Why Hire An Expert Pension Evaluator®?
Posted on Jan 20, 2012 9:55am PST
Q. Kyle T. of Pennsylvania asks: "Why Hire An Expert Pension Evaluator®?"
A. Spencer, Lead Pension Analyst at Pension Evaluators & QDROS Of Troyan, Inc Associates Group
replies:"As retirement benefits have become one of the most important tools employers
possess to attract valued employees and promote corporate personnel stability,
the percentage of divorcing parties' net worth comprised of retirement
benefits has also increased.
In many divorces, retirement assets often account for more than seventy-five
percent (75%) of net assets. Division of this category of asset is often
misunderstood. A mistaken valuation resulting in a flawed settlement can
cost a divorcing party a seriously altered lifestyle, especially during
retirement. Pension valuation issues are serious business.
Each retirement plan is unique. There are different evaluation techniques.
The quality of the valuation and the advocate's ability to support
and defend the chosen approach is directly proportional to the quality
of the expert chosen. Pension evaluation is not an exact science, but
rather an art. Statistics, actuarial tables, government reports, tax tables,
and investment market knowledge all play important roles in the process.
The number of professional pension evaluators and books are more than
one might imagine. Just type "pension evaluation" or "pension
evaluator" in any search engine or Amazon.com and see for yourself."
Spencer Olsen
Lead Pension Analyst
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