"One viable recommendation for reducing legal risk is to adopt a third-party verification system. A third-party verification (TPV) service would allow plan providers to ensure a customer understands the recommendation for a rollover or change in investment. This includes understanding the fees and costs associated with a financial transaction, compensation for the advisor, benefits, and risk of the investment, and the reasons for making the transaction. A TPV could also provide documentation of the client's understanding should litigation arise."  MORE >>