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DOL Guidance for Paying 401(k) Fees from Plan Assets

By: Eric Droblyen

April 4th 2018

The DOL divides 401(k) fees into two categories – administrative and settlor expenses. Employers can only pay administrative expenses from plan assets

Worried Your 401(k) Pays Hidden Fees? Answer 2 Questions to Find Out

By: Eric Droblyen

November 29th 2017

Employers have a fiduciary responsibility to pay only reasonable fees from 401k plan assets. Avoid hidden 401k fees to make this job as easy as possible.