Supporting the needs of corporate retirement plans
As a fiduciary, you seek to continue the success of your business while fostering a professional culture that both attracts and retains quality employees. Selecting and implementing the right retirement plan can go a long way in helping you achieve those objectives. Our team extends the capabilities and bandwidth of your management team to administer and manage retirement plans that support the needs of both your institution and workforce.
Whether you’re in search of a new sponsor or need assistance reviewing your current plan, our advisors offer comprehensive guidance, conducting thorough vendor searches, reviewing plans and providing quality support, as well as independent investment consulting. We have extensive experience working with providers, and seek to both maximize tax efficiency for your business, as well as participants’ benefits.
As your business evolves, we provide flexible support where it’s needed. We understand the complexities of managing a business, and staying abreast of regulations and the latest investment trends. We take our role seriously as an extension of your own team, so you can devote your focus where it’s needed most.
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As your organization grows and evolves, your retirement plan criteria may also change. We conduct provider analysis and research as frequently as needed, and work with you to help clarify the objectives of your institution and employees. Once a provider is selected, we guide clients through the integration process for a seamless transition.
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Our team leverages our extensive experience in working with providers to negotiate the fees and services that are best suited for your organization. We take into account your needs and corporate profile, and help develop a plan that is designed to be sustainable and beneficial for your organization and plan participants.
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Proper documentation is a key factor in ensuring the long-term success of your retirement plan. We provide support for this critical piece of your fiduciary duties, helping to implement the proper technology and systems to store and maintain records and documents, while keeping them easily accessible for convenient reference as needed.
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By providing employees with useful resources and opportunities to learn more about their plan options, you can better ensure the success of your chosen provider and the satisfaction of employees. We provide guidance and insight for your senior staff for educating employees and assisting in the ongoing facilitation of your benefits package.
Investing involves risk and you may incur a profit or loss regardless of strategy selected, including diversification and asset allocation.
Bond prices and yields are subject to change based upon market conditions and availability. If bonds are sold prior to maturity, you may receive more or less than your initial investment. Holding bonds to term allows redemption at par value, barring default or an early call at the issuer’s option. There is an inverse relationship between interest rate movements and bond prices. Generally, when interest rates rise, bond prices fall and when interest rates fall, bond prices rise.
Income from municipal bonds is generally not subject to federal income taxation; however, it may be subject to state and local taxes and, for certain investors, to the alternative minimum tax. Income from taxable municipal bonds is subject to federal income taxation, and it may be subject to state and local taxes.
U.S. government bonds and Treasury bills are guaranteed by the U.S. government and, if held to maturity, typically offer a fixed rate of return and guaranteed principal value. U.S. government bonds are issued and guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by the federal government. Treasury bills are certificates reflecting short-term (less than one year) obligations of the U.S. government.
