Fiduciary Duty Meets Stewardship: Aligning Compliance with Care

In this episode of 401(k) Roundtable , Rick Unser is joined by Todd Solomon, ERISA Attorney and partner at McDermott Will, & Emery Law Firm, for a timely conversation on the evolving fiduciary landscape. They explore trends in ERISA litigation, the impact of the current administration on the Department of Labor, and the shifting expectations around fiduciary duties. Key topics include the balance between duty of loyalty and prudence, the role of participant demographics in plan decisions, and the challenges plan sponsors face in weighing cost versus value—especially when selecting investments like target date funds. Todd and Rick also highlight the importance of thoughtful documentation, proactive committee engagement, and innovative strategies to improve participant outcomes in today's complex regulatory environment.

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Fiduciary Duty Meets Stewardship: Aligning Compliance with Care is an episode from 401(k) Fridays Podcast by Rick Unser.

This episode is 58:55 long.

This episode was published on Mar 25, 2025.

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