2017
PLANADVISER Recordkeeper Services Guide

Recordkeepers’ consistent evolution

Providers

Providers

Kidder Benefits Consultants, Inc.

DC Assets ($MM) $1,610
% OF ASSETS BY CHANNEL
Direct5%
Third-party administrator20%
Traditional institutional consultant30%
Adviser/Broker30%
Other15%
ADVISER TYPES USED
Proprietary or affiliated broker/dealers
Nonaffiliated advisers
Designated firms
FEE STRUCTURES
Upfront commission (front-end load)
Finder's fee
Ongoing trail/commission
RIA fees/Hard-dollar fee
ERISA account/budget
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ADVISERS
Access to ERISA counsel
Provider search resources/tools
DC plan benchmarking
DC plan lead generation