Author: North Pier

Private Equity Investments Are Going to Lose Value. How Much Is Anyone’s Guess. (Institutional Investor)

Managing Partner Jim Scheinberg recently spoke with Institutional Investor about private equity investments amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  “There will probably be several…

Plan Sponsors Should Be Extra Vigilant During Severe Market Volatility (PLANSPONSOR)

Managing Partner Jim Scheinberg recently spoke with PLANSPONSOR on advice for fiduciaries during severe market volatility.  REGARDLESS OF THE CURRENT MARKET VOLATILITY, retirement…

How Investors, Advisors, and Sponsors Are Navigating COVID-19 (Benefits Pro)

Managing Partner Jim Scheinberg recently spoke with BenefitsPro about institutional investors, the markets, plan sponsor tips, volatility, and more. Investors of all kinds are…

What to Know About DB Plan Administration (PLANSPONSOR)

Managing Partner Jim Scheinberg recently spoke with PLANSPONSOR on what plan sponsors should understand about DB plan administration, the interplay of providers, and…

Retirement Legislation Update – The SECURE Act

Winter 2019/2020 Fiduciary Commentary By: Brant Griffin, February 28, 2020 The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019,…

RFP Academy: Don’t Get Short-Changed By Your Short List

A common pitfall fiduciaries face when assembling their candidate pool for an RFP is to develop their short list based mostly on…

Lost That Lovin’ Feeling for Your Retirement Plan Advisor? Take our Quiz!

Lost that lovin’ feeling… for your retirement plan advisor? Maybe it’s that seven year itch. Our Valentine’s Day quiz will help you…

RFP Academy: Amateur Hour

Your RFP says a lot about you. If it’s not tight and thorough, many vendors will assume that you are not a…

The First Question Plan Sponsors Should Ask When Negotiating and Reviewing a Service Agreement

When negotiating or refreshing a service agreement with your retirement plan advisor or consultant, there’s one main question all organizations should ask:…

Tips on Searching for the Best OCIO in a Growing Market (CIO Magazine)

Evaluating or searching for an OCIO? North Pier’s Senior Analyst Joshua MacKenzie discusses RFPs, shortlists, and when to hire a search firm…