The Anderson Files

Mike speaks with Los Angeles ERISA/pension attorney Meredith Sesser on SECURE ACT 2.0, which became law at the end of 2022. This large, complex piece of federal retirement legislation, designed to make it easier for employers to offer and manage plans and encourage Americans to save more, will have a broad and deep impact on millions of employees saving for retirement. With Americans living longer, saving to finance those golden years is more important than ever. Learn what it is all about as Meredith walks us through SECURE ACT 2.0!

In this episode, Mike chats with Kevin Palm, a leading retirement plan actuary with over 35 years of experience in cash balance and defined benefit plan design and consulting. Kevin walks us through the rainbow of retirement plan options, from entry-level basics to the pinnacle in highly-advanced designs. Business owners, executives, finance and human resources specialists, listen in as Kevin guides you down the retirement plan path.

Guest Host Mark Alyn queries Mike Anderson on the economy, the markets, inflation, interest rates, the Federal Reserve, and company earnings. Tune in and listen to what’s happening currently in US finance.

Mike wishes everyone a wonderful 2023! And to celebrate this year, Mike’s guest is friend and colleague Steve Altmayer. He is currently the longest-serving active driver with the Tournament of Roses Parade, starting at age 13. Listen now as Steve shares the joys and challenges he has encountered during his incredible 50-year journey of driving floral masterpieces that have been seen by millions of people all over the world.

Arnold Anisgarten, CPA, joins Mike to discuss making a success of the backside of a start-up business. Beyond financing a start-up business, there are many areas that need to be carefully considered and addressed for a new business to be successful and not fall victim to a flameout. In this episode, Arnold navigates us through that success path.

The Great Resignation, which came out of the Covid pandemic, has impacted companies and employees across all industries in the United States. How has this changed hiring? What do companies and potential new hires need to know and consider? Mike chats with Marcia Wasserman on this compelling topic that is rippling through the American economy.

Bill Slimbaugh chats with Mike on Environmental, Social, and Governance Investing (ESG), what it is, and how it is gaining momentum coming into the mainstream of the US investment market.

Mike talks with Bill Holden, Senior Vice President, Executive Perils for The Liberty Company Insurance Brokers team, on business risks presented by COVID-19 today and in the future during the aftermath of the pandemic. Bill shares his insight on employment-related risks, supply chain disruptions, company transparency, and directors' and officers' liability. Listen in and learn from Bill.

On December 2, 2021, The Anderson Files’ Mike Anderson hosted a business panel at the UCLA Anderson School of Management. This episode is a recording of the December 2nd event. The session was co-sponsored by the Private Directors Association of Southern California and the UCLA Anderson School of Management. The panel discussed private company board excellence, what it is, and how to achieve it.

Claims of a so-called “California Exodus” have begun again, spurred by tax hikes, ever-increasing regulations, and the recent departures of high-profile tech companies and other emerging industries. Mark Pariser, Certified Public Accountant and Partner at Dunn, Pariser & Peyrot, talks with Mike about the reality of leaving California, the Golden State, with your fortune intact. Listen to Mark on how to do it right!