Defined Contribution Plans

Fiduciary/Governance

Comperio takes fiduciary responsibility very seriously. We take on a 3(21) or 3(38) Fiduciary responsibility for our clients’ retirement plans. In doing so we create and execute a comprehensive fiduciary process. We act as a quarterback in driving that process by formalizing and monitoring the plan. This process includes:


Plan Design Consulting

Plan sponsors offer retirement plans for many reasons which include attracting top talent and ensuring participants are able to retire in good financial health. We utilize industry research to help plan sponsors get the most from their plans. We continually compare our clients’ plans to others in the industry by evaluating features such as eligibility; auto-enrollment and auto-escalation; company contributions and distribution provisions with the goal of providing a competitive offering.


Annual Strategic Plan /Fiduciary Calendar

Many plan sponsors have seen their plans’ assets increase in value dramatically over the past few years while litigation and a focus on fiduciary process has intensified. The ability for a committee to leverage and rely on a trusted consulting firm has proven to be key in these tumultuous times.

As a Fiduciary we believe that planning is just as important as execution. Our consultants work with the committee to develop a Fiduciary Calendar that outlines the meeting schedule, agenda items, goals, and objectives in support of the annual strategic plan.


Investment Policy Creation/Monitoring

In working with the Committee, we will establish guidelines for investments, benchmarks and performance monitoring criteria. In doing so, we will write and establish a formal Investment Policy Statement (IPS). We view the IPS as a living document which means at least annually we revisit the IPS with the committee and take responsibility for maintenance of IPS. The IPS is tied to the quarterly monitoring report to ensure that the criteria in which funds are selected and evaluated are in sync.



Comprehensive Investment Selection Process

We have a qualitative and quantitative process in analyzing and selecting funds/managers for our clients. We customize the investment menu based upon the employee demographics and plan goals. This multi-tier investment structure typically includes a do it for me and do it myself tier along with a robust index tier. We also explore and work with clients in creating a retirement tier.

Selection of the QDIA (Qualified Default Investment Alternative) is a key driver in 401(k) retirement plans. We analyze participant demographics and with the committee determine appropriate goals in deciding the QDIA option for the plan. Typically, this is a target date fund, a balanced fund or managed account.


Fee Analysis, Fee Negotiation & Plan Benchmarking

We construct a detailed transparent fee analysis process which includes an evaluation of fees at least annually along with fee benchmarking on a continual basis that evaluate recordkeeping, advisor, audit and fund fees.

A key issue for plan sponsors is understanding indirect compensation from the plan. This indirect compensation is called revenue sharing and is built into the share classes of the funds. Comperio analyzes the share classes to ensure the appropriate share class is offered in our clients’ plans.


Quarterly in-House Investment Research Including Detailed Analysis and Written Recommendations

We provide a custom Quarterly Monitoring Report that aggregates key information for the client’s plan review.  It consists of a high-level 401(k) news/trends, market updates, and how the varying market events impacts each client’s specific funds.  The fund review is tied to the client’s IPS and ensures a strong prudent process for fund review and due diligence oversight.


Plan Operational Support

The complexity and rapid evolution of retirement plans places a strain on plan sponsor’s HR and Finance departments resources. We support clients in navigating issues with their recordkeeper, as well as support them in both operational and plan design.



Meeting Minutes and Document Archive

One of the most critical factors in having a strong fiduciary process is documentation. We write the meeting minutes and provide access to client documents through an online portal.

Locations

North Carolina Office:
51 Kilmayne Drive, Suite 304
Cary, North Carolina 27511
Phone: 800-479-9869

Pennsylvania Office:
McMurray Pennsylvania
Phone: 412-417-6645

In the News

Comperio Retirement Consulting named a 2020 Firm to Watch by investor.com

 

 

National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) has named Comperio Retirement Consulting one of the Top DC Advisor Teams in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024

 

Comperio Retirement Consulting has been named one of the largest 100 Investment Consultants in the United States according to Pension & Investments (P&I) for the past 7 years