Burak Alpaslan, CFP®, AIF®, C(k)P®, CPFA®
Co-Founder | Partner
Burak Alpaslan is an independent 3(38) investment fiduciary specializing in employer-sponsored retirement plans governed by ERISA. His practice is built around a simple premise; every retirement plan committee member carries personal fiduciary liability under ERISA. Most inherit a process; few can prove theirs is defensible.
With more than 20 years of experience, Burak serves as an independent investment manager in the role ERISA defines under §3(38) — taking discretionary responsibility for selecting and monitoring the plan's investments. He executes these engagements as an Investment Adviser Representative of MML Investors Services, LLC, with the 3(38)-appointment held at the firm level - assuming discretionary responsibility for investment selection and monitoring as permitted under ERISA §3(38), while plan sponsors retain responsibility for the prudent selection and oversight of the appointed fiduciary.
His work centers on the Defensible Decision Framework™, a structured process that helps 401(k) and 403(b) committees document, benchmark, and defend how their plan is governed, while strengthening plan oversight for participant outcomes.
Burak has built and manages a Multiple Employer Plan (MEP) for mid-market employers and has guided retirement plans through mergers, acquisitions, and spin-offs. For plan sponsor clients who are also business owners, he coordinates with tax and legal professionals on personal wealth, estate, and succession planning —reflecting the practice's broader philosophy: Building Wealth at Work and Beyond™.
California Insurance License #: 0F10204
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