The QPAM exemption is a class prohibited transaction exemption (PTE) that provides broad relief for employee benefit plan and IRA transactions that otherwise would be prohibited under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, as amended (ERISA), as long as the transactions involve a "qualified professional asset manager" (known commonly by its acronym, QPAM).

Under the QPAM exemption (PTE 84-14 (Final Amendment, as corrected - 89 FR 65779)) , any entity that relies on the exemption must notify the Department of Labor (Department) of its reliance on the exemption. Below is an alphabetical list as of September 30, 2024, of every entity that has notified the Department that they currently rely on this exemption or may in the future. This list will be periodically updated as additional entities notify the Department.

The Department has not verified whether any of these listed entities meet the exemption’s requirements. An entity’s inclusion on the list should not be taken as the Department's endorsement of the use of the entity as a service provider or fiduciary. Plan fiduciaries should consult with legal counsel regarding contracting with a QPAM and related issues.

Click on each heading to see the entities in that letter range. If you would like to use your browser search function to find a specific entity, first click “Expand All.” For assistance with the QPAM Exemption or this list, please contact the Office of Exemption Determinations (OED) by phone ((202) 693-8540) or email (e-OED@dol.gov).