### Question
How does the law define investment manager?


### Answer
Under *29 U.S.C. § 1002*, **investment manager** is defined as:

> any fiduciary (other than a trustee or named fiduciary, as defined in section 1102(a)(2) of this title)—


(A) who has the power to manage, acquire, or dispose of any asset of a plan

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle A-General Provisions**

