Today's program deals with protecting the investor by showing us how to keep investors' advisors from behaving badly!

401KPodcast's Rob Coopman talks with Securities and Exchange expert Marvin Barge. We'll find out what investors should learn about prospective advisors before hiring them; what is considered fraudulent conduct by an advisor; and about the role of mutual fund independent directors (and why we should care).

Todays guest, Marvin Barge started working in the investment industry with the US Securities & Exchange commission in the mid 90s. After leaving the SEC, Marvin worked for a few investment firms, then in May of 2000, he started his own compliance consulting business, Barge Consulting.

The 401k Podcast is a service of The Advisor, LLP a unique business who manages Delta Air Lines employees'401k plans for only $199 per year. They focus on providing their subscribers with disciplined, high quality investment advice.

The Advisor, LLP, is a unique business who manages Delta Air Lines employees'401k plans for only $199 per year. They focus on providing their subscribers with disciplined, high quality investment advice.

Nicole Sandler of RadioOrNot.com changes gears from interviewing rock and roll legends to learning more about 401k money management by interviewing the owners of The Advisor, LLP.

Listen and Learn. They would like to branch out. Maybe they should be managing your 401k?

Welcome to 401kPodcast.biz. These podcasts will help you understand everything you need to know about your 401k... from the most basic information to the more sophisticated investment strategies. Our debut episode is an inteview with Carl Youngdale, managing partner of a 401k managment business for Delta employees. Carl explains what you need to know about 401k's in general and what his company is doing to help Delta Air Lines employees with their investments.