So are there any members of this thread that manage retirement plans?

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B/D or plan service providers?

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Where do you hang your retirement plan hats? Why?

We are a fee-only RIA. We work with a regional RK/TPA.

Principle has a great platform and provide a way to do fee only through an erisa fee.

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