Overview
The 401(k) defined contribution plan is a cornerstone of benefits programs and has been since the late 1970s, and continues to increase in demand as their access expands.
These plans are excellent tools for employers to help their employees save for retirement. They are easy to adopt, and plan sponsors should be diligent in their management as it relates to plan documentation and compliance, fiduciary responsibility, investment selection and monitoring, employee communication, and ongoing plan review. Given these complexities, plan sponsors need strong partners such as advisors and third party administrators to support the administration and oversight required.
Why Choose FuturePlan?
FuturePlan offers high-touch personalized service from local TPAs backed by the strength and security of a large national firm.
Breadth of experience
FuturePlan experts have been designing and implementing 401(k) plans for the past 50 years and serve more than 42,600 plan clients across all industry sectors.*
*As of 12/31/2023
Guidance on Advanced Plan design
Plan design can be complex and requires an experienced professional to meet a company’s goal for establishing a retirement plan. FuturePlan will assess firm demographics, employee eligibility, vesting schedules, contribution types, nondiscrimination testing, and many other aspects. In addition, an in-depth analysis is needed to recommend an appropriate plan type (e.g., a cross-tested or age-weighted plan, a profit sharing only plan, a profit sharing with 401(k), a 401(k) with an automatic enrollment feature, a safe harbor plan, etc.)
Industry knowledge
FuturePlan has some of the most credentialed and knowledgeable retirement plan practitioners in the world and is supported by a deep bench of subject matter experts, actuaries, and our large in-house ERISA team.
Service Standards
Detailed service standards are maintained and monitored on a daily basis to evaluate turn-around times and ensure satisfaction.
Specialized Plan Services for Solo(k) and Solo DB Plans
Specialized plan services can help self-employed business owners and consultants maximize tax and retirement savings. A solo 401(k) is an individual 401(k) designed for a business owner with no employees. A solo DB plan is a qualified employer-sponsored retirement plan that helps self-employed business owners save for retirement by allowing them to make very high contributions.
Ideal Candidates
Defined contribution plans are ideal for both small and large businesses. Good prospects generally include:
- Any employer with over two employees.
- Employers who want to remain competitive in the marketplace by offering a 401(k) plan as part of their benefits package.
- Profitable companies who can maintain a consistent employer match if they so choose to offer one.
- Employers who may have a workforce requiring a wide range of investment options.
Plan Advantages
Ease of Access
Any business can establish a 401(k) plan, including: C Corporations, S Corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, and the self-employed.
Attract and Retain Top Talent
A 401(k) plan can make a firm’s retirement package much more appealing to current and future employees.
Flexibility
Access to 401(k) funds are made available to employees and plans may opt to include loan features as well.
Investment Variety
401(k) plans offer a large range of investment options to support participants with varying degrees of experience and risk tolerance.
Optional Participation
Plan sponsors may choose to automatically enroll their employees into a 401(k) plan, and participation is still optional for employees. In addition, employees determine how much they wish to contribute to their plan and can change their rate at any time.
Tax benefits
Pre-tax contributions made by employees helps lower their taxable income and earnings grow tax deferred.
Portability
If participants leave an employer, they can rollover the assets into an IRA or another 401(k) plan, or leave the assets in the plan to continue to grow.
Let’s Work Together
If you’re interested in learning more about our defined contribution plans and other plans we offer and services we provide, fill out this form and one of our dedicated FuturePlan team members will reach out to you.
