fred reish

ERISA attorney, and author, speaker and commentator on retirement issues; co-host of the Nevin&Fred podcast

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Nevin&Fred podcast: Season 6 Episode 5…wow! Where did the time go? In this episode, Nevin & I take a deeper dive into the DOL’s proposal on investment selection, including alternative assets. Folks, this is a game changer! https://t.co/k4kASjzDRe

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Alternative Assets (6): With this article I turn to the 6 identified factors that the DOL says apply to almost all investment decisions…and for which it provides a conditional safe harbor. This factor is “Performance”—really expected future performance. https://t.co/pnbLvJgFnI

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Alternative assets (4): Here is my 4th article on the DOL’s proposed reg on the selection of investments for participant-directed plans, including alternative assets. The first 3 are linked. This is about “relevant factors” for evaluating investments. https://t.co/ANtzgmRN3m

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DOL proposed reg on selecting plan investments: Fiduciaries have “maximum discretion” to select investments. “Maximum”, really? Maybe not. For more, read: https://t.co/ANtzgmRN3m

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Nevin&Fred podcast: In our latest podcast, Nevin & I talk about the White House executive order on alternative assets & the DOL’s proposed regulation to implement that EO. But the proposal is more, much more, than the EO. To get the story, listen here: https://t.co/IcLNdDVJCz

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Nevin&Fred podcast: From Palm Beach before a live audience at a Definiti conference. Nevin Adams & I discuss 3(16) fiduciaries, PEPs, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence, & more. It’s all here. https://t.co/IcLNdDVJCz

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Here comes 2026! My crystal ball is really foggy about the next 12 months. What can you do when there isn’t clarity? Stay positive; do the best you can; treat people well. That’s a formula for 2026 & forever.

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Well, it’s the end of a year & it’s raining in SoCal. Here’s a photo from Laguna Beach that captures it all. There are gray days in our lives, but color can still shine through. Happy new year.

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Today is my last day with Faegre Drinker—an international law firm. It’s been a great ride, but time for new experiences. I asked ChatGPT to write a country song about a cowboy retiring with a 401(k) plan. Enjoy. https://t.co/yhIQqypjUn

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As the sun sets on 2025, I wish it a fond adieu (but in some ways, not so fond). However, after darkness, sunsets are followed by sun rises—and hope for a better world. Here’s to the end of 2025 and to future sun rises and lots of sunshine on you and yours.

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Nevin & Fred podcast: It’s the holiday season. So, Nevin Adams and I talk about what’s naughty and nice about 401(k) plans and our retirement system. Best for the holidays! https://t.co/IcLNdDVJCz

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This is gorgeous!

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It’s that time of year. And to celebrate, here’s a 401(k) Christmas song that ChatGPT wrote for me-and you. Best for the holidays!!! https://t.co/tsnLsBiIXl

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A podcast with Brad Campbell, Josh Waldbeser and me about the White House’s Executive Order on alternative assets and what it really means. https://t.co/dgwjgHVvmh

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Things I Worry About 28: The SEC Examination Division released its 2026 priorities. There are 3 retirement related targets: older investors, investors saving for retirement, & rollovers. The first 2 obviously include recommendations to IRA owners. For more https://t.co/A3CoujobB1

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Things I Worry About 27: This is the 8th & last article in my series about the DOL’s RFI on PEPs. In this article I quote & then comment on the questions about conflicts—an interesting & consequential subject. Take a look https://t.co/t4YG81yUYD

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Things I Worry About 26: The DOL is thinking about a fiduciary safe harbor for small employers who adopt PEPs. In a recent RFI, the DOL asked a series of questions for the public to answer. Here are the questions and my comments. https://t.co/sNZeF8yUzf

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Nevin and Fred Things Plan Sponsors Should be Thankful For... https://t.co/n5kAGjEj0C via @YouTube @fredreish @maryannadams2

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@jkeeter82 @AP I think your numbers are wrong. I just googled Connecticut and the response was that 20% of the registered voters are Republicans.

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Things I Worry About 25: In an RFI on PEPs, the DOL asked 25 questions as part of its development of guidance on PEPs. This is my first article in a series about those questions…including the possibility of a fiduciary safe harbor. https://t.co/jVbeO82y7O