Abstract Essay, in its sixth season, features Alex Langan, a Fiduciary Advisor specializing in 401(k) plans and wealth management, as my guest. A former State Counsel, Alex brings a unique blend of legal insight and financial expertise to the conversation

Alex Langan Alex Langan Fiduciary Advisor: 401(k) Plans & Wealth Management | Former State Counsel | Fee-Transparent Planning Alex Langan is the Chief Investment Officer of Langan Financial Group—an award-winning, multi-generational wealth advisory and retirement planning firm known for its client-first approach and over 150+ 5-star reviews. LFG serves both individuals and institutions with a mission to simplify complex financial decisions and deliver trust-driven results. With a Doctorate of Law from Widener University, Alex began his career clerking for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, where he helped shape legal precedent impacting businesses across the Commonwealth. Today, he channels that legal foundation into his work as a licensed ERISA Attorney (not acting in that capacity at LFG), offering unique insights into the compliance, fiduciary duties, and regulatory complexities surrounding employer-sponsored retirement plans. At LFG, Alex specializes in helping HR leaders and plan sponsors transform their 401(k) programs—cutting hidden fees, improving participation, minimizing audit risk, and aligning retirement plans with organizational goals. His strategies—like Fee Forensics™ and Audit Armor™—have saved companies thousands and thousands of dollars annually. Alex’s financial insights have been featured in national media outlets including MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, GoBankingRates, ABC News, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.