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April 30, 2013
Presentation by:
Steven Scott
Managing Partner
Retirement Solution Group, LLC
To the Participants of RSG
401(k) Update
Feeling the Good Old Times Again
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Davenport, IA, 52801, 563.326.2064, member FINRA, SIPC. Advisory services provided by Ausdal
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are separately owned and operated companies.”

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What was the US deficit the day I drafted this
presentation (4/25/13)? (source: Concord Coalition)
$2.5 Trillion
$12.9 Trillion
$16.8 Trillion

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Answer: C… Why retirement revenue matters?
Think about that for a moment.
s U.S. NATIONAL DEBT CLOCK The Outstanding Public Debt as of 25 Apr 2013 at
11:45:25 AM GMT is: $16,804,978,813,739.80
s The estimated population of the United States is 314,842,110
so each citizen's share of this debt is $53,375.89.
s But does anyone think the craziness is over???
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Agenda
s The Surprising Bull
s Q1 Focus Topic: Roth vs. Pre-Tax Deferrals
s Why the Media is Sometimes Just Terrible…

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The Surprising Bull

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Markets in 2013 (Source: Morningstar as of 4/26/13)
STOCKS: 1-Year Numbers & Q1, Source – Morningstar.com (as of 1/11/13)
US Stocks 15.66 % & 11.29 %
International Developed Countries, (EAFE) 18.23 % & 9.84 %
International Emerging Markets, (EM) 0.63% & - 3.11 %
BONDS: YTD
Core Bond, 3.09 % & 0.9 %
TIPS, YTD 4.94 % & 0.93 %
Economic Reality
Unemployment as of Q1 2013%
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7.6% March 2013
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Down 2% since last meeting
Q1 2013 GDP growth = 2.5 %

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Why?
s Washington DC is scared…
There is a growing concern on the high probability that we have many millions of elderly
Americans living in significant poverty in the next few decades:
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38% of Americans age 55 and above have less than $10,000 in
retirement savings per Fidelity study 2012
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US Equities 2000 – 2010 (Source: USA Today)
– DJIA - 9.3%
– SPX - 24.1%
– NASDAQ - 44.2%
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401(k) Average Savings is believed to be 6%
(Source: 401(k) Help Center, note – estimate)
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Fidelity 2012 Study – 8% current deferral average
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Fidelity 2012 Study – 12% needed deferral average

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What’s New In 2013
s Deferral Limits:
$17,500 for 2013
$5,500 in catch-up contribution for participants 50 or older (Plan dependent)
DC Has Been and May Remain Very Active:
1. The Fiduciary Standard
2. Obama’s “$3 mm Cap”
3. Senator Kohl’s Target Date Fund Proposal
4. Forced Annuitization
5. Forced Savings Option
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Q1 Focus Topic: ROTH vs. Pre-Tax

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The Basic Idea…
s Traditional 401(k): Since 1978 the government has allowed employees to
direct “elective deferrals” salary into employer sponsored retirement plans.
The deferrals are a direct reduction of the employees taxable income.
Source: ERISA
s Roth IRA: In 1998 Roth IRAs were formed and allowed individuals to save
money in an after tax basis, with the agreement that there would NOT be a
tax a point of distribution.
Source: Wikipedia
s Roth 401(k): In 2006 the “Roth” idea was brought into employee
sponsored plans. Same general concept, but no income limits and the
annual contribution limits were set by the 401(k) rules and much higher than
IRAs.
Source: ERISA
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Example 1 – Tax Rate in Retirement is the Same
401(k) Comparative: 30 year old who plans on retiring at 65 and 25% tax bracket
Accumulation Phase Roth 401(k) (Non-Deductible) 401(k) (Deductible)
Annual contribution (before tax) $10,000 $10,000
Adjustment for taxable contributions* -2,500 -0
Total annual contribution (after tax) $7,500 $10,000
Interest rate (accumulation phase) 8% 8%
Term (accumulation phase) 35 35
Account value at retirement $1,395,769 $1,861,026
Distribution Phase Roth 401(k) (Non-Deductible) 401(k) (Deductible)
Account value at retirement $1,395,769 $1,861,026
Term (distribution phase) 30 30
Interest rate (distribution phase) 6% 6%
Annual income before taxes $101,401 $135,202
Annual income tax $0 $33,800
After-tax annual income $101,401 $101,401
After-tax monthly income $8,450 $8,450

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Example 2 – Tax Rate in Retirement is Higher
401(k) Comparative: 30 year old who plans on retiring at 65 and 25% tax bracket,
but 45% tax bracket at point of retirement
Accumulation Phase Roth 401(k) (Non-Deductible) 401(k) (Deductible)
Annual contribution (before tax) $10,000 $10,000
Adjustment for taxable contributions* -2,500 -0
Total annual contribution (after tax) $7,500 $10,000
Interest rate (accumulation phase) 8% 8%
Term (accumulation phase) 35 35
Account value at retirement $1,395,769 $1,861,026
Distribution Phase Roth 401(k) (Non-Deductible) 401(k) (Deductible)
Account value at retirement $1,395,769 $1,861,026
Term (distribution phase) 30 30
Interest rate (distribution phase) 6% 6%
Annual income before taxes $101,401 $135,202
Annual income tax $0 $60,841
After-tax annual income $101,401 $74,361
After-tax monthly income $8,450 $6,197

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Example 3 – Tax Rate in Retirement is Lower
401(k) Comparative: 30 year old who plans on retiring at 65 and 25% tax bracket,
but 15% tax bracket at point of retirement
Accumulation Phase Roth 401(k) (Non-Deductible) 401(k) (Deductible)
Annual contribution (before tax) $10,000 $10,000
Adjustment for taxable contributions* -2,500 -0
Total annual contribution (after tax) $7,500 $10,000
Interest rate (accumulation phase) 8% 8%
Term (accumulation phase) 35 35
Account value at retirement $1,395,769 $1,861,026
Distribution Phase Roth 401(k) (Non-Deductible) 401(k) (Deductible)
Account value at retirement $1,395,769 $1,861,026
Term (distribution phase) 30 30
Interest rate (distribution phase) 6% 6%
Annual income before taxes $101,401 $135,202
Annual income tax $0 $20,280
After-tax annual income $101,401 $114,921
After-tax monthly income $8,450 $9,577

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Why the Media is Sometimes Just Terrible…

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Media
s The Problem
2008 Crash
The 401(k) thing has to work…
Unclear pricing
Hidden fees
Unengaged advisors just collecting fees
No standards
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These are the reason behind 2012 fee disclosure rules
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Thank You Frontline…
s Why they DO NOT “Get It”:
1. Comparing the Vanguard S&P 500 vs. an S&P 500 Fund in a 401(k)
2. But a 401(k) has a few more moving parts:
1. Massive and increasing government compliance
2. Annual Audits
3. 5500 tax filings
4. Active management
5. Fiduciary liability
6. Daily recordkeeping
7. Educational/404(c) requirements
Question: If self directed on-line IRAs are cheaper why are the savings
rates in 401(k) plans more than double?
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Summary
s The Surprising Bull
Strong Results, but Risk Remains
s Q1 Focus: ROTH vs. Pre-Tax
Key is Taxes
s The Media
Apples vs. Oranges

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So What?
Next Steps:
s 2013 limits are $17,500 ($23,000 with catch-up provision for those over 50)
s What do you own?
s Volatility will remain
s Does it fit?
Next Steps:
s Save More
s Be More Engaged
s Create a Retirement Plan Calendar
The DOL says the average American Should Save 12%
Note: 3.7% Savings Rate (Source: BEA)
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Investments and investments in 401k plans are not guaranteed by the federal government or
the FDIC, they involve risk including but not limited to loss of principal. Opinions expressed are
those of Steve Scott and do not represent the opinions of Ausdal Financial Partners, or
Retirement Solution Group, LLC. They are opinion only and should be not considered as stand
alone advice.”

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