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Saver with $4 million 401(k) wary of adviser's rollover pitch
Original: ‘Seems like a conflict of interest, right?’ I have $4M in a 401(k) and an adviser wanted me to roll it over to an IRA for ‘better performance.’ What’s my move?
A saver with $4 million in a 401(k) is questioning whether to follow a financial adviser's advice to roll the money into an IRA for 'better performance,' suspecting a conflict of interest since advisers often earn commissions on such rollovers. The dilemma has drawn attention because rolling over a large balance can trigger higher fees, while 401(k) plans sometimes offer cheaper institutional fund options and stronger legal protections under ERISA. Commenters urge getting a fee-only fiduciary opinion before moving the money.
Why now: The tension between adviser commissions and client interests in large rollover decisions is a perennial personal-finance concern that resonates widely.
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