10 Strategies to Optimize Fiduciary Oversight

The cornerstone of a great retirement plan while managing corporate liability begins and ends with comprehensive fiduciary oversight. Here are 10 strategies to optimize your governance process.

 

  1.  Formalize your retirement plan committee
  2.  Create a committee charter
  3.  Provide formal fiduciary training
  4.  Hire an experienced fiduciary advisor that has a track record of specializing in corporate retirement
  5.  Take meeting minutes
  6.  Utilize a fiduciary file
  7.  Conduct regular committee meetings
  8.  Schedule meetings at the beginning of the year
  9.  Purchase fiduciary liability insurance
  10.  Benchmark your plan every 1-2 years
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