A plan sponsor has so many things to do in running a business that they often forget that as a 401(k) plan sponsor, they are also a plan fiduciary. Being a plan fiduciary requires the highest duty of care in equity and law. So to eliminate some of the burdens, a plan sponsor may want to hire a plan provider that will lessen the burden by serving in a fiduciary capacity. This article is all about the things to avoid when considering hiring plan providers as plan fiduciaries.