Using Nonqualified Deferred Compensation to Attract and Retain Key Employees

By Randy Cook, Partner, Saalfeld Griggs PC A major component to any successful financial services employer is its ability to attract and retain key employees. Studies indicate that an employer’s retirement program is high on the list of factors considered by key employees when choosing an employer, second only to current compensation. With creative planning,

Saalfeld Griggs Named to U.S. News – Best Lawyers 2015 “Best Law Firms”

Saalfeld Griggs PC has been named a “Tier 1 Law Firm” for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2015 “Best Law Firms”. Randy Cook is the practice group leader for the firm’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation group. Firms included in the 2015 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings

Self-Auditing Your Retirement Plan

How to Fix Those Mistakes Before Uncle Sam Finds Them By Randy Cook Qualified retirement plans are wonderful business tools for attracting and retaining employees, maximizing tax savings, and planning for retirement. For many businesses, the company-sponsored retirement plan is one of the most valuable assets associated with the business. As such, the prospect of