In Part 2 of their “live” podcast from the NAPA 401(k) Summit, Nevin & Fred discuss ESG (and “material risk and return factors”), tie-breakers, designated investment alternatives, “extreme caution” & cryptocurrency within self-directed brokerage accounts (and beyond) – and Fred’s favorite ERISA case…

Episode Resources

DOL Issues Big Caution on Crypto  https://www.napa-net.org/news-info/daily-news/dol-issues-big-caution-crypto

A Thumb on the Scale(s)?  https://www.napa-net.org/news-info/daily-news/thumb-scales

Cold Water Thrown on Need for New Brokerage Window Guidance  https://www.napa-net.org/news-info/daily-news/%E2%80%8Bcold-water-thrown-need-new-brokerage-window-guidance

Fred’s favorite case: https://www.napa-net.org/news-info/daily-news/nyu-excessive-fee-suit-gets-failing-grade

Fred’s fiduciary training powerpoint slides about Fred’s favorite case: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/f197dd2b-b8f0-4392-acf5-dfc33e2bd3c2/Fred%20Fiduciary%20Training.pdf 

Nevin’s column about Fred’s favorite case:  Expert Opinions https://www.napa-net.org/news-info/daily-news/expert-opinions