Optimizing 401(k) Plans: A Guide for Dental Practices w/Paul Sippil

About this episode

This episode discusses the hidden costs and misconceptions surrounding 401(k) plans for dental practices with expert Paul Sippil.

Most dental practice owners assume their retirement plan is working exactly as intended. But what if hidden fees, outdated structures, and poor oversight are quietly costing your practice thousands every year? In this episode of the Practice Pulse Podcast, Dr. Aditi Agarwal sits down with forensic 401(k) consultant Paul Sippil to uncover what most practice owners never realize about retirement plans. Paul shares insights from reviewing thousands of retirement plans and explains why many dental practices unknowingly overpay, misunderstand their fees, and miss opportunities to create stronger benefits for employees. From hidden advisor compensation and fiduciary responsibilities to practical questions every practice owner should ask immediately, this conversation breaks down one of the most overlooked areas of practice management. If you own, manage, or lead a dental practice, this episode may completely change how you think about retirement planning. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:34 – Are dental practices overpaying for 401(k) plans without realizing it? 04:38 – What is causing retirement plan fees to triple or quadruple over time? 05:37 – What can a practice do immediately…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Aditi Agarwal

Guest: Paul Sippil

Topics covered

• retirement planning
• dental practice management
• 401(k) plans
• financial oversight
• employee benefits

Keywords

• retirement plans
• hidden fees
• fiduciary responsibilities
• financial advisor
• practice owners

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Practice Pulse Podcast, 401(k), dental practices

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