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The Plan That Didn’t Bark

This article discusses ways financial analysts can better understand the economic health of corporate pension plans.

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It’s rare you come across an excellent communicator like Susan who feels equally at ease writing a technical report or creating actionable marketing content. In the more than ten years since our firm first engaged Susan as a financial expert, I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with her on the creation of an ERISA litigation…

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Richard J. Pearl

Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

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Kim McSheridan

Editor (Retired)

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Pension Attorney

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U.S. Department of Labor

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Director of Sponsored Research, Western Connecticut State University

I have known Susan Mangiero for over ten years as an investment industry colleague and thought leader. In addition to sharing business development referrals, when appropriate, I’ve enjoyed my discussions with Susan about financial and regulatory issues that impact the jumbo global retirement industry and, by extension, the executives who manage trillions of 401k and…

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