Ongoing Plan Governance & Committee Support

Structured retirement plan governance support and fiduciary oversight for employers

Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, we serve clients nationwide. 

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When Oversight Becomes Reactive Instead of Structured

Retirement plan governance is not defined by initial setup. It is defined by consistent monitoring, documented decisions, and disciplined oversight.


Investment reviews get delayed. Committee minutes become inconsistent. Fee benchmarking falls behind schedule. Over time, fiduciary exposure increases not because of a single decision, but because of inconsistent process.



As part of our broader Retirement Plan Advisory framework, we help plan sponsors maintain structured governance designed for long-term accountability.

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What Ongoing Governance & Advisory Means

Governance is the structured coordination of fiduciary roles, monitoring protocols, documentation standards, and committee oversight.


We support employers across 401(k), 403(b), and 457 arrangements by formalizing investment monitoring practices, clarifying authority, maintaining disciplined review cycles, and reinforcing employee communication and education.


Ongoing advisory is not transactional. It is sustained oversight aligned with ERISA expectations and defensible decision-making standards.

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How Governance Aligns With Fiduciary Structure

Ongoing oversight must integrate with your fiduciary framework.


Whether operating under a 3(21) advisory model or a 3(38) discretionary structure, governance processes must align with disciplined Fiduciary & ERISA Compliance standards.


Monitoring without authority creates risk. Authority without documentation creates exposure.


We ensure reporting, review cycles, and documentation operate within clearly defined oversight protocols.

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Ongoing Governance & Advisory Services We Provide

Our advisory services focus on maintaining consistent oversight and documented accountability.

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Investment Policy Statement Development and Maintenance

We establish and update IPS documentation defining evaluation standards, monitoring thresholds, and decision protocols.
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Retirement Committee Support

We assist with structured meeting preparation, reporting materials, and documentation practices aligned with fiduciary standards.
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Investment Monitoring Oversight

We provide disciplined performance review within defined governance parameters and recommend structured action when warranted.
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Fee Benchmarking and Reasonableness Review

We periodically evaluate investment and administrative costs to support fiduciary alignment.
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Documentation and Recordkeeping Support

We help ensure fiduciary decisions are formally recorded and defensible.

Our focus is consistency, discipline, and structured accountability.

Our Ongoing Governance Process

Strong oversight follows defined structure.

  • Step 1: Review

    We assess your current governance framework, IPS documentation, monitoring schedule, and committee procedures.

  • Step 2: Formalize

    We refine documentation standards, reporting protocols, and oversight responsibilities.

  • Step 3: Monitor

    We provide ongoing investment and fee review aligned with established governance cycles.

  • Step 4: Document

    We support structured documentation of fiduciary decisions to maintain defensibility over time.

Governance is not a one-time correction. It is sustained discipline.

Is Your Governance Framework Built for Long-Term Accountability?

If committee oversight feels inconsistent, documentation incomplete, or monitoring reactive rather than structured, it may be time to strengthen your governance model.


We work with Richmond plan sponsors to implement ongoing advisory structures designed for clarity, accountability, and long-term fiduciary alignment.