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Tag "3(38)"
“Price (fees) are a component of value. There are many other components that make up value and the relative weight will vary from plan to plan.”
The three standard flavors of ERISA fiduciary plus one special bonus.
Exclusive Interview: Jerry Schlichter Reveals 3 Ways 401k Plan Sponsors Can Avoid a Fiduciary Breach
“If diversification of products in the annuity is limited, the product may result in a fiduciary breach because…”
“Advisors who don’t assume a 3(38) or 3(21) fiduciary position are unlikely to have an investment role.”
“MEPs are less susceptible thanks to their size and their often use of multiple providers.” “MEPs really are a great solution for employers, especially small employers.”
Exclusive Interview with Fred Reish: 401k Plan Sponsors Who Fail to Properly Evaluate Fees “at Risk”
“High” fees are not necessarily “bad” fees, and plan sponsors who don’t know why this is so may be in for some trouble.
Pension Ponzi run amok, rebooting 408(b)(2) and the folly of investment products.
FiduciaryNews Trending Topics for ERISA Plan Sponsors: Week Ending 4/11/14
Fiduciary dance continues, policy wonk follies and and silly investment ideas.