Fiduciary
Guidance
Due to the volatility of the financial markets, recent mutual
fund scandals, and further potential litigation surrounding
the financial services industry, never has there been a
time when plan sponsors, trustees and plan advisors are
under greater scrutiny from regulators and participants.
For plan sponsors and trustees, the environment is confusing
and potentially perilous from a liability standpoint.
The
Schneider Downs Qualified Plan Advisory Group helps minimize
risk and effectively deal with the scrutiny currently focused
on retirement plan sponsors and fiduciaries by:
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Developing an Investment Policy Statement for each plan,
which provides a process for selecting and monitoring
available investment options;
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Full and complete disclosure of all fees and costs associated
with the retirement plan and monitoring those fees to
ensure they are in line with or below industry standards;
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Addressing concerns with employee plan utilization relating
to participation, contribution levels, and lack of investment
knowledge or confidence.
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Having on staff an Accredited Investment Fiduciary Auditor
familiar with current fiduciary standards and practices
who is committed to a fiduciary code of ethics.
