Page 58 - DCAC December 2024 Files

Understanding Fiduciary Responsibilities

Fiduciary liability insurance carriers taking notice

Excessive fee questionnaire requiring following disclosures:

Recordkeeping fees
• Describe process for selecting and monitoring fees.
• Last time RFI or RFP was issued.

• Disclose recordkeeping fees.

Investment fees
• Describe process for evaluating, benchmarking, and monitoring funds.

• Confirm least-expensive share classes offered.
• Does plan offer low-cost index funds?

Documentation
• Include any plan fee disclosures.

Proprietary funds/Services
• Disclose any use of proprietary funds or services.

• How much of the plan is invested in these funds and how much is paid for services?
Inquiries by plaintiff litigators

• Have you received any inquiries by a law firm regarding your plan?

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