### Question
How does fiduciary responsibility define consultant?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1111*, **consultant** is defined as:

> any person who, for compensation, advises, or represents an employee benefit plan or who provides other assistance to such plan, concerning the establishment or operation of such plan

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1111*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 4-fiduciary responsibility**

