Employee Fiduciary Reviews 29

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been working with Employee Fiduciary over the last 10 years to manage our retirement plan.  Wendy and the team at Employee Fiduciary have consistently provided excellent service and support.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Since the website address changed I needed help linking to the new one. I contacted Heather Hyatt for help she was out of the office so I called Jason Turk and he got me all hooked up in no time. I ha... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've worked with Employee Fiduciary for more than a decade. If you want a real person, to answer your calls, Employee Fiduciary is right for you. From the employee level to the sponsor level the in... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EF is always responsive to our TPA needs for our firm's retirement account. The help by email or phone is always appreciated. Christine and others are true problem solvers for us!

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About Employee Fiduciary

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Employee Fiduciary

Employee Fiduciary is a leading provider of cost-efficient 401(k) plans for small to medium-sized businesses. Our plans are designed to make retirement affordable for participants and annual administration simple for business owners.

Key Features:

  • Full-service administration: As a bundled 401(k) provider, we deliver all of the administration services your business needs to offer a plan to employees, including asset custody, recordkeeping, and third-party administration.
  • Dedicated Expert Assistance: A trained retirement expert will watch over your plan and be available to answer any of your questions. No call centers, no time spent on hold.
  • Custom Plan Design - Our plans are flexible and designed to fit your unique needs. As your organization grows and needs change, we can adapt to always give you the best plan possible.
  • Investment Freedom: Choose the investments you want - including low-cost index funds and ETFs - without markup or hidden fees. For participant advice, choose target-date funds or a financial advisor.
  • Clear Pricing Structure: Our transparent fee structure allows your business to manage plan expenses with confidence and without unexpected costs.

Employee Fiduciary is employee-owned and fully independent. Our guiding principles are transparency and simplicity because we know 401(k) confusion often leads to lower investment returns for plan participants and unnecessary time and expense for business owners.

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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Service

We have been working with Employee Fiduciary over the last 10 years to manage our retirement plan.  Wendy and the team at Employee Fiduciary have consistently provided excellent service and support.  When it comes to answering questions, the staff at Employee Fiduciary are always knowledgeable, patient and respond in a timely manner.  The excellent client support provided by Employee Fiduciary has been critical as we navigate plan changes and other issues that arise during the plan year.  We highly recommend Employee Fiduciary to businesses of all sizes.

3 February 2026
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Reply from Employee Fiduciary

Thank you for the kind words and for being a client for the past 10 years! We're glad Wendy and the team have been able to provide the support you need, especially when navigating plan changes. We really appreciate the recommendation and look forward to continuing to work together.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Katrina was great to work with !

Katrina was great to work with !! She was very knowledgeable, timely and friendly. The process was organized and easy to follow.

28 October 2025
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Reply from Employee Fiduciary

Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad to hear that Katrina made your experience smooth, organized, and easy to follow.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Business Model

Knowledgeable and responsive staff. A pleasure to work with. Quality organization with a great business model. I highly recommend them!

4 September 2025
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Reply from Employee Fiduciary

Thank you so much for the recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear you had a positive experience with our team and that our business model and service stood out.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Katrina was very responsive and…

Katrina was very responsive and knowledgeable for a complicated Solo 401(k) transition.

5 August 2025
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Reply from Employee Fiduciary

Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear Katrina was responsive and knowledgeable during your Solo 401(k) transition.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our Experience with Employee Fiduciary

We've worked with Employee Fiduciary for more than a decade. If you want a real person, to answer your calls, Employee Fiduciary is right for you. From the employee level to the sponsor level the interactions with the entire team at Employee Fiduciary has been nothing short of exemplary. Their platform's ease of use and reporting capabilities have made the most difficult of tasks, easy. They are true professionals who care about their customers. We'll be with them forever.

25 July 2025
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Reply from Employee Fiduciary

Thank you for your kind words and your long-standing partnership! We’re honored to have supported you for over a decade, and it means so much to hear that our team, platform, and service have made a meaningful difference at every level of your plan. Here’s to many more years together!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Revolution Hospitality Group conversation.

Haley Dunnam provided a thorough explanation of the services EFC delivers & she answered the prospect's questions.

11 April 2025
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Reply from Employee Fiduciary

Thank you for the kind words! We're glad to hear Haley provided a clear overview and was able to answer all the questions. We appreciate the opportunity to assist and are always here to help further if needed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great client experience

I have worked with Terry Tanner on multiple occasions, whether its connecting folks interested in setting up a plan here due to their open architecture nature and ability to access a variety of funds, or even getting Strive products added to the underlying platform. She's extremely quick to respond, beyond helpful, and a joy to reach out to.

22 April 2025
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Reply from Employee Fiduciary

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear Terry has been responsive, helpful, and easy to work with. We’re proud to offer open architecture investment options and appreciate your confidence in Employee Fiduciary.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Communication!

I would like to give my gratitude to Kristal Fedorchenko and Jason Turk for all of their assistance at Employee Fiduciary. Jason's intervention and explanation helped me understand the process. I appreciate you both for going above and beyond with communicating and understanding my needs.

21 April 2025
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Reply from Employee Fiduciary

Thank you for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that both Kristal and Jason provided the support and clarity you needed.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Their negligence cost us thousands of dollars!

On 3/14/25, the CEO (also Owner) of Employee Fiduciary sent us a NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF SERVICES in response to the previous day's honest sharing here of our experience with the company:

Their negligence resulted in thousands of dollars of costs (double taxes, early withdrawal penalties, etc.) to us. They gave us a new rep, but the owner would not accept responsibility or reimburse us for the costs (except to waive a few hundred dollars of their fees).

Edited to add: We have experienced several issues with the company. When our accountant notified us of overcontributions to our 401k accounts, we immediately contacted Employee Fiduciary. Instead of quickly returning the funds, they told us to wait for year-end testing and the funds would be returned then. When we asked about the status of the return of funds 13 months later during tax preparation, they told that the testing was not yet complete! The eventual late distribution of funds caused significant penalties (thousands of dollars) to us.
Another issue occurred when we noticed that Employee Fiduciary deducted almost $25,000 from our account. When we asked for the reason for this deduction, they said that we had requested it. They forwarded to us a spreadsheet with the names of the employees that the funds were applied to. We told them that we did not recognize any of the names. They eventually acknowledged the mistake and finally returned the funds weeks later. (Trustpilot reviewed and verified this information.) So, you may really need to keep an eye on what this company is doing or it may end up costing you big time!

14 March 2025
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Reply from Employee Fiduciary

Robert - We’ve thoroughly reviewed your updated claims and appreciate the opportunity to clarify.

Your claim of negligence relates to 2020 excess contributions. In September 2020, you notified us that you and your wife exceeded the year’s 402(g) limit and asked our representative about the process for refunding the excess amounts calculated by your CPA. She explained that we generally handle contribution refunds during year-end testing. That’s what happened in 2021.

We did not hear about this matter again until October 2022, when you raised it with our CEO. At that time, we credited a quarter’s fees as a goodwill gesture – our CEO thought our rep should have confirmed that you understood the personal tax consequences to you and your wife if the refunds happened after April 15, 2021 in her September 2020 response.

Regarding the $25,000 claim: your current representative has no memory of this issue, and we found no record of it after reviewing your plan’s transaction history for 2022 through 2025.

These matters were taken seriously and addressed transparently. Despite our efforts, ongoing threats and dissatisfaction over several years led us to terminate our relationship.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Impressive Customer Service!

Have been so impressed with the responsiveness and service from my representative, Andrea West. She has helped me navigate some new situations and provided me with all the information and proper documentation to be able to assist my employees in a timely manner. Andrea is amazing and has made some tough situations much more manageable. Navigating the website and submissions has been user friendly as well.

21 October 2024
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Reply from Employee Fiduciary

Thank you for your feedback! We are so glad Andrea has been able to assist you. We're lucky to have her!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Going above and beyond!

Since the website address changed I needed help linking to the new one. I contacted Heather Hyatt for help she was out of the office so I called Jason Turk and he got me all hooked up in no time. I have enjoyed working with Heather, she has always answered my question in a timely manor and so friendly. She goes above and beyond with sending information about what's happening with our plan.

15 April 2024
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Reply from Employee Fiduciary

Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad Heather and Jason were able to assist you quickly. Heather's dedication and friendly service are what we strive for, and it's great to hear it's making a difference. We're here whenever you need us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kelsi Harvell is Great to work with

Kelsi Harvell is Great to work with. Always prompt, friendly, and professional!

14 March 2024
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Reply from Employee Fiduciary

Thank you for the great feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Kelsie has been prompt, friendly, and professional. We're lucky to have her on our team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good CRM

Rosemary Elms was fantastic Relationship Manager and she was the primary Reason for a great experience with employee fiduciary.

14 May 2024
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Reply from Employee Fiduciary

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that Rosemary made such a positive impact on your experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The portals are user friendly

The portals are user friendly. If I need assistance I can always count on Christina Westwood to help or give detailed instructions to resolve my issues

23 April 2024
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Reply from Employee Fiduciary

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you find our portals user-friendly and that Christina has been there to assist you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kelsie Harvell is the best

Kelsie Harvell is the best. She is incredibly helpful, responsive and a pleasure to work with. I have consistently received great service working with Kelsie!

9 May 2024
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Reply from Employee Fiduciary

We appreciate your kind words! It’s fantastic to know that Kelsie has been so helpful and responsive.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My initial learning curve had me a bit…

My initial learning curve had me a bit nervous, but with Angela's administrative help, it took no time at all!

15 June 2023
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Reply from Employee Fiduciary

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad Angela could help ease your learning curve and make the process smoother. We're always here to support you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

EF is always responsive to our TPA…

EF is always responsive to our TPA needs for our firm's retirement account. The help by email or phone is always appreciated. Christine and others are true problem solvers for us!

1 May 2024
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Reply from Employee Fiduciary

Thank you for the great feedback! We're pleased to hear that our team, especially Christine, has been responsive to your needs and has helped solve any challenges. We appreciate your trust in us.

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