We’re heading into the last category of our blog series focused on what materials a plan sponsor should include in their fiduciary file.
In review, we have covered:
- Legal Plan Documents
- Service Provider Contracts & Communications
- Fiduciary Committee Governance
- Regulatory Compliance and Filings
Below are the participant related documents you should keep in your file.
- Participant records may include census data, account balances, and contributions and earnings
- Hardship and loan documentation.
- Statements and notices including the Summary Annual Report and 404(a)(5) fee disclosures.
- Participant Education & Advice materials the vendor uses with participants.
- Any written communications that promise a benefit, right or feature, such as the employer's commitment to an employer contribution to the plan.
With the help of an experienced and knowledgeable plan advisor, keeping a plan in compliance and conducting best practices is achievable. If the DOL comes calling and you don’t have a Retirement Plan Committee or the committee does not meet regularly, answering their questions and requests can be unnecessarily difficult, time consuming, and uncomfortable. Keeping a current fiduciary file is not only prudent, it makes sense.
For a short guide on all five categories, download our "Fiduciary File: What Is It and What Do You Keep In It?" resource.
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