Wisdom is knowing what to do next,
skill is knowing how to do it and virtue is doing it.
David Starr Jordan
American Ichthyologist, educator, writer b. 1851

Retirement Plan Consulting

Suite of Services
Corporate Retirement Plan Division

Project Based Consulting Services • Comprehensive Fiduciary Plan Review • Vendor Comparative Search • Investment Analysis • Investment Policy Integration • Complete Fee Analysis and Disclosure • Plan Design Review Consulting fee will be determined based on the scope of the project.	Ongoing Plan Advisor Services • Regular Comprehensive Plan Review based on Plan Assets and/or Needs • Investment Monitoring Services • Plan Design Support • Plan Participant Education & Guidance • Lunch & Learn Educational Seminars for Plan Sponsors • Independent Financial Advisor Services for your Company Executives and Employees
Forms of Engagement • One Time Project • Annual Retainer • Ongoing Registered Representative for your Plan	Our Fee Structure • Flat Fee • Percentage of Assets

5 Steps to Managing your Retirement Plan Fiduciary Responsibilities

"Under the law, if you have fiduciary authority over your retirement plan, you could be held personally responsible for the plan's financial losses. Your exposure could be up to the full extent of your personal wealth. Protect yourself by protecting your participants.
Here's how — in 5 steps."

1) Build Upon A Solid Foundation
• Develop A Comprehensive Investment Policy Statement
• Maintain A Smooth Plan Operation
• Understand Your Basic Fiduciary Responsibilities

2) Conduct An Effective Annual Fiduciary Review
• Offer A Diversity Of Investment Options
• Make Prudent Selections Of Advisors And Funds
• Ensure That Participants Are In Control Of Investments
• Practice Ongoing Due Diligence And Monitoring

3) Help Participants Make Informed Choices
• What Participants Need To Know
• Investment Education vs. Advice
• Minimum Standards Of Communication
• Maximizing The Value Of Communications
• Identifying Communications Problems
• Minimizing Your Liability

4) Manage Service Provider Relationships
• Understand What You Are Paying For
• Benchmark Costs
• Evaluate Fund Manager Performance

5) Comply With Government Regulations
• Reporting To Government Agencies
• Avoiding Common Mistakes Uncovered During Audits
• Potential Penalties For Non-Compliance
• Important Dates For Defined Contribution Plans

Engage Stiles Financial Services, Inc. to be your guide through the rough waters of fiduciary oversight.

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