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Category: From Mike Francis

Can a case be made for active management?

Active vs passive investing. Learn more about the upsides, the risks, and how investors should be looking ahead.

Published January 30, 2026
Categorized as Articles, Blogs, From Mike Francis, In the News Tagged financial planning, Investing, investment advice, investments

Making a case for Roth 401(k) accounts in your retirement

Roth 401(k) accounts, available since 2006, offer relief by letting you save through payroll deduction, invest broadly, and withdraw all contributions and accumulated earnings entirely tax‑free.

Published October 15, 2025
Categorized as Articles, Blogs, From Mike Francis, In the News Tagged financial planning, retirement advice, retirement planning, Roth

Supreme Court Makes It Easier to Sue for “Excessive Fees”

The Supreme Court’s decision shifts the burden of proof to the defendant (plan sponsor) in the initial stages of a “prohibited transaction” or “excessive fee” ERISA lawsuit.

Published June 11, 2025
Categorized as Blogs, From Mike Francis, Plan Fiduciary Insights, White Papers Tagged excessive fees, fiduciary, retirement plan oversight

Retirement investors must have a solid plan to handle economic turmoil

Investors can create a solid investment plan that will help them weather economic turmoil and set themselves up for future gains.

Published May 30, 2025
Categorized as Blogs, Financial Wellness Tips, From Mike Francis, In the News Tagged diversification, investments, retirement

Francis Names Two New Partners

Francis announces the addition of two new shareholders to the Firm.

Published March 25, 2025
Categorized as Blogs, From Mike Francis, In the News Tagged Francis, shareholders

New rules make saving for retirement easier

New rules will make saving for retirement easier. Make sure you’re setting your future self up for success.

Published February 24, 2025
Categorized as From Mike Francis Tagged Budgeting, retirement planning, SECURE 2.0

SECURE 2.0, retirement income and litigation risk lead the menu for 2025

Hear from the experts, including Francis’ President, Michael Francis, on the key retirement plan trends for 2025.

Published February 17, 2025
Categorized as From Mike Francis Tagged retirement planning, SECURE 2.0

Planning for Retirement? Here’s how to find a quality financial advisor.

Tips for finding a quality financial advisor

Published September 12, 2024
Categorized as From Mike Francis Tagged Misc

Maximizing your retirement savings by minimizing your taxes

Maximize retirement savings by minimizing your taxes using these 4 strategies.

Published May 17, 2024
Categorized as From Mike Francis Tagged Misc

Top Investing Lessons from 2023

If we look back on the previous year, here are the top lessons we’ve learned that will make us better, more informed investors in 2024.

Published February 9, 2024
Categorized as From Mike Francis Tagged Misc

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