revenue sharing

Revenue Sharing Decisions
As a result of the significant rise in revenue sharing litigation it behooves plan fiduciaries to confirm and document the prudence and appropriateness of any revenue sharing arrangement. Revenue sharing is the sharing of fees from one service provider (e.g., an investment fund manager) to another service provider (e.g., your record keeper). Revenue sharing may  Read More →
Understanding Fee Equalization
Fees in 401(k) and 403(b) plans can be complicated. Historically, fees have not been fully and simply disclosed, but the industry is evolving towards greater and more understandable disclosure. Simply put, there are two basic types of fees: administrative and investment-related. The investment-related fees are deducted from earnings on participant accounts and will vary from  Read More →
Fee Payment Methods in 401(k) Plans: Know Your Options
A plan sponsor (i.e. employer) can elect to pay or allocate plan fees in a number of different ways, and it is important to understand all available options, as this is a fiduciary decision. In fact, the DOL observed in Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2003-03 that plan sponsors and fiduciaries have considerable discretion in determining,  Read More →

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