Pension Consultants is a unique resource for plan sponsors with fiduciary responsibility. Because we operate independently, we are able to provide assistance with any facet of your pension plan, including ERISA services, record keeper and investment search, selection and monitoring, and retirement plan education and advice. We’re an asset to individuals as well. We apply our extensive knowledge of the retirement plan industry to your retirement plan to show you how to make informed decisions.
ERISA Services
What is ERISA? ERISA (also known as the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974) was established to protect the assets of millions of Americans who invest in employer-sponsored retirement plans. ERISA does not require that any employer establish a benefits plan, rather it mandates that those who do offer plans adhere to appropriate standards. Continue reading »
Vendor Services
An independent expert is essential in negotiating with employer retirement plan vendors. Our Vendor Services department performs extensive research and maintains (and constantly updates) an exhaustive database of record keepers, custodians and trustees and the plans and services they provide. Continue reading »
Investment Services
A strong investment portfolio is at the core of any well-executed retirement plan. Selecting and monitoring investments for an employer-sponsored plan is a tremendous responsibility and it can be difficult to trust that you’ve identified sound investments among endless investment options and trendy schemes, many of which are unproven. Continue reading »
RetireAdvisers® Education and Advice Services
Beneath all of the rules and regulations, retirement plans serve one purpose: to allow participants to live comfortably after their careers. To do so, people must be engaged in the retirement planning process. Through our RetireAdvisers® services, we meet with clients face-to-face to explain the intricacies of portfolio management. Continue reading »
Plan Sponsor Review
For prospective clients, we created a process called the Plan Sponsor Review.The purpose of the Plan Sponsor Review is to provide you with concrete improvements to your plan and its operation while simultaneously letting you sample the value of the services Pension Consultants provides. Through this complimentary service, we gauge how your plan is performing in terms of ERISA compliance. We also conduct an Investment Review and Vendor Assessment, and analyze how your plan is working for Participants. Continue reading »
