Common use of Retirement Plan Services Clause in Contracts

Retirement Plan Services. ‌ Fees for the Retirement Plan Services are negotiable, based solely on our discretion, and vary based upon the nature, scope and frequency of our services as well as the size and complexity of the plan. A general description of the different types of fees for Retirement Plan Services appears in the fee schedule below: Fee Type Asset-Based Fees (Plan-Level)* Investment Fiduciary & Retirement Plan Consulting Services Not to exceed 1.00% Remote Investment Fiduciary & Retirement Plan Consulting Services Not to exceed .50% Flat Fee Negotiable Project Fee Negotiable *Depending upon the capabilities of the plan’s record keeper or custodian and the preferences of each plan sponsor, we may offer to manage model asset allocation portfolios for plan participants. We typically charge a quarterly fee of up to 0.10 percent for this service, and such fees are deducted from such participants’ individual accounts by the plan’s record keeper or custodian and paid directly to Creative Planning. Depending upon the capabilities and requirements of the plan’s record keeper or custodian, we may collect our fees in arrears or in advance. In some cases, plan sponsors instruct the plan’s record keeper or custodian to automatically deduct our plan-level fees from the plan account(s); however, plan sponsors may also request that we send invoices directly to the plan sponsor or the record keeper/custodian. Plans receiving Retirement Plan Services may pay more than or less than a client might otherwise pay if purchasing the Retirement Plan Services separately or through another service provider. There are several factors that determine whether the costs would be more or less, including, but not limited to, the size of the plan, the specific investments made by the plan, the number of or locations of plan participants, the services being offered by another service provider, and the actual costs of Retirement Plan Services purchased elsewhere. Considering the specific Retirement Plan Services, we offer, our fees may be more or less than those of other similar service providers. In determining the value of the plan account for purposes of calculating any asset-based fees, we will rely upon the valuation of assets provided by the plan sponsor or the plan’s custodian or record keeper without independent verification. Unless we agree otherwise, no adjustments or refunds will be made in respect of any period for: (i) appreciation or depreciation in the value of the plan account during that period, or (ii) any partial withdrawal of assets from the account during that period; All plan-level asset-based fees shall be based on the total value of the assets in the account without regard to any debit balance. No increase in the fees will be effective without prior written notice to the plan sponsor.

Retirement Plan Services. ‌ Fees for the Retirement Plan Services are negotiable, based solely on our discretion, and vary based upon the nature, scope and frequency of our services as well as the size and complexity of the plan. A general description of the different types of fees for Retirement Plan Services appears in the fee schedule below: Fee Type Asset-Based Fees (Plan-Level)* Investment Fiduciary & Retirement Plan Consulting Services Not to exceed 1.00% Remote Investment Fiduciary & Retirement Plan Consulting Services Not to exceed .50% Flat Fee Negotiable Project Fee Negotiable *Depending upon the capabilities of the plan’s record keeper or custodian and the preferences of each plan sponsor, we may offer to manage model asset allocation portfolios for plan participants. We typically charge a quarterly fee of up to 0.10 percent for this service, and such fees are deducted from such participants’ individual accounts by the plan’s record keeper or custodian and paid directly to Creative Planning. Depending upon the capabilities and requirements of the plan’s record keeper or custodian, we may collect our fees in arrears or in advance. In some cases, plan sponsors instruct the plan’s record keeper or custodian to automatically deduct our plan-level fees from the plan account(s); however, plan sponsors may also request that we send invoices directly to the plan sponsor or the record keeper/custodian. Plans receiving Retirement Plan Services may pay more than or less than a client might otherwise pay if purchasing the Retirement Plan Services separately or through another service provider. There are several factors that determine whether the costs would be more or less, including, but not limited to, the size of the plan, the specific investments made by the plan, the number of or locations of plan participants, the services being offered by another service provider, and the actual costs of Retirement Plan Services purchased elsewhere. Considering the specific Retirement Plan Services, we offer, our fees may be more or less than those of other similar service providers. In determining the value of the plan account for purposes of calculating any asset-based fees, we will rely upon the valuation of assets provided by the plan sponsor or the plan’s custodian or record keeper without independent verification. Unless we agree otherwise, no adjustments or refunds will be made in respect of any period for: (i) appreciation or depreciation in the value of the plan account during that period, or (ii) any partial withdrawal of assets from the account during that period; All plan-level asset-asset- based fees shall be based on the total value of the assets in the account without regard to any debit balance. No increase in the fees will be effective without prior written notice to the plan sponsor.

Retirement Plan Services. ‌ Fees for the Retirement Plan Services are negotiable, based solely on our discretion, and vary based upon the nature, scope and frequency of our services as well as the size and complexity of the plan. A general description of the different types of fees for Retirement Plan Services appears in the fee schedule below: Fee Type Asset-Based Fees (Plan-Level)* Investment Fiduciary & Retirement Plan Consulting Services Not to exceed 1.00% Remote Investment Fiduciary & Retirement Plan Consulting Services Not to exceed .50% Flat Fee Negotiable Project Fee Negotiable *Depending upon the capabilities of the plan’s record keeper or custodian and the preferences of each plan sponsor, we may offer to manage model asset allocation portfolios for plan participants. We typically charge a quarterly fee of up to 0.10 percent for this service, and such fees are deducted from such participants’ individual accounts by the plan’s record keeper or custodian and paid directly to Creative Planning. Depending upon the capabilities and requirements of the plan’s record keeper or custodian, we may collect our fees in arrears or in advance. In some cases, plan sponsors instruct the plan’s record keeper or custodian to automatically deduct our plan-level fees from the plan account(s); however, plan sponsors may also request that we send invoices directly to the plan sponsor or the record keeper/custodian. Plans receiving Retirement Plan Services may pay more than or less than a client might otherwise pay if purchasing the Retirement Plan Services separately or through another service provider. There are several factors that determine whether the costs would be more or less, including, but not limited to, the size of the plan, the specific investments made by the plan, the number of or locations of plan participants, the services being offered by another service provider, and the actual costs of Retirement Plan Services purchased elsewhere. Considering the specific Retirement Plan Services, we offer, our fees may be more or less than those of other similar service providers. In determining the value of the plan account for purposes of calculating any asset-based fees, we will rely upon the valuation of assets provided by the plan sponsor or the plan’s custodian or record keeper without independent verification. Unless we agree otherwise, no adjustments or refunds will be made in respect of any period for: (i) appreciation or depreciation in the value of the plan account during that period, or (ii) any partial withdrawal of assets from the account during that period; All plan-level asset-asset- based fees shall be based on the total value of the assets in the account without regard to any debit balance. No increase in the fees will be effective without prior written notice to the plan sponsor.