There is ongoing pressure on plan providers to continue to lower fees. And, it is reasonable to expect providers to seek alternative sources of revenue that may not be part of plans’ direct costs. In monitoring providers, fiduciaries should take note of rules under ERISA that require fiduciaries to obtain information from providers about both direct and indirect compensation that will be received by providers “in connection with” the plan services. This requirement goes beyond simply negotiating plan fees and beyond the general “prudence” requirements.