In this episode of Friday Fiduciary Five, Eric Dyson talks about the importance of understanding different fiduciary roles, particularly for ERISA plan committee members. He emphasizes the duty of loyalty, which requires acting exclusively in the best interest of plan participants, and the duty of prudence, which involves conducting oneself like an expert. Eric shares an example of a CFO recognizing the need to put the plan's interests above personal preferences. He also stresses that all committee members, regardless of their position, should have equal weight in fiduciary decisions and that personal interests should be set aside for the benefit of the plan participants.

Connect with Eric Dyson: 

Website: https://90northllc.com/

Phone: 940-248-4800

Email: [email protected] 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/401kguy/ 

The information contained herein is general in nature and is provided solely for educational and informational purposes.

It is not intended to provide a specific recommendation of any type of product or service discussed in this presentation or to provide any warranties, financial advice, or legal advice.

The specific facts and circumstances of all qualified plans can vary, and the information contained in this podcast may or may not apply to your individual circumstances or to your plan or client plan specific circumstances.