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Privacy Policy Notice The information provided is not written or intended as tax or legal advice and may not be relied on for purposes of avoiding any Federal tax penalties. Neither MML Investors Services, MassMutual, or RetirementDesigns, nor its employees, or representatives are authorized to give legal or tax advice. Individuals are encouraged to seek advice from their own tax or legal counsel. We do not collect personal information through our web site unless you willingly provide it to us, either directly by email or in those areas of the web site that request information. We do not disclose any non-public personal information (such as names, records of inquiry, product interest, census information or retirement plan specifications). We do not sell or share your information with any organizations or individuals for any purpose including their intent to market. We will not disclose your personal information to unaffiliated third parties (except as required for the purposes of a confidential proposal for your Plan). How We Obtain Information We obtain nonpublic personal information about our clients and visitors from the following sources:
  • Applications or other forms
  • When you complete a request for a retirement plan design or quote
  • Inquiries through our site
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When we share personal information about you with these companies, we require them to limit their use of the personal information to the particular purpose for which it was shared and we do not allow them to share your personal information with others except to fulfill that limited purpose. In addition, these companies are required to adhere to our privacy standards with respect to any personal information that we provide them. We may also use details about your business to market certain other financial products and services as offered by our agency. In serving your potential needs, per your profile, related education materials may be presented by E mail or mail. Protecting Your Password You can also do your part to keep your account information private, and to prevent unauthorized transactions. If a user ID and password are provided for your account, keep them in secure place and do not share them with anyone else. You should be the only person viewing your account and completing transactions. Also, be aware that others using your computer may gain unintended access to your account(s). No Legal or Tax Advice The contents on this web site are provided for informational purposes. RetirementDesigns, John M. Novak, staff and associates do not give legal or tax advice. Information should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not a substitute for investment advice from a competent financial or tax advisor. This website provides general information that has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable; however, the accuracy and completeness of such information cannot be guaranteed. Applicable laws and regulations concerning the information contained on this web site are complex and subject to change without notice. For legal or tax advice you should consult your attorney, accountant or tax adviser prior to making any decisions regarding your business retirement planning, individual investing or financial strategies. Third Party Content, Products and Services (Including Links) We permit links from other websites and include links to this website simply as a convenience to visitors. The existence of a particular link does not indicate an endorsement by us of the linked site. These linked sites are not under our control and we are not responsible for their content. Further, we make no representations about the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in any linked sites and assume no liability for the content or presentation of linked sites. Permissible Use of Materials You may download or print a copy of the information or materials contained on this website provided that the copy retains all copyright and other proprietary notices contained on the materials. Any other copying, republication or redistribution, reproduction, uploading, posting, or transmittal of the text or graphics of this website, including, without limitation, linking or framing, is expressly prohibited without our prior written permission. You may not use our name, Retirement Designs, or the 401(k) program information provided in this site without prior written permission and verification by our group as to the accuracy for your intended user. No Investment Offers The information contained on this website does not constitute an offer or solicitation for the sale of any security in any jurisdiction where we are not licensed to conduct business or where the security is not available for sale. No security is offered or will be sold in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation would be unlawful. Securities products are offered for sale by prospectus only. Trademark and Copyright Notices John M Novak is the exclusive copyright owner of all text and graphic images contained on this website with the exception of material through hyperlinks. His trademarks, including the Retirement Designs text and logo, may not be used without his prior written consent. This web site is protected by applicable copyright laws. Subject to Change Our Privacy Notice and Legal Notices may be changed from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by modifying this website. We recommend that you review these notices periodically for changes. Last modified 7/15/11.
 

Important Information

All administrative and record keeping services are offered by PB&H Benefits, LLC. The custodian trust company is Mid Atlantic Trust Company (MATC), providing a state-of-the art trading and reporting system that integrates record keeping, trust accounting, and straight-through processing with access to over 16,000 mutual funds in underlying accounts. All investments are offered by Registered Representatives of MML Investors Services, LLC, Securities are distributed through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member, SIPC. Supervisory Office: 2 Bala Plaza Suite 901 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Tel (610) 660 9922. Investment education is provided by Registered Representatives of MML Investors Services, LLC. Note that our role as financial professionals, with respect to the 401k plan, is not to provide investment advice. We offer employee education including fund information and portfolio design using models that match the employee's intended level of risk and investment goals. In no way do we endorse any recommendations, advice, or opinions contained in Information developed by third party providers and mentioned in this website. We merely provide access to such information as a convenience to help you consider your design and investment selections. Any investment decisions you make are based solely upon your evaluation of financial circumstances and investment objectives, in the best interests of your Plan. Mutual Funds are sold by prospectus. You should carefully consider a fund’s investment objectives, charges, expenses, and risks before investing. The fund's prospectus, which can be obtained online (or hard copy) by calling your Registered Representative, contains this information and other facts about the fund. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money. We do not offer tax planning or legal advice. Please consult your CPA or attorney for specific tax implications and legal matters pertaining to your Plan.

Registered Representative Information

John M. Novak is a Registered Representative of and offers securities and investment advisory services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member, SIPC. Supervisory Office:
First Financial Group
2 Bala Plaza Suite 901
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Tel (610) 766 3014
Administrative and record keeping services offered by PB&H Benefits, LLC, and custodian services offered by Mid Atlantic Trust Company are not sponsored or offered through First Financial Group or MML Investors Services, LLC.  PB&H and MATC are not affiliates or subsidiaries of MML Investors Services, LLC.
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