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Why 401(k) Consultants Should Be Included as Defendants in ERISA Litigation
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[Opinion]
Nov. 18, 2025

"Today, with the explosion of CITs, Target Date Funds, and revenue-sharing through trust structures, the case for including consultants as defendants has become overwhelming.... Consultants are parties-in-interest under ERISA -- making their compensation a prohibited transaction.... The new era of consultant conflicts: CITs, TDFs & hidden compensation.... Consultants have already paid millions in ERISA settlements -- and more cases are coming.... Litigation theory: how to plead consultant liability."  MORE >>

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