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FF5 #50 - A Few of My Favorite Things - Per Capita or Pro Rata?
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In this episode of Friday Fiduciary Five, Eric Dyson talks about the Department of Labor Field Assistance Bulletin 2003-03, which provides guidance on how to allocate plan expenses among participants. He discusses that plan sponsors should consider writing checks for plan expenses as an effective way to manage risks in regard to plan fees. Eric explains that per FAB 2003-03 ERISA does not specify a method for fee allocation, giving fiduciaries considerable discretion. He stresses the need for a deliberative process to weigh competing interests and ensure the method chosen is solely in the interest of participants, provided it has a rational basis. Eric also warns that methods unfairly benefiting committee members could raise prohibited transaction issues. He advises reviewing this bulletin in upcoming committee meetings.
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