401(k) Advisor

President Michael Francis of Francis Investment Counsel

About the Author

Michael Francis, JD
Founder
President

Mike started authoring articles as a quarterly feature in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel back in 1995 and is now regularly published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. The articles address trends and issues commonly faced by retirement plan participants, providing industry insights from the perspective of a conflict-free, ERISA fiduciary advisor.

Like usual, there’s no shortage of things to worry about when it comes to your investments. Let strategy, not fear, guide your long-term...

Not since the Reagan era has there been an opportunity like this one. The chance for so many to save more money or pay down more debt without reducing current spending. “By now, most people should...

Besides not saving enough, one of the most common mistakes preventing 401(k) participants from achieving their retirement income goals is failure to pay...

A landmark rule took effect on June 9, changing the way the financial services industry interacts with investors’ retirement accounts. Consumers largely unaware of "Fiduciary...