Required to modulate lifespan, in concert with hcf-1, acting redundantly with 14-3-3-like protein ftt-2. Interacts with daf-16 and sir-2.1 (PubMed:16777605). Interacts with atgl-1 (PubMed:26098762). Interacts with hcf-1 (PubMed:21909281). Belongs to the 14-3-3 family.