Named Fiduciary | Practical Law

Named Fiduciary | Practical Law

Named Fiduciary

Named Fiduciary

Practical Law Glossary Item 8-507-9230 (Approx. 2 pages)

Glossary

Named Fiduciary

Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the person or persons with authority to control and manage the operation and administration of an employee benefits plan. The named fidicuary is either:
  • Named in the plan document.
  • Identified as a fiduciary by the employer under a plan procedure.