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Know your options when selecting a 401(k) adviser for your business
Check out our interactive tool to compare the range of services offered by different types of 401(k) plan advisers.
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Robo Advisers and Payroll Companies
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National Brokers, Insurance Companies and Mutual Fund Organizations
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Local Financial Advisers
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Fisher 401(k) Solutions
If you’re just getting started, these companies offer the basics.
Fiduciary services vary by provider in both of these groups, and often are limited and come with an extra fee.
SERVICE LEVEL
- For simple or new plans
- Offer standard plans with minimal customization
- Robo-advisers use software algorithms to auto-allocate assets
- Rely on web-based self-service
- Dedicated 401(k) support is generally not provided
May have a bias towards their own mutual fund and insurance product offerings.
Fiduciary services vary by provider in each of these groups, and often are limited and come with an extra fee.
SERVICE LEVEL
- Typically 401(k) is a secondary focus and the primary contact usually handles fewer than 10 company 401(k)s
- Pricing may be complex and lack transparency
- May have proprietary product requirements or biases
- Rely on web-based self-service
- Complex insurance offerings such as annuity products
Business focus is typically built on serving high net worth individuals.
Fiduciary services vary, and often are limited and come with an extra fee.
SERVICE LEVEL
- 401(k) is typically secondary focus and manages less than 10 company 401(k)s
- Pricing may be complex and lack transparency
- Investment options may be influenced by their third-party affiliation
- Fewer resources to support plan administration & employees
A national, independent registered investment adviser solely dedicated to small business retirement plans.
Fisher 401(k) Solutions offers fiduciary coverage, taking on full liability for selecting, monitoring, and updating funds in the plan.
SERVICE LEVEL
- Transparent fee for ease of meeting fiduciary responsibilities
- Institutional class funds leveraging Fisher’s world-renowned investment expertise
- Open investment platform and support for all levels of investors
- Flexible plan options to meet business needs
- Dedicated Retirement Counselor and 401(k) specialist—resources to support your plan administration
401(k) ADVISER TYPES SUMMARY
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If you’re just getting started, these companies offer the basics.
Fiduciary services vary by provider in both of these groups, and often are limited or come with an extra fee.
COMPARE SERVICE LEVEL
- For simple or new plans
- Offer standard plans with minimal customization
- Robo advisers use software algorithms to auto-allocate assets
- Rely on web-based self-service
- Dedicated 401(k) support is generally not provided
May have a bias towards their own mutual fund and insurance product offerings.
Fiduciary services vary by provider in each of these groups, and often are limited or come with an extra fee.
COMPARE SERVICE LEVEL
- Typically 401(k) is a secondary focus and manages fewer than 10 company 401(k)s
- Pricing may be complex and lack transparency
- May have proprietary product requirements
- Rely on web-based self-service
- Complex insurance offerings such as annuity products
Business focus is typically built on serving high net worth individuals.
Fiduciary services vary by provider, and often are limited or come with an extra fee.
COMPARE SERVICE LEVEL
- 401(k) is typically secondary focus and manages less than 10 company 401(k)s
- Pricing may be complex and lack transparency
- Investment options may be influenced by their 3rd party affiliation
- Fewer resources to support plan administration & employees
A national, independent registered investment adviser solely dedicated to small business retirement plans.
Fisher 401(k) Solutions offers fiduciary coverage, taking on full liability for selecting, monitoring, and updating funds in the plan.
COMPARE SERVICE LEVEL
- Transparent fee for ease of meeting fiduciary responsibilities
- Institutional class funds leveraging Fisher’s world-renowned investment expertise
- Open investment platform and support for all levels of investors
- Flexible plan options to meet business needs
- Dedicated Retirement Counselor and 401(k) specialist—resources to support your plan administration
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