{"id":2176,"date":"2022-07-07T13:37:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T20:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/?page_id=2176"},"modified":"2026-04-30T11:04:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T18:04:27","slug":"small-business-retirement-plans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/es\/small-business-retirement-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Business &#8211; Retirement Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_slider_0 et_pb_slider et_slider_auto et_slider_speed_14000 et_animated et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_slides\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_0 et_pb_slide et_pb_slider_with_text_overlay et_pb_media_alignment_center et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_left\" data-slide-id=\"divi\/slide-0\"><div class=\"et_pb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_overlay_wrapper\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_slide_title\">De peque\u00f1os Negocios de los Planes de Jubilaci\u00f3n en el Condado de Orange<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\"><p>When you are looking for good talent to employ, you want to create a desirable work environment to attract the best talent. If you have 5 or more employees, the most sought-after employee benefit you can offer is a retirement plan. The question you have to ask is, how do you want it to work for you and your employees?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide_1 et_pb_slide et_pb_slider_with_text_overlay et_pb_media_alignment_center et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_left\" data-slide-id=\"divi\/slide-1\"><div class=\"et_pb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_overlay_wrapper\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_slide_title\">Retirement Plans for Small Businesses in Orange County<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\"><p>Within the state of California, as of June 30, 2021, employers with 50 employees or more were mandated to establish a retirement plan or take on the state-run CalSavers program. For those of you that have lived through this, is it working well, does it need revisiting? The most recent deadline has now passed, June 30, 2022, affecting more than 70% of small businesses, and employers with 5-50 employees. Even if you started CalSavers, or another, better options can be made.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide_2 et_pb_slide et_pb_slider_with_text_overlay et_pb_media_alignment_center et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_left\" data-slide-id=\"divi\/slide-2\"><div class=\"et_pb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_overlay_wrapper\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_slide_title\">De peque\u00f1os Negocios de los Planes de Jubilaci\u00f3n en el Condado de Orange<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\"><p>Deciding to implement a retirement plan for your business is just as much a personal decision as it is a business decision. There are incentives as an employer, tax advantages, and attracting and retaining employees. Still, there is also an underlying factor of designing a plan that also allows for additional benefits for you as the employer to maximize your retirement, and one day, your exit plan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide_3 et_pb_slide et_pb_slider_with_text_overlay et_pb_media_alignment_center et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_left\" data-slide-id=\"divi\/slide-3\"><div class=\"et_pb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_overlay_wrapper\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_slide_title\">Retirement Plans for Small Businesses in Orange County<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\"><p>Once a retirement plan is in place, the work is not done. This is where you gain insight into the partner(s) that you have chosen to design, implement, and manage the retirement plan. There should be no surprises if the details were properly addressed from the very beginning. There should be regular reviews for plan performance, seamless administrative execution, and employee support and education to address questions around participation and investing in the plan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_slide_4 et_pb_slide et_pb_slider_with_text_overlay et_pb_media_alignment_center et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_left\" data-slide-id=\"divi\/slide-4\"><div class=\"et_pb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_slider_container_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_slide_description\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_overlay_wrapper\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_slide_title\">De peque\u00f1os Negocios de los Planes de Jubilaci\u00f3n en el Condado de Orange<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_slide_content\"><p>Support and guidance for your retirement plan should be a positive experience and not a headache. You are busy running your business, addressing staffing and operations. The last thing that should be a concern is the professional team you put in place to orchestrate all that is your retirement plan. Your interests should be the first priority of any organization you place your trust in to do the job well. Ask questions, expect more, and don't accept anything less than what was promised.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">How Can Our Small Business Retirement Plan Advisors Help Your Business?<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your employees mean a great deal to you, and no matter how you approach your decision to start a retirement plan for your business, your personal needs will also have a significant impact on your financial decisions. Implementing a retirement plan for your company means initial and ongoing expenses, and early-stage and long-term tax benefits.<\/p>\n<p>You should also have a retirement plan that is designed to represent excellent value, and functions efficiently, without creating headaches for staff or employees. You need a financial team that ensures from the beginning that all your retirement plan needs and concerns are met and that each year all compliance and fiduciary requirements are purposely adhered to.<\/p>\n<p>Deciding which small business retirement plans are best suited for your business may come down to being hands-on versus hands-off, with no significant costs incurred versus leveraged costs for you as the employer. Ultimately, because of state mandates, you may have to choose based on being compliant and as cost-effective as possible instead of what you believe to be your best long-term option for now, if you don't explore your options. Our purpose is to help you sort through the retirement plan details and bring clarity to it all.<\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>By the end of this page, you to have an understanding of:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your different retirement plan options<\/li>\n<li>What type of small business retirement plans best serve your type and size of company<\/li>\n<li>Which retirement plans allow or require the employee\/employer to contribute<\/li>\n<li>What the contribution limits are for each type of retirement plan<\/li>\n<li>Which small business retirement plans can simultaneously work with other types of retirement plans<\/li>\n<li>The tax benefits for implementing a retirement plan, both initially and long-term<\/li>\n<li>How you can offer added value for your employees to participate in your retirement plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_right\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Sometimes you just want to run your business<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/401k-plans-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1682\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/401k-plans-scaled.jpg 1682w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/401k-plans-1280x822.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/401k-plans-980x629.jpg 980w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/401k-plans-480x308.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1682px, 100vw\" class=\"et_animated wp-image-2235\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Being a business that prides itself on quality and is exceptionally good at what you do, doesn't necessarily mean you will be good at launching and managing a retirement plan. Having the need to look into small business retirement plans, and wanting to keep it simple, inexpensive, and easy to administer doesn't mean that you have to do it alone.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_0 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Traditional 401(k) Single Employer Plan<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><ul>\n<li>A 401(k) is the most common retirement savings plan created by employers.<\/li>\n<li>Money is transferred from payroll deductions into the retirement account.<\/li>\n<li>The investment options within the plan are from a predetermined selection that applies options in various risk and timing categories.<\/li>\n<li>The plan allows for the employee to choose funds they deem most appropriate (in some cases, this process can be done with guidance).<\/li>\n<li>Choices represent stocks, bonds, and combinations of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.<\/li>\n<li>A 401(k) has the highest contribution limit of<\/li>\n<li>Many companies often offer a 401(k) match (a contribution of additional money, up to a certain percentage, as an employee benefit and incentive for employees to increase their own contributions).<\/li>\n<li>The money transferred into the 401(k) account reduces taxable income, dollar for dollar. A $60,000 per year income with a contribution of $15,000 into the retirement account, will only pay federal income tax on $45,000.<\/li>\n<li>Contributions to the account grow tax-free and are only taxed once withdrawn in retirement.<\/li>\n<li>Can be combined with other types of retirement accounts, such as profit sharing, cash balance plans, or an individual IRA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_1 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Pooled Employer Plan (PEP)<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>A pooled employer plan has all the same guidelines as a Single Employer 401(k). As the name eludes to, these plans are \"pooled\" with multiple companies (often unrelated) to reduce overall costs.<\/p>\n<p>Pooled Plans are meant to simplify, so all companies participating in the \"pool\" share the same plan document. The pooled plan provider purposefully designs a basic structure to apply to all the companies participating in the pool.<\/p>\n<p>A Pooled employer plan has a lower cost structure, time, and administrative commitment, but that also means you can be unaware if things go wrong and you are not aware until it is too late to do anything to mitigate the situation.<\/p>\n<p>A traditional 401(k) single-employer plan can be built to be extremely effective and competitive. Incorporating strong index funds, flat admin fees, advisory support, and fiduciary liability protection can prove to be a win-win for both employer and employees alike.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_2 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Solo 401(k) Small Business Retirement Plans<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>An entrepreneur without employees could consider implementing a 401(k) plan for themselves and a spouse. The Solo 401(k) plan also follows the same guidelines as an employer-sponsored 401(k), including contribution limits and the ability to be combined with other types of retirement accounts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_3 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">403(b), 457 Public, Private, Non-Profit Retirement Plans<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><p>There are also other types of retirement accounts, similar in many ways to 401(k)s that may sound familiar, referred to as 403(b), and 457s retirement plans. There are some unique differences, such as the type of employer, the funds made available, and some very specific employer rules that can be implemented. Since these types of plans only apply to certain businesses, such as non-profit, and public sector employers, please contact us directly if you seek further information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_4 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Simple IRA for Small Business<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><ul>\n<li>The Simple IRA was created to give employers with less than 100 employees and at least $5,000 or more in annual earnings.<\/li>\n<li>Employees can elect to contribute to their Simple IRA and the employer is required to make either matching or non-elective contributions.<\/li>\n<li>Similar to the other retirement plan options, employee contributions are made via payroll deduction and pre-tax, so again growth is tax-free, and only taxed upon withdrawal in retirement.<\/li>\n<li>Lower thresholds for contribution limits as compared to a 401(k).<\/li>\n<li>Not eligible for employer profit sharing or cash balance plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_5 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">SEP IRA for Small Business<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><ul>\n<li>SEP IRAs can be set up for any size business, including an individual business owner.<\/li>\n<li>This is a very easy plan to administer with minimal requirements<\/li>\n<li>A SEP IRA is a unique plan in the sense that it is funded <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">solely with employer contributions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Employers can contribute up to 25% of the employee\u2019s contribution into their SEP IRA account with a $66,000 cap for 2023.<\/li>\n<li>Each employee must be must receive the same percentage.<\/li>\n<li>Like a 401(k) a SEP IRA can be combined with profit-sharing plans, but not other retirement accounts such as a cash balance plan, or an individual IRA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_6 et_pb_toggle et_pb_toggle_item et_pb_toggle_close et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">CalSavers Retirement Savings Program<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content clearfix\"><ul>\n<li>Employer payroll deduction into a ROTH IRA for an individual employee.<\/li>\n<li>Since it is a ROTH IRA, the employee receives no tax deduction or reduction in taxable income for participation.<\/li>\n<li>Follows IRA contribution rules of $6,500 per year (50+ allows for an additional $1,000 as a catch-up provision for a total of $7,500 per year) for 2023.<\/li>\n<li>The employer is only responsible for registering and setting up payroll deductions.<\/li>\n<li>Limited fund options with less than optimal choices available.<\/li>\n<li>The employer is not responsible for questions about the program, managing investment options, processing distributions, or giving investment\/tax advice.<\/li>\n<li>Employees themselves can opt-out and back in at any time they choose.<\/li>\n<li>Employees are automatically set to a 5% savings rate of their gross pay but can adjust any time.<\/li>\n<li>Employees are responsible for their own account online, by phone, or by mobile app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>If it is a matter of being compliant as an employer, being fairly hands-off, allowing your employees to manage their own retirement plan, ease of implementation, low cost for employer and employees, better selection of funds, and an overall better user experience then you want to consider another option..., Icon.<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_3 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">How Competitive Is Your Retirement Plan As Compared To Other Businesses Your Size?<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>As fiduciaries, our job is to understand every part of your plan\u2019s fees - not just the fund and investment costs, but also what you\u2019re paying for recordkeeping and how your advisor is compensated. Benchmarking is one of the most reliable ways to ensure all of that is aligned with today\u2019s market and your responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Building regular benchmarking into your governance process is simply good practice. It demonstrates clear fiduciary oversight, helps confirm that both employers and participants receive fair, competitive pricing, and ensures your service levels match what you\u2019re actually paying for. Strong governance doesn\u2019t just keep you compliant \u2014 it also helps reduce unnecessary litigation risk and strengthens the long\u2011term health of your plan.<\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>You\u2019re juggling oversight from multiple directions. The Department of Labor and ERISA set the rules that govern how retirement plans must operate. The IRS adds another layer with requirements around plan documents, eligibility, contributions, and vesting. And on top of that, you have a responsibility to your employees to offer a plan that\u2019s cost\u2011efficient, well\u2011performing, and appropriately diversified.<\/p>\n<p>No one can be an expert in all of these areas at once (nor should you have to be). That\u2019s where we come in. Let us take on the heavy lifting so you can feel confident that your plan is compliant, competitive, and serving your people well.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_4 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Retirement-plan-review.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Retirement-plan-review.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Retirement-plan-review-1280x718.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Retirement-plan-review-980x549.jpg 980w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Retirement-plan-review-480x269.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2560px, 100vw\" class=\"et_animated wp-image-243642\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Zero Cost Retirement Plan Audit<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>In recent years, the cost structure of employer\u2011sponsored retirement plans has shifted dramatically. Fees across every major component\u2014investment management, administration, and advisory oversight\u2014have trended downward. Yet many organizations are still paying legacy pricing or receiving service levels that no longer align with today\u2019s standards.<\/p>\n<p>We can provide a precise, data\u2011driven evaluation of what your plan should cost in the current marketplace, the performance benchmarks you should expect, and the level of ongoing fiduciary support required to protect both your participants and your organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_cta_0 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Schedule a complimentary conversation to discuss your small business retirement plan<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\" data-et-mv-hidden-tablet=\"true\" data-et-mv-hidden-phone=\"true\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">You owe it to yourself to understand how all your retirement plan options work so you can make the most informed decision for your business.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Whether you are establishing a plan for the first time or realize that your plan can benefit from review and a complete audit, verifying the accuracy of your plan\u2019s financial statements, plan provisions, regulatory requirements, potential operational issues, including evaluating your complete fee structures, funds, administrative, and advisory costs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_promo_button\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/es\/schedule\/\" data-icon=\"9\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_5 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">401k\/ Solo 401(k) vs 403b vs 457 vs IRA\/Roth IRA vs Simple IRA vs SEP IRA<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/retirement-plans\/plan-participant-employee\/retirement-topics-401k-and-profit-sharing-plan-contribution-limits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #333333;\">Side by side comparisons of all retirement plan types for 2026:<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_pb_row_6col et_block_row et_block_row_6col\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_6 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_6 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/401k-workplace-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/401k-workplace-scaled.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/401k-workplace-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/401k-workplace-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/401k-workplace-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1620px, 100vw\" class=\"et_animated wp-image-238802\" alt=\"401k workplace details\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">401(k) \/Solo<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\" data-et-mv-hidden-tablet=\"true\" data-et-mv-hidden-phone=\"true\"><table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Who is it for:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Any company, public or private, Solo entrepreneurs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Who can contribute:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Employer and employee<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Max annual employee contribution:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">$24,500<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Annual catch-up (50+) or \"Super\" catch-up (60-63):<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">$8,000 or $11,250<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Total annual max contribution (including employer):<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">$70,000 or $77,500 (50+) or $81,250 (60-63)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_6 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_7 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/teacher_retirement_system-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1623\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/teacher_retirement_system-scaled.jpg 1623w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/teacher_retirement_system-1280x852.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/teacher_retirement_system-980x652.jpg 980w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/teacher_retirement_system-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1623px, 100vw\" class=\"et_animated wp-image-238803\" alt=\"School district retirement\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">403(b)<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\" data-et-mv-hidden-tablet=\"true\" data-et-mv-hidden-phone=\"true\"><table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.8425%; height: 361px;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Who is it for:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 56px;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Schools, Churches, tax-exempt organizations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 56px;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Who can contribute:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Employer and employee<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Max annual employee contribution:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 24px;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">$24,500<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Annual catch-up (50+) or \"Super\" catch-up (60-63):<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 24px;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">$8,500 or $11,250<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Total annual max contribution (including employer):<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 100%; height: 24px;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">$70,000 or $77,500 (50+) or $81,250 (60-63)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_6 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_8 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/457-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1617\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/457-scaled.jpg 1617w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/457-1280x855.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/457-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/457-480x321.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1617px, 100vw\" class=\"et_animated wp-image-238804\" alt=\"457 plan\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">457<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\" data-et-mv-hidden-tablet=\"true\" data-et-mv-hidden-phone=\"true\"><table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Who is it for:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">State, local governments, tax-exempt, non-governmental entities<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Who can contribute:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Employer and employee<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Max annual employee contribution:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">$24,500 or $49,000 (Last 3 years)<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Annual catch-up (50+):<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">$8,000 or double the max contribution in the last 3 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Total annual max contribution (including employer):<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">$72,000 or $80,000 (50+)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_6 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_9 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/calsavers-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/calsavers-scaled.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/calsavers-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/calsavers-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/calsavers-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1620px, 100vw\" class=\"et_animated wp-image-238805\" alt=\"Payroll deduction IRA\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">IRA\/Roth IRA - Payroll deduction IRA Plan Variants<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\" data-et-mv-hidden-tablet=\"true\" data-et-mv-hidden-phone=\"true\"><table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Who is it for:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Any type of company, public or private<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Who can contribute:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Employee only<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Max annual employee contribution:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">$7,500<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Annual catch-up (50+):<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">$1,100<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Total annual max contribution (including employer):<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">$7,500 or $8,600 (50+)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_6 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_10 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SIMPLE-IRA-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1858\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SIMPLE-IRA-scaled.jpg 1858w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SIMPLE-IRA-1280x744.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SIMPLE-IRA-980x570.jpg 980w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SIMPLE-IRA-480x279.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1858px, 100vw\" class=\"et_animated wp-image-238812\" alt=\"Simple IRA details\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Simple IRA<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\" data-et-mv-hidden-tablet=\"true\" data-et-mv-hidden-phone=\"true\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Who is it for:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Any company, public or private, with 100 or fewer employees, or self-employed individuals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Who can contribute:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Employer and employee<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Max annual employee contribution or Special SECURE 2.0 limit for employees of companies with 25 or fewer employees:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">$17,000 or $18,100<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Annual catch-up (50+) or \"Super\" catch-up (60-63):<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">$4,000 or $5,250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Total annual max contribution (including employer):<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">$17,000 or $21,000 (50+)\u00a0 or $22,250 (60-63) or $23,350 (Secure 2.0) + Employer contribution of 2% of pay or a 3% match (tied to the employee's salary, up to the $360,000 compensation limit)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_6 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_11 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SEP-IRA-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1619\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SEP-IRA-scaled.jpg 1619w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SEP-IRA-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SEP-IRA-980x654.jpg 980w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/SEP-IRA-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1619px, 100vw\" class=\"et_animated wp-image-238806\" alt=\"SEP IRAs for small business\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">SEP IRA<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\" data-et-mv-hidden-tablet=\"true\" data-et-mv-hidden-phone=\"true\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Who is it for:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Any type of company, public or private; Solo entrepreneurs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Who can contribute:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Employer only<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Max annual employee contribution:<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">No contributions<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Annual catch-up (50+):<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">No catch-up provision<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Total annual max contribution (including employer):<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Up to 25% of compensation, capped at $72,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_6 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_12 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Retirement Plan Tax Credit<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Retirement savings contribution credit<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_13 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">There are two distinct areas where implementing small business retirement plans can benefit you and your employees: initial tax credits and ongoing tax deductions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The original SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) of 2019, and the later update of the SECURE Act 2.0, in 2022, established criteria for tax credits for small businesses. It represents a line-item credit, which means the tax credit reduces the taxes you owe and, better yet, allows the credit to be claimed for the first three years the plan or feature is in place. Currently offering you up to $16,500 in credits.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For ongoing tax contribution credits, offering matching contributions or profit-sharing contributions to your employees' retirement accounts makes them tax-deductible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_pb_row_4col et_block_row et_block_row_4col\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_14 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/business-owner-tax-credits-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1426\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/business-owner-tax-credits-scaled.jpg 1426w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/business-owner-tax-credits-1280x969.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/business-owner-tax-credits-980x742.jpg 980w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/business-owner-tax-credits-480x364.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1426px, 100vw\" class=\"et_animated wp-image-238847\" alt=\"Retirement plan tax credits\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">401(k) Tax Credit For Small Business Retirement Plans<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p><strong>Businesses may be able to claim a tax credit of up to $5,000, for three years, for the costs incurred when starting a retirement plan.<\/strong> This tax credit reduces the amount of taxes your business may owe on a dollar-for-dollar basis.<\/p>\n<p>You can claim annual tax credits of 50% of the cost to establish and administer a retirement savings plan in three ways: <strong>The greater of $500, or the lesser of $250 per eligible non-highly compensated employee eligible for the plan; up to $5,000 per year, as well as adding automatic enrollment feature, which adds an additional $500 per year. Since the credits exist over the first three years, that can be up to $16,500.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We ensure that our prospective clients have a thorough understanding of their situation and what you can expect prior to implementing small business retirement plans.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_15 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Small Business Retirement Plans and Employee Retention<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Implementing a retirement plan for your employees can benefit you in retention and recruitment. In the terms of competitive salary, it is often the benefits, and more specifically, the retirement plan, that can represent the deciding factor.<\/p>\n<p>With a retirement plan in place, your employees not only save for their future, but they reduce their taxable income through contributions and participation in the retirement plan.<\/p>\n<p>Even more impactful is the power of the match. Employees contribute more towards retirement when their contribution is matched up to a certain amount or percentage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_16 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tax-credits-for-retirement-plans-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1111\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tax-credits-for-retirement-plans-980x953.jpg 980w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Tax-credits-for-retirement-plans-480x467.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1111px, 100vw\" class=\"et_animated wp-image-238848\" alt=\"tax credits for retirement plans\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_divider_1 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_17 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/retirement-plan-tax-credits-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1412\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/retirement-plan-tax-credits-scaled.jpg 1412w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/retirement-plan-tax-credits-1280x979.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/retirement-plan-tax-credits-980x750.jpg 980w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/retirement-plan-tax-credits-480x367.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1412px, 100vw\" class=\"et_animated wp-image-238849\" alt=\"tax rebates for retirement plans\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Matching Contributions<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Matching isn\u2019t a requirement to offer with your 401(k), but there is a good case to be made for a win-win scenario that it creates. <strong>Employees receive a reduction in their taxable income with their payroll participation<\/strong> in the plan while boosting retirement savings for their future. As the employer, you are supporting the financial future of your employees and at the same time, <strong>your matching contributions are 100% tax-deductible.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another good idea is making your plan a safe harbor plan, it allows a \u201cpass\u201d on 401(k) IRS non-discrimination testing (ensuring plans are equitable). Simply stated, this means that all employees and business owners can equally maximize their contributions as a percentage of their income, regardless of differences in salaries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_divider_2 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_18 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">ERISA Fiduciary Duties<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) established minimum standards for retirement plans in private industry to provide protections.<\/p>\n<p>It is important that you choose a partner that understands and oversees your ERISA fiduciary duties. There should be provisions should address things like monitoring of fees and expenses to ensure they\u2019re fair and reasonable, ensuring benefits and paying plan expenses are done correctly and in a timely manner, maintaining prudent management and diversification of plan assets, setting minimum standards for participation, vesting, benefit accrual and funding, and of course protecting the interests of all parties to ensure that the plan terms are consistent with ERISA, all while safeguarding that conflicts of interest must be avoided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_19 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ERISA-fiduciary-responsibilities.jpg\" width=\"1066\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ERISA-fiduciary-responsibilities-980x993.jpg 980w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ERISA-fiduciary-responsibilities-480x486.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1066px, 100vw\" class=\"et_animated wp-image-238863\" alt=\"Retirement plan responsibilities\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_divider_3 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_7 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_20 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Professional Retirement Plan Guidance <\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">What is involved, how long does it take, and what else should you expect?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_pb_row_1-4_3-4 et_block_row et_block_row_1-4_3-4\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_19 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The details here outline a timeline and detail when designing, implementing, fine-tuning, and launching a 401(k) retirement plan. Payroll deduction IRAs can be much faster.<\/p>\n<p>Costs can vary greatly with a payroll deduction IRA retirement plan in the few hundreds of dollars, while a complex 401(k) retirement with a cash balance plan can cost thousands. It is a matter of reviewing your needs and establishing the plan that best suits your business. <strong>The most important recommendation is to have everything clearly stated. If you are trusting any firm, they should provide complete transparency in costs and fees in return.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_20 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element dsm_image_accordion dsm_image_accordion_0 dsm_image_accordion_animation_fade_in dsm_image_accordion_animation_sequence_off\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dsm_image_accordion_wrapper dsm_image_accordion_trigger_on_hover\">\n                <div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element dsm_image_accordion_child dsm_image_accordion_child_0 dsm_image_accordion_horizontal_left dsm_image_accordion_vertical_top dsm_image_accordion_active_item\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dsm_image_accordion_child_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dsm_image_accordion_image_icon_wrapper\">\n                <span class=\"et-pb-icon et-pb-font-icon dsm_image_accordion_icon\">\n                    &#x3f;\n                <\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"dsm_image_accordion_title\">Week One - Establish Requirements:<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dsm_image_accordion_description\">Exploratory call to gain an understanding of your goals and priorities. Collect the census data of your employee population. Review prior plan documents (if applicable), and provide a complete outline and proposal consultation.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element dsm_image_accordion_child dsm_image_accordion_child_1 dsm_image_accordion_horizontal_left dsm_image_accordion_vertical_top\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dsm_image_accordion_child_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dsm_image_accordion_image_icon_wrapper\">\n                <span class=\"et-pb-icon et-pb-font-icon dsm_image_accordion_icon\">\n                    &#x3f;\n                <\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"dsm_image_accordion_title\">Week Two - Process and Documentation:<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dsm_image_accordion_description\">\nConduct conference call to review the process and confirm accuracy, conduct compliance review, confirm census, verify contributions and benefit formulas, and upon agreement of initial details, gain approval of engagement package and plan document.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element dsm_image_accordion_child dsm_image_accordion_child_2 dsm_image_accordion_horizontal_left dsm_image_accordion_vertical_top\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dsm_image_accordion_child_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dsm_image_accordion_image_icon_wrapper\">\n                <span class=\"et-pb-icon et-pb-font-icon dsm_image_accordion_icon\">\n                    &#x3f;\n                <\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"dsm_image_accordion_title\">Week Three - Plan Implementation:<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dsm_image_accordion_description\">\nImplement retirement plan, set up retirement plan dashboard and fund menu, and secure Trust ID for the plan (if applicable)<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_d4_element dsm_image_accordion_child dsm_image_accordion_child_3 dsm_image_accordion_horizontal_left dsm_image_accordion_vertical_top\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dsm_image_accordion_child_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dsm_image_accordion_image_icon_wrapper\">\n                <span class=\"et-pb-icon et-pb-font-icon dsm_image_accordion_icon\">\n                    &#x3f;\n                <\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"dsm_image_accordion_title\">Week Four - Enroll Participants \/ On-going Support:<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dsm_image_accordion_description\">Walk through enrollment instructions, enroll owner and\/or eligible employees into the retirement plan, schedule regular intervals to be used for quarterly reviews, and establish an employee wellness program (if applicable).<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_21 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Once a retirement plan is in place, there should be additional oversight that is communicated at a minimum annually on a smaller plan, but we prefer quarterly, or even monthly depending upon your needs. <strong>We also believe that workplace financial education for your employees should be provided on a quarterly basis, partnering with your human resources or staffing team.<\/strong> This gives them an extension of their resources while creating an environment for your employees to ask questions about their retirement, or even financially-related questions in general so personal financial stress can be minimized for increased workplace productivity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_8 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_22 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_21 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Professional Guidance For Your Employees<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Personalized Retirement Plan Advice for your employees as an additional benefit offering<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_pb_row_4col et_block_row et_block_row_4col\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_23 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_22 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/financial-frustration.jpg\" width=\"1296\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/financial-frustration.jpg 1296w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/financial-frustration-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/financial-frustration-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/taxsmartinvesting.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/financial-frustration-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1296px, 100vw\" class=\"et_animated wp-image-239184\" alt=\"Small business retirement plans advice\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Directing your employee 401k questions<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>As an employer, you can\u2019t legally give advice and human resources can only direct questions to your plan sponsor.<\/p>\n<p>Plan providers can explain how to access the online portal, the various categories of funds that are available to your employees, and how to make changes when they would like, but that\u2019s where their assistance ends.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_24 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_23 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon et_animated et_animated\">\uf509<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Advice customized for your employee needs<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Imagine the ability for your employees to look, on a consistent basis, at all the funds available to them, and decipher which are appropriate, (taking into account their specific goals, time horizons, and risk concerns) all while ensuring that this occurs without sacrificing the security, access, or control over their account?<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Would you like your employees to have professional advice<\/span> on exactly which funds are best for their needs and goals using the investment options that are already built into your retirement plan?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_25 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_24 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Advice doesn't mean compromise in security<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\" data-et-mv-hidden-tablet=\"true\"><p>Most funds that you make available within your employee retirement plan offerings are publicly traded funds. <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>This allows us to monitor those funds without the need to access their individual account.<\/strong><\/span><\/em> Your fund lineup allows our team to examine current market conditions, model options, your employee's time horizons, and risk tolerance so that we may consider their best interests in how to apply their allocations to help them achieve their financial goals for retirement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_icon_0 et_pb_icon et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_icon_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\" data-et-mv-hidden-tablet=\"true\">\uf505<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_26 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_25 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Access personalized, detailed, ongoing recommendations for your employee's 401k<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\" data-et-mv-hidden-tablet=\"true\" data-et-mv-hidden-phone=\"true\"><p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Our service provides advice on a consistent, monthly basis, and reviews changes on an ongoing basis.<\/span> <\/strong><\/em>This is especially important as market conditions are often the main factor that requires change.<\/p>\n<p>There are no long-term contracts, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong>(group discounts are available for 5 employees or more)<\/strong><\/em><\/span> and you are free to cancel anytime.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><strong>For a fraction of the cost of any other benefit you offer<\/strong><\/em><\/span><em><strong>,<\/strong><\/em><em> <\/em>your employees can receive ongoing, personalized investment advice, so they can confidently invest in their retirement plan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_13 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_27 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_cta_1 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div 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