Retirement Choice Protection Act of 2015
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Retirement Choice Protection Act of 2015 This bill amends Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1978 to transfer from the Department of Labor to the Department of the Treasury regulatory authority for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), retirement annuities, Simplified Employee Pensions, and Simple IRAs. The bill amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to establish a best interest standard for fiduciaries who provide advice to investors in IRAs and plans not subject to ERISA. The best interest standard allows a financial advisor to make investment recommendations and receive compensation with respect to certain financial products, including proprietary products, if such advisor makes certain required disclosures.
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Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Congress.gov source codes: H11100, H11100-A
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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2018 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings, including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions that proposed changes to the Internal Revenue Code, including, but not limited to, the Department of the Treasury's Longevity Annuity Contracts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (REG-115809-11). The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act (H.R. 5731 - 114th Congress). Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 (S.3471 - 114th Congress). Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs (114th Congress). Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act (H.R. 2030). The FY 2018 Budget Resolution (H.R. Con. Res. 71). Implementation of Public Law No: 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Automatic Retirement Plan Act of 2017 (H.R. 4523). The Retirement Plan Simplification Act of 2017 (H.R. 4524). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act of 2017 (H.R. 4637). The Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). The Graduate Students Savings Act (H.R. 3136, S.1379). The Receiving Electronic Statements To Improve Retiree Earnings Act (H.R. 4610). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018 (H.R. 5282, S.2526). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 1625). Retirement Security Act of 2017 (H.R. 854, S.1383). Small Employer Retirement Savings Auto-Enrollment Credit Act (H.R. 3902). SAVE Act of 2017 (H.R. 4637). H.R.3910 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make lifetime income and managed account options of defined contribution retirement savings plans portable. Family Savings Act (H.R. 6757). Portable Retirement and Investment Act (H.R. 6990). Retirement Security Flexibility Act of 2018 (S.3221). Small Business Employees Retirement Enhancement Act (S.3219). The Strengthening Financial Security through Short-Term Savings Act (S.3218). The Refund to Rainy Day Savings Act (S.3220).
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Retirement
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067 - 114th Congress), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Womens Pension Protection Act (S.2110 - 114th Congress), strengthen consumer protections to safeguard retirement savings, improve access to retirement savings plans for long-term, part-time workers - the majority of whom are women - and help increase womens financial literacy. The Senior Safe Act of 2017 (H.R. 3758, S.223), clarify existing laws to allow and encourage financial service representatives at banks and credit unions, investment advisors, and broker-dealers to report suspected financial fraud targeting seniors to regulators, law enforcement, or adult protective service agencies. The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act (H.R. 4610), amends ERISA of 1974 and IRC of 1986 to provide for electronic delivery of pension plan information. The Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 (S.3078 - 114th Congress), to increase the portability of and access to retirement savings. Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act (H.R. 5731 - 114th Congress). Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs (114th Congress). Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (S.1321). Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act (H.R. 2030). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). The FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) funding bill (H.R. 3358). The FY 2018 Budget Resolution (H.R. Con. Res. 71). Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees (H.J. Res 66). Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees (H.J. Res 67). The Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (H.R. 2055, S.868). The PROSPERS Act (H.R. 2523, S.1035). Implementation of Public Law No: 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S.2155). The Automatic Retirement Plan Act of 2017 (H.R. 4523). The Retirement Plan Simplification Act of 2017 (H.R.4524). The Increasing Access to Secure Retirement Act (H.R.4604). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act of 2017 (H.R. 4637). Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018 (H.R. 5282, S.2526). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 1625). Senior Safe Act 2017 included as Title III (H.R. 2255). Retirement Security Act of 2017 (H.R. 854, S.1383). SAVE Act of 2017 (H.R. 4637). The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2019 (S.3158). The Commission on Retirement Security Act of 2018 (S.2753). Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act (H.R. 6744). Retirement Security Flexibility Act of 2018 (S.3221). Small Business Employees Retirement Enhancement Act (S.3219). Family Savings Act (H.R. 6757). The Strengthening Financial Security through Short-Term Savings Act (S.3218). Senior Security Act of 2018 (H.R.6323). JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018 (S.488).
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Insurance
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Public Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2013, implementation and regulatory reform. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents (H.R. 2055, S.868). Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential rulemaking on the harmonization of the standard of care for investment advisors and broker-dealers. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2015 (114th Cong.), commonly known as NARAB II, which is legislation to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers to provide for streamlined non-resident insurance agent and broker licensing. Proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rulemaking to provide for the acceptance of a summary prospectus for variable annuities. International Insurance Standards Transparency Act (H.R. 2141 - 114th Congress). The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067 - 114th Congress), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (S.1321). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). The FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) funding bill (H.R. 3358). Implementation of Public Law No: 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act (H.R. 3746). The Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act (H.R. 3110, S.1463). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 1625). The Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 (H.R. 5666). Portable Retirement and Investment Act (H.R. 6990). Small Business Employees Retirement Enhancement Act (S. 3219). Family Savings Act (H.R. 6757). The Strengthening Financial Security through Short-Term Savings Act (S. 3218).
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings, including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions that proposed changes to the Internal Revenue Code, including, but not limited to, the Department of the Treasury's Longevity Annuity Contracts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (REG-115809-11). The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act (H.R. 5731 - 114th Congress). Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 (S.3471 - 114th Congress). Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs (114th Congress). Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act (H.R. 2030). The FY 2018 Budget Resolution (H.R. Con. Res. 71). Implementation of Public Law No: 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Automatic Retirement Plan Act of 2017 (H.R. 4523). The Retirement Plan Simplification Act of 2017 (H.R. 4524). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act of 2017 (H.R. 4637). The Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). The Graduate Students Savings Act (H.R. 3136, S.1379). The Receiving Electronic Statements To Improve Retiree Earnings Act (H.R.4610). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018 (H.R. 5282, S.2526). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 1625). Retirement Security Act of 2017 H.R. 854, S.1383). Small Employer Retirement Savings Auto-Enrollment Credit Act (H.R. 3902). SAVE Act of 2017 (H.R. 4637). H.R.3910 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make lifetime income and managed account options of defined contribution retirement savings plans portable.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · second_quarter · Insurance
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Public Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2013, implementation and regulatory reform. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents (H.R. 2055, S.868). Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential rulemaking on the harmonization of the standard of care for investment advisors and broker-dealers. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2015 (114th Cong.), commonly known as NARAB II, which is legislation to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers to provide for streamlined non-resident insurance agent and broker licensing. Proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rulemaking to provide for the acceptance of a summary prospectus for variable annuities. International Insurance Standards Transparency Act (H.R. 2141 - 114th Congress). The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067 - 114th Congress), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (S.1321). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). The FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) funding bill (H.R. 3358). Implementation of Public Law No: 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act (H.R. 3746). The Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act (H.R. 3110, S.1463). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 1625). The Primary Regulators of Insurance Vote Act of 2018 (H.R. 5666).
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · second_quarter · Retirement
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067 - 114th Congress), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Womens Pension Protection Act (S.2110 - 114th Congress), strengthen consumer protections to safeguard retirement savings, improve access to retirement savings plans for long-term, part-time workers - the majority of whom are women - and help increase womens financial literacy. The Senior Safe Act of 2017 (H.R. 3758, S.223), clarify existing laws to allow and encourage financial service representatives at banks and credit unions, investment advisors, and broker-dealers to report suspected financial fraud targeting seniors to regulators, law enforcement, or adult protective service agencies. The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act (H.R. 4610), amends ERISA of 1974 and IRC of 1986 to provide for electronic delivery of pension plan information. The Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 (S.3078 - 114th Congress), to increase the portability of and access to retirement savings. Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act (H.R. 5731 - 114th Congress). Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs (114th Congress). Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (S.1321). Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act (H.R. 2030). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). The FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) funding bill (H.R. 3358). The FY 2018 Budget Resolution (H.R. Con. Res. 71). Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees (H.J. Res 66). Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees (H.J. Res 67). The Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (H.R. 2055, S.868). The PROSPERS Act (H.R. 2523, S.1035). Implementation of Public Law No: 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S.2155). The Automatic Retirement Plan Act of 2017 (H.R. 4523). The Retirement Plan Simplification Act of 2017 (H.R.4524). The Increasing Access to Secure Retirement Act (H.R.4604). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act of 2017 (H.R. 4637). Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018 (H.R. 5282, S.2526). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 1625). Senior Safe Act 2017 included as Title III (H.R. 2255). Retirement Security Act of 2017 (H.R. 854, S.1383). SAVE Act of 2017 (H.R. 4637). The Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2019 (S.3158). The Commission on Retirement Security Act of 2018 (S.2753).
2018 · first_quarter · Insurance
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Public Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2013, implementation and regulatory reform. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents (H.R. 2055, S.868). Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential rulemaking on the harmonization of the standard of care for investment advisors and broker-dealers. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2015 (114th Cong.), commonly known as NARAB II, which is legislation to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers to provide for streamlined non-resident insurance agent and broker licensing. Proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rulemaking to provide for the acceptance of a summary prospectus for variable annuities. International Insurance Standards Transparency Act (H.R. 2141 - 114th Congress). The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067 - 114th Congress), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (S.1321). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). The FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) funding bill (H.R. 3358). Implementation of Public Law No: 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act {H.R. 3746). The Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act (H.R. 3110, S.1463). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 1625).
2018 · first_quarter · Retirement
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067 - 114th Congress), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Womens Pension Protection Act (S.2110 - 114th Congress), strengthen consumer protections to safeguard retirement savings, improve access to retirement savings plans for long-term, part-time workers - the majority of whom are women - and help increase womens financial literacy. The Senior Safe Act of 2017 (H.R. 3758, S.223), clarify existing laws to allow and encourage financial service representatives at banks and credit unions, investment advisors, and broker-dealers to report suspected financial fraud targeting seniors to regulators, law enforcement, or adult protective service agencies. The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act (H.R. 4610), amends ERISA of 1974 and IRC of 1986 to provide for electronic delivery of pension plan information. The Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 (S.3078 - 114th Congress), to increase the portability of and access to retirement savings. Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act (H.R. 5731 - 114th Congress). Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs (114th Congress). Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (S.1321). Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act (H.R. 2030). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). The FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) funding bill (H.R. 3358). The FY 2018 Budget Resolution (H.R. Con. Res. 71). Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees (H.J. Res 66). Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees (H.J. Res 67). The Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (H.R. 2055, S.868). The PROSPERS Act (H.R. 2523, S.1035). Implementation of Public Law No: 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S.2155). The Automatic Retirement Plan Act of 2017 (H.R. 4523). The Retirement Plan Simplification Act of 2017 (H.R.4524). The Increasing Access to Secure Retirement Act (H.R.4604). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act of 2017 (H.R. 4637). Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018 (H.R. 5282, S.2526). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 1625). Senior Safe Act 2017 included as Title III (H.R. 2255). Retirement Security Act of 2017 (H.R. 854, S.1383). SAVE Act of 2017 (H.R. 4637).
2018 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings, including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions that proposed changes to the Internal Revenue Code, including, but not limited to, the Department of the Treasury's Longevity Annuity Contracts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (REG-115809-11). The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act (H.R. 5731 - 114th Congress). Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 (S.3471 - 114th Congress). Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs (114th Congress). Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act (H.R. 2030). The FY 2018 Budget Resolution (H.R. Con. Res. 71). Implementation of Public Law No: 115-97, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Automatic Retirement Plan Act of 2017 (H.R. 4523). The Retirement Plan Simplification Act of 2017 (H.R. 4524). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act of 2017 (H.R. 4637). The Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). The Graduate Students Savings Act (H.R. 3136, S.1379). The Receiving Electronic Statements To Improve Retiree Earnings Act (H.R.4610). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2018 (H.R. 5282, S.2526). Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R. 1625). Retirement Security Act of 2017 H.R. 854, S.1383). Small Employer Retirement Savings Auto-Enrollment Credit Act (H.R. 3902). SAVE Act of 2017 (H.R. 4637). H.R.3910 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make lifetime income and managed account options of defined contribution retirement savings plans portable.
2017 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Public Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2013, implementation and regulatory reform. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents (H.R. 2055, S.868). Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential rulemaking on the harmonization of the standard of care for investment advisors and broker-dealers. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2015 (114th Cong.), commonly known as NARAB II, which is legislation to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers to provide for streamlined non-resident insurance agent and broker licensing. Proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rulemaking to provide for the acceptance of a summary prospectus for variable annuities. International Insurance Standards Transparency Act (H.R. 2141 - 114th Congress). The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067 - 114th Congress), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (S. 1321). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). The FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) funding bill (H.R. 3358). The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1). The Business of Insurance Regulatory Reform Act {H.R. 3746). The Financial Stability Oversight Council Insurance Member Continuity Act (H.R. 3110, S.1463).
2017 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings, including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions that proposed changes to the Internal Revenue Code, including, but not limited to, the Department of the Treasury's Longevity Annuity Contracts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (REG-115809-11). The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067 - 114th Congress), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act (H.R. 5731 - 114th Congress). Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 (S.3471 - 114th Congress). Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs (114th Congress). Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act (H.R. 2030). The FY 2018 Budget Resolution (H.R. Con. Res. 71). The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1). The Automatic Retirement Plan Act of 2017 (H.R. 4523). The Retirement Plan Simplification Act of 2017 (H.R. 4524). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act of 2017 (H.R. 4637). The Retirement Enhancement Savings Act of 2016 (S.3471 - 114th Congress). The Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). The Graduate Students Savings Act (H.R. 3136, S.1379). The Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act (H.R. 2030). The Automatic Retirement Plan Act of 2017 (H.R.4523) The Retirement Plan Simplification Act of 2017 (H.R. 4524). The Receiving Electronic Statements To Improve Retiree Earnings Act (H.R.4610). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act of 2017 (H.R. 4637). The Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts Act or the SAVE UP Act (H.R. 5731 - 14th Congress)
2017 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505 - 114th Congress), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067 - 114th Congress), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Womens Pension Protection Act (S.2110 - 114th Congress), strengthen consumer protections to safeguard retirement savings, improve access to retirement savings plans for long-term, part-time workers - the majority of whom are women - and help increase womens financial literacy. The Senior Safe Act of 2017 (H.R. 3758, S.223), clarify existing laws to allow and encourage financial service representatives at banks and credit unions, investment advisors, and broker-dealers to report suspected financial fraud targeting seniors to regulators, law enforcement, or adult protective service agencies. The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act (H.R. 4610), amends ERISA of 1974 and IRC of 1986 to provide for electronic delivery of pension plan information. The Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 (S.3078 - 114th Congress), to increase the portability of and access to retirement savings. Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act (H.R. 5731 - 114th Congress). Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 (S.3471 - 114th Congress). Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs (114th Congress). Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (S. 1321). Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act (H.R. 2030). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). The FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) funding bill (H.R. 3358). The FY 2018 Budget Resolution (H.R. Con. Res. 71). Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees (H.J. Res 66). Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees (H.J. Res 67). The Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (H.R. 2055, S.868). The PROSPERS Act (H.R. 2523, S.1035). The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1). The Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S. 2155). The Automatic Retirement Plan Act of 2017 (H.R. 4523). The Retirement Plan Simplification Act of 2017 (H.R.4524). The Increasing Access to Secure Retirement Act (H.R.4604). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act of 2017 (H.R. 4637). The Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts Act or the SAVE UP Act (H.R. 5731 - 114th Congress).
2017 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings, including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions that proposed changes to the Internal Revenue Code, including, but not limited to, the Department of the Treasury's Longevity Annuity Contracts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (REG-115809-11). The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act. Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 (S.3471). Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs. Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act (H.R. 2030). The FY 2018 House Budget Resolution (H.R. Con. Res. 71). The FY 2018 Senate Budget Resolution.
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · third_quarter · Insurance
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Public Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2013, implementation and regulatory reform. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents (H.R. 2055, S.868). The Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2013 (113th Cong.), legislation to improve the rules governing lifetime income products and other retirement savings vehicles. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential rulemaking on the harmonization of the standard of care for investment advisors and broker-dealers. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2015 (114th Cong.), commonly known as NARAB II, which is legislation to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers to provide for streamlined non-resident insurance agent and broker licensing. Proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rulemaking to provide for the acceptance of a summary prospectus for variable annuities. Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-1). Retirement Security Act of 2015 (H.R. 557, S.266), expand the ability of Americans to better save for their retirement and encourage the use of private multiple employer plans. International Insurance Standards Transparency Act (H.R. 2141). The Retail Investor Protection Act (H.R. 1090, S. 2497), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (S. 1321). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). The FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) funding bill (H.R. 3358).
2017 · third_quarter · Retirement
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents (H.R. 2055, S.868). Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Automatic IRA Act of 2015 (114th Cong., H.R. 506), legislation that Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) require certain employers who do not maintain qualified retirement plans or arrangements to make available to their eligible employees a payroll deposit individual retirement account (IRA) arrangement (automatic IRA arrangement) which grants such employees the right to opt-out of participation. Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2013 (113th Cong.), legislation to improve the rules governing lifetime income products and other retirement savings vehicles. Retirement Security Act of 2015 (H.R. 557, S.266), expand the ability of Americans to better save for their retirement and would encourage the use of private multiple employer plans. Department of Labor rules for states to create retirement savings programs. The Retail Investor Protection Act (H.R. 1090, S.2497), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Womens Pension Protection Act (S.2110), strengthen consumer protections to safeguard retirement savings, improve access to retirement savings plans for long-term, part-time workers - the majority of whom are women - and help increase womens financial literacy. The Senior Safe Act of 2017 (H.R. 3758, S.223), clarify existing laws to allow and encourage financial service representatives at banks and credit unions, investment advisors, and broker-dealers to report suspected financial fraud targeting seniors to regulators, law enforcement, or adult protective service agencies. The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act (H.R. 2656), amends ERISA of 1974 and IRC of 1986 to provide for electronic delivery of pension plan information. The Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 (S.3078), to increase the portability of and access to retirement savings. Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act. Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 (S.3471). Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs. Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (S. 1321). The PROSPERS Act (S.1035/H.R. 2523). Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (LIDA) (H.R. 2055/S. 868). Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act (H.R. 2030). The Protecting Advice for Small Savers (PASS) Act of 2017 (H.R. 3857). The Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act (H.R. 3354). The FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) funding bill (H.R. 3358). The FY 2018 House Budget Resolution (H.R. Con. Res. 71). The FY 2018 Senate Budget Resolution.
2017 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings, including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions that proposed changes to the Internal Revenue Code, including, but not limited to, the Department of the Treasury's Longevity Annuity Contracts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (REG-115809-11). The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act. Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 (S.3471). Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs. Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act (H.R. 2030).
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · second_quarter · Retirement
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents (H.R. 2055, S.868). Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Automatic IRA Act of 2015 (114th Cong., H.R. 506), legislation that Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) require certain employers who do not maintain qualified retirement plans or arrangements to make available to their eligible employees a payroll deposit individual retirement account (IRA) arrangement (automatic IRA arrangement) which grants such employees the right to opt-out of participation. Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2013 (113th Cong.), legislation to improve the rules governing lifetime income products and other retirement savings vehicles. Retirement Security Act of 2015 (H.R. 557, S.266), expand the ability of Americans to better save for their retirement and would encourage the use of private multiple employer plans. Department of Labor rules for states to create retirement savings programs. The Retail Investor Protection Act (H.R. 1090, S.2497), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Womens Pension Protection Act (S.2110), strengthen consumer protections to safeguard retirement savings, improve access to retirement savings plans for long-term, part-time workers - the majority of whom are women - and help increase womens financial literacy. The Senior Safe Act of 2017 (S.223), clarify existing laws to allow and encourage financial service representatives at banks and credit unions, investment advisors, and broker-dealers to report suspected financial fraud targeting seniors to regulators, law enforcement, or adult protective service agencies. The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act (H.R. 2656), amends ERISA of 1974 and IRC of 1986 to provide for electronic delivery of pension plan information. The Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 (S.3078), to increase the portability of and access to retirement savings. Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act. Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 (S.3471). Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs. Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (S. 1321). The PROSPERS Act (S.1035/H.R. 2523). House Labor-HHS-Education and Related Agencies FY 2018 Appropriations Bill. Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (LIDA) (H.R. 2055/S. 868). Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings Act (H.R. 2030).
2017 · second_quarter · Insurance
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Public Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2013, implementation and regulatory reform. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents (H.R. 2055, S.868). The Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2013 (113th Cong.), legislation to improve the rules governing lifetime income products and other retirement savings vehicles. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential rulemaking on the harmonization of the standard of care for investment advisors and broker-dealers. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2015 (114th Cong.), commonly known as NARAB II, which is legislation to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers to provide for streamlined non-resident insurance agent and broker licensing. Proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rulemaking to provide for the acceptance of a summary prospectus for variable annuities. Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-1). Retirement Security Act of 2015 (H.R. 557, S.266), expand the ability of Americans to better save for their retirement and encourage the use of private multiple employer plans. International Insurance Standards Transparency Act (H.R. 2141). The Retail Investor Protection Act (H.R. 1090, S. 2497), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (H.R. 10). Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act (H.R. 2823). Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (S. 1321).
2017 · first_quarter · Insurance
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Public Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2013, implementation and regulatory reform. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents (H.R. 2055, S.868). The Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2013 (113th Cong.), legislation to improve the rules governing lifetime income products and other retirement savings vehicles. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential rulemaking on the harmonization of the standard of care for investment advisors and broker-dealers. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2015 (114th Cong.), commonly known as NARAB II, which is legislation to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers to provide for streamlined non-resident insurance agent and broker licensing. Proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rulemaking to provide for the acceptance of a summary prospectus for variable annuities. Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-1). Retirement Security Act of 2015 (H.R. 557, S.266), expand the ability of Americans to better save for their retirement and encourage the use of private multiple employer plans. International Insurance Standards Transparency Act (H.R. 2141). The Retail Investor Protection Act (H.R. 1090, S. 2497), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (H.R. 4293, S.2502), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Financial CHOICE Act of 2016 (H.R. 5983).
2017 · first_quarter · Retirement
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents (H.R. 2055, S.868). Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Department of Labor rule - Savings Arrangements Established by Qualified State Political Subdivisions for Non-Governmental Employees (29 CFR Part 2510 - RIN 1210-AB76). Department of Labor rule - Savings Arrangements Established by States for Non-Governmental Employees (29 CFR Part 2510 - RIN 1210-AB71). Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. H.J. Res. 66 - Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees. H.J. Res. 67 - Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees. Automatic IRA Act of 2015 (114th Cong., H.R. 506), legislation that Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) require certain employers who do not maintain qualified retirement plans or arrangements to make available to their eligible employees a payroll deposit individual retirement account (IRA) arrangement (automatic IRA arrangement) which grants such employees the right to opt-out of participation. Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2013 (113th Cong.), legislation to improve the rules governing lifetime income products and other retirement savings vehicles. Retirement Security Act of 2015 (H.R. 557, S.266), expand the ability of Americans to better save for their retirement and would encourage the use of private multiple employer plans. Department of Labor rules for states to create retirement savings programs. The Retail Investor Protection Act (H.R. 1090, S.2497), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (H.R. 4293, S.2502), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Womens Pension Protection Act (S.2110), strengthen consumer protections to safeguard retirement savings, improve access to retirement savings plans for long-term, part-time workers - the majority of whom are women - and help increase womens financial literacy. The Senior Safe Act of 2017 (S.223), clarify existing laws to allow and encourage financial service representatives at banks and credit unions, investment advisors, and broker-dealers to report suspected financial fraud targeting seniors to regulators, law enforcement, or adult protective service agencies. The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act (H.R. 2656), amends ERISA of 1974 and IRC of 1986 to provide for electronic delivery of pension plan information. The Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 (S.3078), to increase the portability of and access to retirement savings. Financial CHOICE Act of 2016 (H.R. 5983). Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act. Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 (S.3471). Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs.
2017 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings, including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions that proposed changes to the Internal Revenue Code, including, but not limited to, the Department of the Treasury's Longevity Annuity Contracts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (REG-115809-11). The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act. Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 (S.3471). Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
H.R. 506/ S. 245: Automatic IRA Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security H.R. 557/ S. 266: Retirement Security Act of 2014. Issue: retirement security H.R. 3590-The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Issue: Assessments under state-based insurance exchanges. H.R. 2656 - The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act. Issue: electronic disclosure of retirement plan notices. HR 2317/ S. 1317 - Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. Issue: lifetime income illustration S. Amendment 2761 to H.R. 1314-Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the payroll tax for self-employed individuals enrolled in a private disability insurance plan, and for employers that provide such plans to their employees. Issue: disability insurance. H.R. ___/S.___ Draft legislation amending Affordable Care Act provisions on health exchange assessments. Issue: Health Exchange Assessments H.R.___/S.___Draft legislation to facilitate disability income insurance options for employees. Issue: Disability income insurance. H.R. 3922 - Retirement Choice Protection Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule H.R. 4294 - SAVERS Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule H.R. 4293 - Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule H.R. 4067 - SAVE Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security H.R. ___/S.___ Draft legislation on tax treatment and consumer financing for long-term care insurance. Issue: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) hearing decision backlog S. 3307/HR 6402 - Bill to avoid duplicate annual reporting on Form 5500 H.R. 6396 - Retirement Security for American Workers Act. Issue: multiple employer plans No bill number assigned: Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 (passed by Senate Finance Committee on 9/21/16) Retirement Improvements and Savings Enhancement Act Discussion Draft House GOP Blueprint on Tax Reform
2016 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Obama Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Lifetime Income Disclosure Act of 2015, legislation that proposes to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents (114th Cong., H.R. 2137, S.1317). Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Department of Labor rule - Savings Arrangements Established by Qualified State Political Subdivisions for Non-Governmental Employees (29 CFR Part 2510 - RIN 1210-AB76). Department of Labor rule - Savings Arrangements Established by States for Non-Governmental Employees (29 CFR Part 2510 - RIN 1210-AB71). Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Automatic IRA Act of 2015 (114th Cong., H.R. 506), legislation that Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) require certain employers who do not maintain qualified retirement plans or arrangements to make available to their eligible employees a payroll deposit individual retirement account (IRA) arrangement (automatic IRA arrangement) which grants such employees the right to opt-out of participation. Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2013 (113th Cong.), legislation to improve the rules governing lifetime income products and other retirement savings vehicles. Retirement Security Act of 2015 (H.R. 557, S.266), expand the ability of Americans to better save for their retirement and would encourage the use of private multiple employer plans. Department of Labor rules for states to create retirement savings programs. The Retail Investor Protection Act (H.R. 1090, S.2497), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (H.R. 4293, S.2502), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Womens Pension Protection Act (S.2110), strengthen consumer protections to safeguard retirement savings, improve access to retirement savings plans for long-term, part-time workers - the majority of whom are women - and help increase womens financial literacy. The Senior Safe Act (H.R. 4538, S.2216), clarify existing laws to allow and encourage financial service representatives at banks and credit unions, investment advisors, and broker-dealers to report suspected financial fraud targeting seniors to regulators, law enforcement, or adult protective service agencies. The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act (H.R. 2656), amends ERISA of 1974 and IRC of 1986 to provide for electronic delivery of pension plan information. The Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 (S.3078), to increase the portability of and access to retirement savings. Financial CHOICE Act of 2016 (H.R. 5983). Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act. Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 (S.3471). Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs.
2016 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Obama Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Public Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2013, implementation and regulatory reform. Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (114th Cong., H.R. 2317 and S.1317), legislation that proposes to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents. The Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2013 (113th Cong.), legislation to improve the rules governing lifetime income products and other retirement savings vehicles. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential rulemaking on the harmonization of the standard of care for investment advisors and broker-dealers. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2015 (114th Cong.), commonly known as NARAB II, which is legislation to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers to provide for streamlined non-resident insurance agent and broker licensing. Proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rulemaking to provide for the acceptance of a summary prospectus for variable annuities. Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-1). Retirement Security Act of 2015 (H.R. 557, S.266), expand the ability of Americans to better save for their retirement and encourage the use of private multiple employer plans. International Insurance Standards Transparency Act (H.R. 2141). The Retail Investor Protection Act (H.R. 1090, S. 2497), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (H.R. 4293, S.2502), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Financial CHOICE Act of 2016 (H.R. 5983).
2016 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings, including Obama Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions that proposed changes to the Internal Revenue Code, including, but not limited to, the Department of the Treasurys Longevity Annuity Contracts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (REG-115809-11). The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act. Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 (S.3471). Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
FY 2017 Federal Budget Proposal - retirement policy initiatives Tax reform - employer sponsored retirement tax incentives House Republicans Tax Reform Task Force Defined Benefit Plan Issues Mortality table updates De-risking pensions methods Non-discrimination issues affecting defined benefit plans Retirement Security Preservation Act of 2016 (RSPA) PBGC premiums Hybrid plan rules, including Pension Equity Plans Pension Portability Act - S. 2147/H.R. 4029 Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 - H.R. 4955/S. 3240 Defined Contribution Plan Issues Retirement plan coverage Lifetime income Plan fees Shrinking Emergency Account Losses (SEAL) Act - S. 324 Automatic IRA Act of 2015 - H.R. 506/S. 245 Retirement Security Act of 2015 - H.R. 557/S. 266 Retail Investors Protection Act - H.R. 1090 The Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - S. 1317/H.R. 2317 Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 - S. 3078/H.R. 5805 Retirement Choice Protection Act of 2015 - H.R. 3922 Small Businesses Add Value for Employees Act (SAVE) Act of 2015 - H.R. 4067 Universal Savings Account Act - H.R. 4094 Womens Pension Protection Act of 2015 - S. 2110/H.R. 4235 Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act - H.R. 2656/S. 3417 Affordable Retirement Advice Protection (ARAP) Act - H.R. 4293 Strengthening Access to Valuable Education & Retirement Support (SAVERS) Act - H.R. 4294 Financial Choice Act of 2016 - H.R. 5983 Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient, Universal Pension (SAVE UP) Act - H.R. 5731 Retirement Security for American Workers Act - H.R. 6396 EEOC Reform Act - S. 2693 Retirement Improvements and Savings Enhancements (RISE) Act of 2016 - Early Draft of retirement reform legislation Retirement Enhancement and Savings (RESA) Act - modified version Other Final Fiduciary Definition/Conflict of Interest Rule Proposed & New Revisions to EEO-1 Form - annual Employer Information Report New Claims Procedures - Disability Benefits (DOL, EBSA) Proposed Form 5500 Changes Executive & nonqualified deferred compensation Multiemployer pension plan issues Multiple employer plans (MEPs) State retirement plan initiatives Plan administration - certification of hardship withdrawals and determination letter program Paid leave proposals and issues Student loan repayment benefit - Employer Participation in Student Loan Assistance Act - S. 2467/H.R. 3861 Missing Participants International pension issues, including cross-border pension funds
2016 · fourth_quarter · Insurance
PL-114-1 TRIA/NARAB II Implementation HR 1090- Retail Investor Protection Act (all provisions) DOL Fiduciary Standard HR 1550- FSOC Improvement Act (all provisions) S 1086- International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act (all provisions) HFIAA (Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act) Implementation HR 2141- International Insurance Standards Transparency and Policyholder Protection Act (all provisions) S 1679 and HR 2901- Flood Insurance Market Parity Act (all provisions) HR 3794- Non Profit Property Protection Act (all provisions) HR 4107- Flood Insurance Transparency Act (all provisions) S 2497- Retail Investor Protection Act (all provisions) S 2505 and HR 4292- SAVERS Act (all provisions) S 2502 and HR 4293- Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (all provisions) HR 3922- Retirement Choice Protection Act (all provisions) HR 5177- National Mitigation Investment Act (all provisions) HR 3583- Prepare Act (title V, flood insurance claims & process reforms) HR 5143- Transparent Insurance Standards Act (all provisions) HJ Res 88- CRA DOL Fiduciary Resolution (all provisions) HR 6104- Timely Payments to Flooded Victims Act (all provisions) HR 6159- Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (all provisions) HR 5983- CHOICE Act (insurance provisions) HR 2230- Disaster Savings Account Act of 2015 (all provisions) HR 6270 & S 3424- To prevent the avoidance of tax by insurance companies through reinsurance with non-taxed affiliates (all provisions) HR 6436- US Insurance Regulation Works Act (all provisions)
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Retirement
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Obama Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Lifetime Income Disclosure Act of 2015, legislation that proposes to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents (114th Cong., H.R. 2137, S.1317). Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Automatic IRA Act of 2015 (114th Cong., H.R. 506), legislation that Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) require certain employers who do not maintain qualified retirement plans or arrangements to make available to their eligible employees a payroll deposit individual retirement account (IRA) arrangement (automatic IRA arrangement) which grants such employees the right to opt-out of participation. Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2013 (113th Cong.), legislation to improve the rules governing lifetime income products and other retirement savings vehicles. Retirement Security Act of 2015 (H.R. 557, S.266), expand the ability of Americans to better save for their retirement and would encourage the use of private multiple employer plans. Department of Labor rules for states to create retirement savings programs. The Retail Investor Protection Act (H.R. 1090, S.2497), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (H.R. 4293, S.2502), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Womens Pension Protection Act (S.2110), strengthen consumer protections to safeguard retirement savings, improve access to retirement savings plans for long-term, part-time workers - the majority of whom are women - and help increase womens financial literacy. The Senior$afe Act (H.R. 4538, S.2216), clarify existing laws to allow and encourage financial service representatives at banks and credit unions, investment advisors, and broker-dealers to report suspected financial fraud targeting seniors to regulators, law enforcement, or adult protective service agencies. The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act (H.R. 2656), amends ERISA of 1974 and IRC of 1986 to provide for electronic delivery of pension plan information. The Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 (S.3078), to increase the portability of and access to retirement savings. Financial CHOICE Act of 2016 (H.R. 5983). Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act. Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016. Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs.
2016 · third_quarter · Insurance
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Obama Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Public Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2013, implementation and regulatory reform. Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (114th Cong., H.R. 2317 and S.1317), legislation that proposes to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents. The Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2013 (113th Cong.), legislation to improve the rules governing lifetime income products and other retirement savings vehicles. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential rulemaking on the harmonization of the standard of care for investment advisors and broker-dealers. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2015 (114th Cong.), commonly known as NARAB II, which is legislation to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers to provide for streamlined non-resident insurance agent and broker licensing. Proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rulemaking to provide for the acceptance of a summary prospectus for variable annuities. Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-1). Retirement Security Act of 2015 (H.R. 557, S.266), expand the ability of Americans to better save for their retirement and encourage the use of private multiple employer plans. International Insurance Standards Transparency Act (H.R. 2141). The Retail Investor Protection Act (H.R. 1090, S. 2497), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (H.R. 4293, S.2502), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Financial CHOICE Act of 2016 (H.R. 5983).
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings, including Obama Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions that proposed changes to the Internal Revenue Code, including, but not limited to, the Department of the Treasurys Longevity Annuity Contracts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (REG-115809-11). The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient Universal Pension Accounts (SAVE UPs) Act. Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016. Sen. Wyden Discussion Draft on Retirement Savings and IRAs.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · third_quarter · Retirement
H.R. 506/ S. 245: Automatic IRA Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security H.R. 557/ S. 266: Retirement Security Act of 2014. Issue: retirement security H.R. 3590-The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Issue: Assessments under state-based insurance exchanges. H.R. 2656 - The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act. Issue: electronic disclosure of retirement plan notices. HR 2317/ S. 1317 - Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. Issue: lifetime income illustration S. Amendment 2761 to H.R. 1314-Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the payroll tax for self-employed individuals enrolled in a private disability insurance plan, and for employers that provide such plans to their employees. Issue: disability insurance. H.R. ___/S.___ Draft legislation amending Affordable Care Act provisions on health exchange assessments. Issue: Health Exchange Assessments H.R.___/S.___Draft legislation to facilitate disability income insurance options for employees. Issue: Disability income insurance. H.R. 3922 - Retirement Choice Protection Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule H.R. 4294 - SAVERS Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule H.R. 4293 - Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule H.R. 4067 - SAVE Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security H.R. ___/S.___ Draft legislation on tax treatment and consumer financing for long-term care insurance. Issue: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) hearing decision backlog S. 3307 - Bill to avoid duplicate annual reporting on Form 5500 No bill number assigned: Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 (passed by Senate Finance Committee on 9/21/16) Retirement Improvements and Savings Enhancement Act Discussion Draft House GOP Blueprint on Tax Reform
2016 · third_quarter · Insurance
PL-114-1 TRIA/NARAB II Implementation HR 1090- Retail Investor Protection Act (all provisions) DOL Fiduciary Standard HR 1550- FSOC Improvement Act (all provisions) S 1086- International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act (all provisions) HFIAA (Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act) Implementation HR 2141- International Insurance Standards Transparency and Policyholder Protection Act (all provisions) S 1679 and HR 2901- Flood Insurance Market Parity Act (all provisions) HR 3794- Non Profit Property Protection Act (all provisions) HR 4107- Flood Insurance Transparency Act (all provisions) S 2497- Retail Investor Protection Act (all provisions) S 2505 and HR 4292- SAVERS Act (all provisions) S 2502 and HR 4293- Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (all provisions) HR 3922- Retirement Choice Protection Act (all provisions) HR 5177- National Mitigation Investment Act (all provisions) HR 3583- Prepare Act (title V, flood insurance claims & process reforms) HR 5143- Transparent Insurance Standards Act (all provisions) HJ Res 88- CRA DOL Fiduciary Resolution (all provisions) HR 6104- Timely Payments to Flooded Victims Act (all provisions) HR 6159- Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (all provisions) HR 5983- CHOICE Act (insurance provisions) HR 2230- Disaster Savings Account Act of 2015 (all provisions) HR 6270 & S 3424- To prevent the avoidance of tax by insurance companies through reinsurance with non-taxed affiliates (all provisions)
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Retirement
FY 2017 Federal Budget Proposal - retirement policy initiatives Tax reform - employer sponsored retirement plans House Republicans Tax Reform Task Force Defined Benefit Plan Issues Mortality table updates De-risking pensions methods Non-discrimination issues affecting defined benefit plans PBGC premiums Hybrid plan rules Pension Portability Act - S. 2147/H.R. 4029 Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 - H.R. 4955/S. 3240 Defined Contribution Plan Issues Retirement plan coverage Lifetime income Plan fees Shrinking Emergency Account Losses (SEAL) Act - S. 324 Automatic IRA Act of 2015 - H.R. 506/S. 245 Retirement Security Act of 2015 - H.R. 557/S. 266 Retail Investors Protection Act - H.R. 1090 The Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - S. 1317/H.R. 2317 Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 - S. 3078/H.R. 5805 Retirement Choice Protection Act of 2015 - H.R. 3922 Small Businesses Add Value for Employees Act (SAVE) Act of 2015 - H.R. 4067 Womens Pension Protection Act of 2015 - S. 2110/H.R. 4235 Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act - H.R. 2656/S. 3417 Affordable Retirement Advice Protection (ARAP) Act - H.R. 4293 Strengthening Access to Valuable Education & Retirement Support (SAVERS) Act - H.R. 4294 Financial Choice Act of 2016 - H.R. 5983 Secure, Accessible, Valuable, Efficient, Universal Pension (SAVE UP) Act - H.R. 5731 EEOC Reform Act - S. 2693 Retirement Improvements and Savings Enhancements (RISE) Act of 2016 - Early Draft of retirement reform legislation Retirement Enhancement and Savings (RES) Act - modified version Final Fiduciary Definition/Conflict of Interest Rule Proposed & New Revisions to EEO-1 Form - annual Employer Information Report Proposed Form 5500 Changes Executive & nonqualified deferred compensation Multiemployer pension plan issues Multiple employer plans (MEPs) State retirement plan initiatives Plan administration - certification of hardship withdrawals and determination letter program Paid leave proposals and issues - Healthy Families Act, S.497/H.R. 932, Working Families Flexibility Act, S. 233 Student loan repayment benefit - Employer Participation in Student Loan Assistance Act - S. 2467/H.R. 3861 Missing Participants
2016 · first_quarter · Retirement
H.R. 506/ S. 245: Automatic IRA Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security H.R. 557/ S. 266: Retirement Security Act of 2014. Issue: retirement security H.R. 3590-The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Issue: Assessments under state-based insurance exchanges. H.R. 2656 - The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act. Issue: electronic disclosure of retirement plan notices. HR 2317/ S. 1317 - Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. Issue: lifetime income illustration S. Amendment 2761 to H.R. 1314-Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the payroll tax for self-employed individuals enrolled in a private disability insurance plan, and for employers that provide such plans to their employees. Issue: disability insurance. H.R. ___/S.___ Draft legislation amending Affordable Care Act provisions on health exchange assessments. Issue: Health Exchange Assessments H.R.___/S.___Draft legislation to facilitate disability income insurance options for employees. Issue: Disability income insurance. H.R. 3922 - Retirement Choice Protection Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule H.R. 4294 - SAVERS Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule H.R. 4293 - Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule H.R. 4067 - SAVE Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security S 2381 - Puerto Rico Assistance Act of 2015. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Retirement
H.R. 506/ S. 245: Automatic IRA Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security H.R. 557/ S. 266: Retirement Security Act of 2014. Issue: retirement security H.R. 3590-The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Issue: Assessments under state-based insurance exchanges. H.R. 2656 - The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act. Issue: electronic disclosure of retirement plan notices. HR 2317/ S. 1317 - Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. Issue: lifetime income illustration S. Amendment 2761 to H.R. 1314-Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the payroll tax for self-employed individuals enrolled in a private disability insurance plan, and for employers that provide such plans to their employees. Issue: disability insurance. H.R. ___/S.___ Draft legislation amending Affordable Care Act provisions on health exchange assessments. Issue: Health Exchange Assessments H.R.___/S.___Draft legislation to facilitate disability income insurance options for employees. Issue: Disability income insurance. H.R. 3922 - Retirement Choice Protection Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule H.R. 4294 - SAVERS Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule H.R. 4293 - Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule H.R. 4067 - SAVE Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security S 2381 - Puerto Rico Assistance Act of 2015. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Retirement
RET - Second Quarter Report - 2016 H.R. 506/ S. 245: Automatic IRA Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security H.R. 557/ S. 266: Retirement Security Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security H.R. 2317/ S. 1317 - Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. Issue: lifetime income illustration H.R. 2656 - The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act. Issue: electronic disclosure of retirement plan notices. H.R. 3590-The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Issue: Assessments under state-based insurance exchanges. H.R. 3922 - Retirement Choice Protection Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule H.R. 4067 - SAVE Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security H.R. ___/S.___ Draft legislation amending Affordable Care Act provisions on health exchange assessments. Issue: Health Exchange Assessments H.R.___/S.___Draft legislation to facilitate disability income insurance options for employees. Issue: Disability income insurance. S. 2381 - Puerto Rico Assistance Act of 2015. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule S. 2502/ HR 4293 - Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule S. 2505/HR 4294 - SAVERS Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule S. Amendment 2761 to H.R. 1314-Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the payroll tax for self-employed individuals enrolled in a private disability insurance plan, and for employers that provide such plans to their employees. Issue: disability insurance.
Client expense: $1,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Retirement
FY 2017 Federal Budget Proposal - retirement policy initiatives Tax reform - employer sponsored retirement plans House Republicans Tax Reform Task Force Defined Benefit Plan Issues Mortality table updates De-risking pensions methods Non-discrimination issues affecting defined benefit plans PGBC premiums Hybrid plan rules Pension Portability Act - S. 2147/H.R. 4029 Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 - H.R. 4955 Defined Contribution plan issues Lifetime income Plan fees Shrinking Emergency Account Losses (SEAL) Act - S. 324 Automatic IRA Act of 2015 - H.R. 506/S. 245 Retirement Security Act of 2015 - H.R. 557/S. 266 Retail Investors Protection Act - H.R. 1090 The Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - S. 1317/H.R. 2317 Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 - S. 3078 Retirement Choice Protection Act of 2015 - H.R. 3922 Small Businesses Add Value for Employees Act (SAVE) Act of 2015 - H.R. 4067 Womens Pension Protection Act of 2015 - S. 2110/H.R. 4235 The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act - H.R. 2656 Affordable Retirement Advice Protection (ARAP) Act - H.R. 4293 Strengthening Access to Valuable Education & Retirement Support (SAVERS) Act - H.R. 4294 Re-proposed Definition of Fiduciary Rule - Final Conflict of Interest Rule Executive & nonqualified deferred compensation Multiemployer pension plan issues Multiple employer plans (MEPs) Retirement plan access proposals - state retirement plan initiatives Plan administration - certification of hardship withdrawals and determination letter program Paid leave proposals and issues - Healthy Families Act, S.497/H.R. 932, Working Families Flexibility Act, S. 233 Student loan repayment benefit - Employer Participation in Student Loan Assistance Act - S. 2467/H.R. 3861 Missing Participants
Client expense: $197,550 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings, including Obama Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions that proposed changes to the Internal Revenue Code, including, but not limited to, the Department of the Treasurys Longevity Annuity Contracts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (REG-115809-11). The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · second_quarter · Retirement
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Obama Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Lifetime Income Disclosure Act of 2015, legislation that proposes to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents (114th Cong., H.R. 2137, S.1317). Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Automatic IRA Act of 2015 (114th Cong., H.R. 506), legislation that Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) require certain employers who do not maintain qualified retirement plans or arrangements to make available to their eligible employees a payroll deposit individual retirement account (IRA) arrangement (automatic IRA arrangement) which grants such employees the right to opt-out of participation. Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2013 (113th Cong.), legislation to improve the rules governing lifetime income products and other retirement savings vehicles. Retirement Security Act of 2015 (H.R. 557, S.266), expand the ability of Americans to better save for their retirement and would encourage the use of private multiple employer plans. Department of Labor rules for states to create retirement savings programs. The Retail Investor Protection Act (H.R. 1090, S.2497), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (H.R. 4293, S.2502), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Womens Pension Protection Act (S.2110), strengthen consumer protections to safeguard retirement savings, improve access to retirement savings plans for long-term, part-time workers - the majority of whom are women - and help increase womens financial literacy. The Senior$afe Act (H.R. 4538, S.2216), clarify existing laws to allow and encourage financial service representatives at banks and credit unions, investment advisors, and broker-dealers to report suspected financial fraud targeting seniors to regulators, law enforcement, or adult protective service agencies. The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act (H.R. 2656), amends ERISA of 1974 and IRC of 1986 to provide for electronic delivery of pension plan information. The Retirement Savings Lost and Found Act of 2016 (S.3078), to increase the portability of and access to retirement savings.
2016 · second_quarter · Insurance
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Obama Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Public Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2013, implementation and regulatory reform. Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (114th Cong., H.R. 2317 and S.1317), legislation that proposes to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents. The Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2013 (113th Cong.), legislation to improve the rules governing lifetime income products and other retirement savings vehicles. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential rulemaking on the harmonization of the standard of care for investment advisors and broker-dealers. Department of Labor rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2015 (114th Cong.), commonly known as NARAB II, which is legislation to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers to provide for streamlined non-resident insurance agent and broker licensing. Proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rulemaking to provide for the acceptance of a summary prospectus for variable annuities. Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-1). Retirement Security Act of 2015 (H.R. 557, S.266), expand the ability of Americans to better save for their retirement and encourage the use of private multiple employer plans. International Insurance Standards Transparency Act (H.R. 2141). The Retail Investor Protection Act (H.R. 1090, S. 2497), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (H.R. 4293, S.2502), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees.
2016 · second_quarter · Insurance
PL-114-1 TRIA/NARAB II Implementation HR 1090- Retail Investor Protection Act (all provisions) DOL Fiduciary Standard HR 1550- FSOC Improvement Act (all provisions) S 1086- International Insurance Capital Standards Accountability Act (all provisions) HFIAA (Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act) Implementation HR 2141- International Insurance Standards Transparency and Policyholder Protection Act (all provisions) S 1679 and HR 2901- Flood Insurance Market Parity Act (all provisions) DOL Proposed Revisions to Overtime Standards and Salary Threshold HR 3794- Non Profit Property Protection Act (all provisions) HR 4107- Flood Insurance Transparency Act (all provisions) S 2497- Retail Investor Protection Act (all provisions) S 2505 and HR 4292- SAVERS Act (all provisions) S 2502 and HR 4293- Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (all provisions) HR 3922- Retirement Choice Protection Act (all provisions) HR 5177- National Mitigation Investment Act (all provisions) HR 3583- Prepare Act (title V, flood insurance claims & process reforms) HR 5143- Transparent Insurance Standards Act (all provisions) HJ Res 88- CRA DOL Fiduciary Resolution
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Retirement
H.R. 506/ S. 245: Automatic IRA Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security H.R. 557/ S. 266: Retirement Security Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security H.R. 3590-The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Issue: Assessments under state-based insurance exchanges. H.R. 2656 - The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act. Issue: electronic disclosure of retirement plan notices. HR 2317/ S. 1317 - Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. Issue: lifetime income illustration S. Amendment 2761 to H.R. 1314-Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the payroll tax for self-employed individuals enrolled in a private disability insurance plan, and for employers that provide such plans to their employees. Issue: disability insurance. H.R. ___/S.___ Draft legislation amending Affordable Care Act provisions on health exchange assessments. Issue: Health Exchange Assessments H.R.___/S.___Draft legislation to facilitate disability income insurance options for employees. Issue: Disability income insurance. HR 3922 - Retirement Choice Protection Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule S.2505/HR 4294 - SAVERS Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule S.2502/ HR 4293 - Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule HR 4067 - SAVE Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security S 2381 - Puerto Rico Assistance Act of 2015. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule
Client expense: $1,188,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HJR 88, we oppose HR 3922, we oppose HR 4293, we oppose HR 4294, we oppose
Client expense: $16,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2016 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
HR 1090, The Retail Investor Protection Act. We oppose this for our members. HR 3922, we oppose HR 4293, we oppose HR 4294, we oppose
Client expense: $17,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2016 · first_quarter · Retirement
Issues related to retirement security including: retirement plan standards, savings initiatives, the DOL fiduciary definition reproposal, lifetime income opportunities and public pension reform. S 266 / HR 557 Retirement Security Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security. S 245 / HR 506 Automatic IRA Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Issue: assessments under state-based insurance exchanges. HR 2656 The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act. Issue: electronic disclosure of retirement plan notices. S 1317 / HR 2317 Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. Issue: lifetime income illustration. Draft legislation amending Affordable Care Act provisions on health exchange assessments. Draft legislation to facilitate disability income insurance options for employees. HR 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act: Department of Labor proposed fiduciary rule. S 2502 / HR 4293 Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act. S 2505 / HR 4294 SAVERS Act of 2015. HR 3922 Retirement Choice Protection Act of 2015. HR 4067 SAVE Act of 2015.
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Retirement
H.R. 506/ S. 245: Automatic IRA Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security H.R. 557/ S. 266: Retirement Security Act of 2014. Issue: retirement security H.R. 3590-The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Issue: Assessments under state-based insurance exchanges. H.R. 2656 - The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act. Issue: electronic disclosure of retirement plan notices. HR 2317/ S. 1317 - Lifetime Income Disclosure Act. Issue: lifetime income illustration S. Amendment 2761 to H.R. 1314-Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the payroll tax for self-employed individuals enrolled in a private disability insurance plan, and for employers that provide such plans to their employees. Issue: disability insurance. H.R. ___/S.___ Draft legislation amending Affordable Care Act provisions on health exchange assessments. Issue: Health Exchange Assessments H.R.___/S.___Draft legislation to facilitate disability income insurance options for employees. Issue: Disability income insurance. H.R. 3922 - Retirement Choice Protection Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule H.R. 4294 - SAVERS Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule H.R. 4293 - Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule H.R. 4067 - SAVE Act of 2015. Issue: retirement security S 2381 - Puerto Rico Assistance Act of 2015. Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule Issue: Department of Labors proposed fiduciary rule
Client expense: $950,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings, including Obama Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions that proposed changes to the Internal Revenue Code, including, but not limited to, the Department of the Treasurys Longevity Annuity Contracts Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (REG-115809-11). The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · first_quarter · Insurance
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Obama Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Public Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2013, implementation and regulatory reform. Lifetime Income Disclosure Act (114th Cong., H.R. 2317 and S.1317), legislation that proposes to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents. The Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2013 (113th Cong.), legislation to improve the rules governing lifetime income products and other retirement savings vehicles. Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Securities and Exchange Commission for a potential rulemaking on the harmonization of the standard of care for investment advisors and broker-dealers. Department of Labor proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers Reform Act of 2015 (114th Cong.), commonly known as NARAB II, which is legislation to reform the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers to provide for streamlined non-resident insurance agent and broker licensing. Proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a rulemaking to provide for the acceptance of a summary prospectus for variable annuities. Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 (P.L. 114-1). Retirement Security Act of 2015 (H.R. 557, S.266), expand the ability of Americans to better save for their retirement and encourage the use of private multiple employer plans. International Insurance Standards Transparency Act (H.R. 2141). The Retail Investor Protection Act (H.R. 1090, S. 2497), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (H.R. 4293, S.2502), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505); DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees.
2016 · first_quarter · Retirement
Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Obama Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform. Lifetime Income Disclosure Act of 2015, legislation that proposes to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require disclosure of lifetime income equivalents (114th Cong., H.R. 2137, S.1317). Proposals at the Department of Treasury for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing Americans' access to guaranteed lifetime income solutions. Department of Labor proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule to expand the scope of persons and entities that would be considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. Automatic IRA Act of 2015 (114th Cong., H.R. 506), legislation that Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) require certain employers who do not maintain qualified retirement plans or arrangements to make available to their eligible employees a payroll deposit individual retirement account (IRA) arrangement (automatic IRA arrangement) which grants such employees the right to opt-out of participation. Retirement Plan Simplification and Enhancement Act of 2013 (113th Cong.), legislation to improve the rules governing lifetime income products and other retirement savings vehicles. Retirement Security Act of 2015 (H.R. 557, S.266), expand the ability of Americans to better save for their retirement and would encourage the use of private multiple employer plans Department of Labor rules for states to create retirement savings programs. The Retail Investor Protection Act (H.R. 1090, S.2497), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Retirement Choice Protection Act (H.R. 3922), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Affordable Retirement Advice Protection Act (H.R. 4293, S.2502), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVERS Act (H.R. 4294, S.2505), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The Consolidated Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029), DOL fiduciary rulemaking. The SAVE Act (H.R. 4067), improve existing SIMPLE IRA and SIMPLE 401(k) retirement plans to make it easier for small businesses to offer savings plans to their employees. Womens Pension Protection Act (S.2110), strengthen consumer protections to safeguard retirement savings, improve access to retirement savings plans for long-term, part-time workers - the majority of whom are women - and help increase womens financial literacy. The Senior$afe Act (H.R. 4538, S.2216), clarify existing laws to allow and encourage financial service representatives at banks and credit unions, investment advisors, and broker-dealers to report suspected financial fraud targeting seniors to regulators, law enforcement, or adult protective service agencies
2016 · first_quarter · Retirement
FY 2017 Federal Budget Proposal - retirement policy initiatives Tax reform - employer sponsored retirement plans Defined Benefit Plan Issues Mortality table updates De-risking pensions methods Non-discrimination issues affecting defined benefit plans PGBC premiums Hybrid plan rules Pension Portability Act - S. 2147/H.R. 4029 Defined Contribution plan issues Lifetime income Plan fees Shrinking Emergency Account Losses (SEAL) Act - S. 324 Automatic IRA Act of 2015 - H.R. 506/S. 245 Retirement Security Act of 2015 - H.R. 557/S. 266 Retail Investors Protection Act - H.R. 1090 The Lifetime Income Disclosure Act - S. 1317/H.R. 2317 Retirement Choice Protection Act of 2015 - H.R. 3922 Small Businesses Add Value for Employees Act (SAVE) Act of 2015 - H.R. 4067 Womens Pension Protection Act of 2015 - S. 2110/H.R. 4235 Affordable Retirement Advice Protection (ARAP) Act - H.R. 4293 Strengthening Access to Valuable Education & Retirement Support (SAVERS) Act - H.R. 4294 The Receiving Electronic Statements to Improve Retiree Earnings Act - H.R. 2656 Re-proposed Definition of Fiduciary Rule - Conflict of Interest Rule Executive & nonqualified deferred compensation Multiemployer pension plan issues Multiple employer plans (MEPs) Retirement plan access proposals - state retirement plan initiatives Plan administration - certification of hardship withdrawals and determination letter program Paid leave proposals and issues - Healthy Families Act, S.497/H.R. 932, Working Families Flexibility Act, S. 233 Student loan repayment benefit - Employer Participation in Student Loan Assistance Act - S. 2467/H.R. 3861
Client expense: $265,502 · Firm income: Not reported
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $177,146 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $199,689 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of