Question: Our investment committee is trying to get comprehensive information on alternative investments to better understand how they work, how they might fit within a 401(k) plan and the potential risks involved ― for both our employees as investors and for us as fiduciaries. Can you provide any resources that would give us a thorough perspective?
Answer: You might consider reviewing a recently published white paper from the Wagner Law Group titled, “Alternative Investments in 401(k) Plans: Executive Order Implications and Key Fiduciary Considerations.” The paper examines the evolving regulatory landscape in this area and discusses the key considerations for plan fiduciaries who are interested in giving their plan participants access to alternative investments through the plan’s investment lineup.
