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John Ludwig of LHD Retirement – LPL Financial, have been certified by CEFEX, the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence, to the standard described in the handbook “Prudent Practices for Investment Advisors”.

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*CEFEX certification for advisory services provided through the LPL Financial Retirement Plan Consulting Program. LHD Retirement and LPL Financial are not affiliated with CEFEX.

 

 

 

 

LHD Retirement Recognition and Awards


Selected a NAPA Top DC Advisor Teams for 20218


John Ludwig named to LPL Financial's Elite 2021 Chairman's Council1


John Ludwig was named to the 2019 edition of the Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Plan Advisers2


John Ludwig was named a finalist in the 2019 PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year3


Named by 401kwire as one of the Top 50 Advisors in Defined Contribution in 20125


Named by PLANADVISER Magazine as one of the Top 100 Retirement Plan Advisers in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 20216


Nominated for 2014 Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year by PLANSPONSOR Magazine3


John Ludwig, Finalist—Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year 2015 by PLANADVISER Magazine 3


John Ludwig was named as one of The Financial Times 2015 Top 401 Retirement Plan Advisors 7

 

 

1 Membership in LPL Financial Chairman’s Club is based on year end production. This elite award is presented to less than 2% of the firm’s more than 17,000 financial advisors nationwide.

2 Awarded to financial advisors advising at least $75 million in defined contribution (DC) plan assets where DC plans represent at least 20% of total AUM.  Graded on several criteria, including growth in DC plans and assets, plan participation rates, experience and industry certifications, and compliance record.

3 Finalists for this award were judged based on the following criteria: They have a majority of business revenue derived from employer-sponsored retirement plans; serve as a fiduciary; are committed to fee-based compensation; and use outcome-based metrics of plan success with clients.

4 NAPA Top DC Advisor Teams are selected based solely on defined contribution (DC) plan assets under advisement as reported directly by nominees.

5 Based on reader votes, input from distributors and statistics about advisor practice gathered directly from nominees.

6 Nominees for Top 100 Retirement Plan Advisers are nominated by industry professionals and selected based on quantitative evaluation of service levels and feedback from plan sponsor clients.  Advisors who have attained the PLANSPONSOR Retirement Professional Designation receive an automatic nomination.

7 2015 Financial Times Top 401 Retirement Plan Advisors minimum criteria: financial advisors managing at least $25 million in defined contribution (DC) plan assets and for whom DC plans represent at least 20% of total AUM. Selected based on eight broad factors, including DC plan AUM, DC specialization, growth in DC plan assets and number of plans, average participation rate in advised plans, years of experience, industry certifications, and compliance record. 

8 NAPA Top DC Advisor Teams are selected based solely on defined contribution (DC) plan assets under advisement as reported directly by nominees.

Specialists in Retirement Plan Consulting and Wealth Management for Individuals

At LHD Retirement, our skilled team assists retirement plan sponsors in optimizing their plan and improving participant outcomes. We also provide customized strategies and financial planning for executives, families, and individuals through our wealth management program.

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The approach we take to serving our diverse clientele is rooted in proactive and personalized service beyond what is expected—or even provided by other financial advisors.

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We bring deep experience to businesses and business owners by offering clarity to the financial complexities of:

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We consult with successful individuals to understand their unique challenges and objectives, and take a comprehensive approach to financial planning that includes:

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Is Confirmation Bias Affecting Your Investment Strategy?

Submitted by LHD Retirement on March 29th, 2023

Do you know how you feel about things, even before you know what they are? When you meet someone new, is your opinion of them formed from the first impression? Or when you hear a good argument against your current opinions, is your mind open or closed?

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Eight Ways to Improve and Maintain a Good Credit Score

Submitted by LHD Retirement on March 17th, 2023

Whether you like it or not, your credit score can determine how easy or how difficult it is to buy a car, buy a house, get cell phone service, or even get a job.  A bad credit score can negatively impact just about every area of your life. Sometimes, a bad credit score can result from events entirely out of your control such as illness, disability, or from the loss of a job.

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Should You Retire at the Same Time As Your Spouse?

Submitted by LHD Retirement on February 23rd, 2023

If you and your spouse are making plans to retire, you’re probably wondering whether it’s a good idea to retire at the same time. Many couples go through the same thought process and, in fact, one in four couples quit their jobs within a year of each other.

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