Illustration of 401k alternative investments — a 401(k) briefcase beside puzzle pieces labeled private equity, private credit, and crypto
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401k Alternative Investments: DOL Proposal & Fiduciary Guide

BySW Accounting admin

Can employers put private equity, private credit, or crypto into a 401(k) plan? Federal policy is opening the door. The Department of Labor has proposed a rule and the White House has issued an executive order that together make it easier to add 401k alternative investments to plan menus — but ERISA’s fiduciary duties still…