### Question
How is the "consultant" defined?


### Answer
The term **consultant** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1111* as follows -

> 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**

