Episode 21: Wealth Management Series – Retirement Plans

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On episode 21 of Everyday Business, host Peter Bender, leader of Yeo & Yeo Wealth Management., is joined by Kevin Dement, Principal, Client Development, Avantax Retirement Plan ServicesSM and Matthew Cash, financial planning consultant for Avantax Planning PartnersSM.

Listen in as Pete, Kevin and Matt discuss retirement plans, the benefits and challenges that come with them and the many rules and regulations to consider in the third episode in our series focusing on wealth management.

• What are the main benefits of sponsoring an employee retirement plan? (1:55)
• What is a fiduciary and the responsibilities of employers (3:04)
• Rules for employers to follow when it comes to contributions and distributions (5:30)
• Steps sponsors can take to ensure retirement plans are running smoothly (7:40)
• Is an investment company or group that oversees the retirement plan recommended for a company? (9:40)
• How often should a retirement plan be reviewed? (11:30)
• What does the retirement plan review look like and picking a partner (13:15)
• How Yeo & Yeo and Avantax work together and the benefits (16:20)

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Investment advisory services are offered through Avantax Planning PartnersSM. Commission-based securities products are offered through Avantax Investment ServicesSM, Member FINRA, SIPC. Insurance services offered through licensed agents of Avantax Planning Partners. 3200 Olympus Blvd., Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75019. The Avantax entities are independent of and unrelated to Yeo & Yeo Wealth Management. Peter Bender is an Avantax registered representative. Not all Financial Professionals are licensed to offer all products or services. Financial planning and investment advisory services require separate licenses. Avantax affiliated advisors may only conduct business with residents of the states for which they are properly registered. Please note that not all of the investments and services mentioned are available in every state.

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