Ted Siedle
Former SEC attorney and pension expert. His firm, Benchmark Financial Services, Inc., has pioneered forensic investigations of the money management industry.
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Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 10min
SPECIAL REPORT: America's Looming Pension Crisis - It's Worse Than You Imagine | Stephanie Pomboy
Ted Siedle, a former SEC attorney and pension expert, teams up with macroeconomist Stephanie Pomboy to tackle America's dire pension crisis. They unveil alarming statistics about underfunded systems and reckless investment practices that threaten retirees. The duo emphasizes the need for reform, transparency, and accountability, while uncovering the hidden costs of private investments. They also address misconceptions surrounding 401k plans and present a crowdfunding initiative to empower state workers with better pension oversight and planning for a secure retirement.
Aug 4, 2025 • 40min
Your 401(k) Is Billionaires’ Next Bailout Scheme
Ted Siedle, a former SEC attorney and forensic investigator of retirement plans, joins the discussion on the alarming influence of private equity on Americans' 401(k) savings. He highlights a new executive order that could allow these firms access to trillions tucked away in retirement accounts, raising serious concerns about potential exploitation. The conversation delves into the hidden risks, opaque fees, and the dark implications for workers' financial futures. Siedle emphasizes ways individuals can protect their savings in this rapidly changing landscape.
