A fiduciary has certain responsibilities and duties under ERISA. The fiduciary must demonstrate loyalty and prudence with regard to the assets and investments of the retirement plan.

What are the duties of an ERISA fiduciary?

What are fiduciary benefits and compensation?

How does ERISA define loyalty?

How is prudence defined under ERISA?

Must an ERISA Fiduciary diversify plan assets?

Must a fiduciary conduct an independent investigation before investing?

What is the responsibility of a plan fiduciary with respect to investment decisions made by the fiduciary?

Who is responsible for investment decisions made by plan participants?

Must an employee benefit plan adopt an investment policy?

Does co-fiduciary liability exist under ERISA?

When does a fiduciary control plan assets?

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