You Probably Already Started…

  When you open a bank account, or participate in the company sponsored retirement plan, you most likely named a beneficiary. Good news: in essence, you’ve already begun your estate plan. Keep going with these insights from legal and financial...

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Serving As A Financial Guardian?

  Parents of children under 18 need an estate plan that includes the designation of a guardian to oversee the financial arrangements made for minors. Correspondingly it is vital for the appointed guardian to understand the finances involved. Law experts...

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Building For The Home Opener

  Sports franchises are determined to wow fans with ever more exciting game day experiences—in modern facilities. Negotiations and plans are underway for new stadiums in regions around the country. Looks like Nashville Soccer Club’s Geodis Park might not top...

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Unauthorized Access: Data Protection

  Experts provide advice on the essentials of preventing unauthorized access to data for criminal use. Read on to understand what is included in a comprehensive cybersecurity plan and how every business can affordably secure cyber liability insurance.   Preventing...

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Educational Goals and Family Trusts

 Achieving educational goals can be life-changing—as is the gift of paid tuition! A trust can be a great way to gift education to family members. Unlike a will, a trust, overseen by a trustee, allows for periodic distributions to the...

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Stadium Construction?

Construction firms that build stadiums have an arena full of stakeholders to please. Fans, home team management and advertising sponsors all want a say in the action. Public officials—representing taxpayer dollars of course have a big role too. Word is...

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Uniting Against Cybercrime: Advice from the World Economic Forum

  What worries have corporate leaders carried to the World Economic Forum? Global recession, bankruptcies—and, third on the list: cyberattacks. Experts advice increased awareness and action by everyone. Cybercriminals Are Wide Awake Here’s the deal: cybercrime is not an isolated...

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How Do I Become a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA)?

What does it take to achieve the status of a Registered Investment Advisor or an RIA? According to Investopedia, individuals who are eager to work as “independent financial advisors to individual investors, to manage assets and/or provide financial counsel,” typically...

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Wisconsin Sees Spike in ERISA Class Action Claims

In the past few months, Wisconsin, among other states, has seen a rise in class litigations involving breach of fiduciary duty claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, or ERISA. These types of claims target sponsoring employees...

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Is It a Fiduciary Breach not to Have Cyber Liability Insurance?

Under ERISA, fiduciaries are subject to the prudent expert standard of care, in which they have to act with diligence, care, and skill in their field. They also owe a duty of loyalty to plan participants. Fiduciaries, or those who...

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