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July 14th, 2026

Are You Making These 401(k) Errors? From NUA to Default Funds

  1. Are You Making These 401(k) Errors? From NUA to Default Funds Ross Anderson, CFP® and Daniel Messeca, CFP® 30:19

Your 401(k) is likely your largest Retirement asset, but are you managing it with a blind spot? This week, we cover the spectrum of 401(k) mistakes, starting with the heaviest hitter: Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA). We explain how this specific IRS rule allows you to move company stock out of your 401(k) and pay lower capital gains rates instead of ordinary income tax.

From there, we scale down to the everyday mistakes. Tune in to ensure your retirement strategy is actually optimized.

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Daniel Messeca Financial Planner

Daniel’s grandmother helped him buy his first shares of Coca Cola when he was just eight years old, igniting a lifelong interest in investing. A graduate with a degree in Finance from the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business, Daniel chose a career in financial services to apply his passion for investing and strategic planning. Daniel possesses expertise in insurance planning, especially as it relates to life insurance and annuity contracts. Daniel’s background in the insurance industry makes him particularly adept at analyzing existing policies and evaluating new proposals.

In 2016, Daniel co-founded Crooked Crab Brewing Company, a craft brewery located in Odenton, MD. The experience of planning, financing and operating a company makes him an informed planner for business owners.

Daniel lives in Maryland with his wife, daughter and a rambunctious hound dog who shows no signs of aging. He plays guitar in his free time and will always take time to talk about music with whomever will listen.