retirement plan, its fiduciaries, and its participants are set up for success.
Francis Names Two New Partners
Francis announces the addition of two new shareholders to the Firm.
Bonds need to be a key part of retirement savings strategy
Explore why bonds need to be a key part of your retirement savings strategy.
Inclusive Financial Wellness (Webinar)
Learn how to set up your diverse workforce for financial success with practical tips on creating an inclusive financial wellness and retirement plan benefit.
Francis Financial Planner WINS Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year Award for Efforts in DEI
Liz Aidoo announced as 2024’s Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year for Efforts in DEI. Read more about Liz’s amazing work and how she champions DEI at Francis and at our clients.
