how mergers impact a firm’s retirement plan

plus how to handle partners who want to opt out.

older businessman sitting at desk smiling as wall clock indicates 5 minutes to retirementby marc rosenberg
retirements & buyouts

how do mergers impact a firm’s partner retirement plan?

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these suggestions propose verbiage that could be included in the firm’s partner agreement: