10 most influential individuals in the 401(k) industry affecting RIAs in 2012, Part 1
Cataclysmic changes are in store RIAs advising retirement plans -- here's who's building up and advocating for this vital sector
Lisa Shidler
Elmer, We always appreciate your candid and quirky comments. But your hatred of the Alfred brothers has been on display for quite some time on this site.
I certainly don’t expect everyone to agree with this list or even the placement. But some of your statements aren’t accurate. The Alfred brothers U4 has been discussed at length and it did not pertain to a 401(k) client and they were not asked to leave the industry.
I will tell you that I chose them because they’ve made a difference in the 401(k) arena. The way they track 401(k) plans is useful to advisors, employers and employees. It’s certainly not perfect by any means but it’s a big step forward for an industry that for years has relied on hidden fees and commissions.Feel free to e-mail me directly if you have any other comments. lisa@riabiz.com or lisashidler@gmail.com. Thanks.
Brooke Southall
Elmer,
I took the comment down. I appreciate your relatively tactful approach this isn’t the place. At some point, about five articles ago, it gets old. I can’t police and counter-police allegations. But that’s not even the point. We are reporters, not Popes, and we don’t hand out blessings. We write about what, in our opinion, is important to readers as members of this industry. We use sources that are knowledgeable and write about companies that are influential. Please refrain from any more of these thinly veiled personal attacks.
Brooke
Elmer Rich III
Ad hominem comments are off topic and logically fallacious. Regardless, of personal matters, the facts are public information. The Alfred’s themselves spoke of being “asked to leave” their firms.
The U-4 event is available to all. The business ethics of members of the industry, especially when put on a list of notables – are important.
We don’t care about personalities – we do care about behavior that crosses the U4 line.
BTW, are “quirky” ideas that challenge the status quo? lol
Eleanor Lamb
Creative suggestions – I was fascinated by the analysis . Does someone know if my company might get a sample AZ SOS Recall Petition form to fill in ?
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