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Why exactly Fidelity chose 2018 to levy visible .05% 401(k) surcharge on Vanguard funds

After an abrupt business model shift from recordkeeper to advisor, the Boston-based 401(k) king may be a leader in fee 'levelization' that encourages other fund firms to act

Author By Lisa Shidler February 9, 2018 at 6:10 PM
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Jason Roberts: What caught me off guard is that Fidelity says it is going to give advice to plans and participants.

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