Documents
Advisor Resources
Revenue Sharing TestimonyA good overview of an industry attorney’s explanation to Congress of mutual fund company payments back to service provider.
Financial Literacy MistrustA study that concludes fundamental investment concepts and trust in the financial institution are as significant in plan participation as is income and behavioral variables
Guide to Understanding FiduciaryGeneral primer on 401k plan fiduciary duties, liability and options to mitigate the exposure
Supreme Court DecisionCopy of the landmark decision that recognized an individual’s right to restitution for failure of the plan fiduciary to carry out their duties and responsibilities in a defined contribution plan.
Marketing Materials
MMPS Product SheetFor plans utilizing ASPire's TPA network, this product sheet provides a brief description of the product and a summary of fees. This one page sheet, front and back, can be used as Sales Support.
MMPS Product Sheet - RKS ONLYThis product sheet provides a brief description of the product and a summary of fees. This one page sheet, front and back, can be used as Sales Support.
MMPS Product Proposal - I Share Class InvestmentsThe marketing proposal describes the features and benefits of the ASPire + MMPS product with ASPire operating as the investment vendor. The Investment List includes funds within the I Share Class.
Plan and Participant Documents
RPMA Plan Establishment GuideTo add ASPire as a vendor and Morningstar as money manager in a Plan, this form is to be completed and signed by the Employer.
Sample Enrollment FormTo enroll as a Participant in a Plan with ASPire, this form is to be completed and signed by the Participant.
Sample Participant StatementSample of the account statement mailed quarterly to Participant's home address.
Morningstar Reference Materials
Morningstar Managed Plan Solutions BrochureOverview of the services provided by Morningstar Investment Services.
MPS Investment ProcessOverview of Morningstar Investment Services’ method for selecting funds and designing portfolios for plan participants.
MPS Active vs. PassiveA simple explanation of why Morningstar Investment Services believes in active investing of funds that match market returns and market risk.
Plan Sponsor Services AgreementThe agreement between the plan sponsor and Morningstar Investment Services. This serves as an aid in verifying fiduciary status and the degree of responsibility assumed, as indicated in the indemnification portion of the agreement
Investment Policy StatementDocument that is included with the MPS service and serves as an aid in explaining the degree of outsourcing MPS provides.
Aston River RoadA sample of the internal fund assessment, it is called the GPA after its scoring methodology. It helps explain not just the quantitative aspect of the fund evaluation but also the qualitative elements which most competitors do not perform.
I Class Fund ChangeSample communication of plan fund changes and portfolio changes. Helpful in understanding the fund monitoring process and sell discipline.
I Class Fund Performance I Class Portfolios Performance Q1 President's LetterA quarterly commentary from the President of Morningstar Investment Services, Jeffrey Ptak.
Morningstar Market CommentaryA quarter-end review providing insight into the market's performance.
Participant AgreementAgreement between Morningstar Investment services and the plan participant. It is helpful in understanding the service performed for the participant, should the participant elect to have their investment elections delegated by Morningstar.