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DOL Proposes Updated Definition of Investment Advice Fiduciary

The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposal to update the definition of an investment advice fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The updated definition of an investment advice fiduciary would apply when a financial service provider gives investment advice for a fee to retirement plan participants, IRA owners and others.

November 01, 2023

Keywords: DOL, ERISA, Fiduciary, IRAs, Retirement Plans

Categories & Topics: Compliance, ERISA & Pension Plans

The IAA Recommends Changes to Proposed QPAM Exemption

The DOL’s proposed new QPAM Exemption requirements would significantly narrow the availability of the exemption and make it more difficult for advisers to use. While we support efforts to protect the interests of plans and plan participants and beneficiaries, we are concerned that the QPAM Exemption proposal’s potential impacts will have negative consequences.

October 19, 2022

Keywords: DOL, ERISA, PTE, QPAM

Categories & Topics: Compliance, ERISA & Pension Plans

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