For EMPLOYERS - Fiduciary Training & Governance
Better Outcomes Start with Informed Fiduciaries
As a featured faculty member and Adjunct Lecturer with The Plan Sponsor University (TPSU), J. Andy Ingram brings nationally recognized fiduciary education directly to employers—helping committees, owners, and HR leaders build confident, compliant oversight programs that put participants first.
Without formal training, documented processes, or clear governance, even experienced teams risk noncompliance, excessive fees, or inconsistent decision-making.
With ERISA enforcement intensifying and fiduciary litigation at record levels, sponsors need more than just an advisor, they need a structured education framework led by recognized industry educators.
The Challenge
Most plan sponsors and committees don’t realize they are fiduciaries by function, not by title.
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Our Solution: TPSU-Backed Fiduciary Education & Governance
Through his role as an Adjunct Lecturer and Specialist Advisor with The Plan Sponsor University (TPSU), Andy provides employers access to the same fiduciary training curriculum recognized by SHRM, HRCI, PayrollOrg, and NASBA for continuing education credits.
Our governance program combines that nationally vetted content with hands-on consulting to create repeatable, audit-ready processes for your retirement committee.
TPSU-aligned fiduciary workshops for plan sponsors, HR, and finance teams
Formal fiduciary training certificates for committee members (eligible for CE credits)
Committee charters, minutes templates, and governance calendars
Quarterly meeting facilitation and documentation for consistency and compliance
Executive briefings for owners and leadership teams in multi-entity or franchise settings
Annual fiduciary reviews using RPAG’s documentation platform and TPSU governance tools
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Who We Serve
Small Businesses
Simplify fiduciary oversight and get your owners and administrators formally trained under TPSU’s accredited curriculum.
Franchise & Owner Organizations
Unify governance across multiple locations with documented procedures, shared calendars, and trained committee members.
Private Practice Groups (Dentists, Orthodontists, Veterinarians)
Protect partners and administrators by clarifying roles, documenting processes, and completing formal fiduciary training.
Corporate Partners (100+ Employees)
Create enterprise-level fiduciary governance using TPSU’s best practices and ongoing compliance education.
Results That Matter
Nationally recognized fiduciary education from a TPSU faculty member
Clear, defensible documentation for every plan decision
Reduced fiduciary exposure and improved plan committee confidence
Alignment with SHRM/HRCI/NASBA-recognized governance standards
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is considered a fiduciary in a retirement plan?
Anyone who makes decisions about plan management, investments, or administration can be a fiduciary. This often includes owners, HR leaders, finance teams, and committee members.
What are a plan sponsor’s fiduciary responsibilities?
Act in participants’ best interest, follow plan documents, monitor providers, ensure fees are reasonable, diversify prudently, and document decisions. Process and documentation are the standard.
How often should fiduciary training occur?
At least annually, and whenever committee membership changes. Regular training reduces risk and improves decision quality.
What is fiduciary compliance documentation?
Records such as committee minutes, IPS, investment reviews, fee benchmarking, vendor due diligence, and training logs. These documents prove a prudent fiduciary process.
What happens if fiduciary duties are not met?
Sponsors can face audits, penalties, corrective actions, and potential personal liability. A documented process and timely remediation reduce exposure.
Do Virginia employers have additional fiduciary obligations?
Most private plans are governed primarily by ERISA, but state-level employment and operational factors can affect implementation. The best practice is to maintain ERISA-compliant process and coordinate execution locally.
How does local fiduciary training reduce compliance risk?
Local training improves consistency and engagement for committee members and leadership. It also supports better documentation, clearer roles, and faster corrective action when needed.
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training and the expertise of a TPSU Adjunct Lecturer.
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