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Top Factors to Consider When Choosing a 401(k) Plan

Evaluate Plan Providers

How to Evaluate a 401(k) Provider

Dive into the key factors to consider when evaluating a 401(k) plan provider, ensuring that the chosen recordkeeper aligns with client needs and business goals. From understanding fee structures to assessing customer service, learn what to look for when evaluating providers to make informed decisions that benefit your clients and their employees. 

How Advisors Can Benefit from Partnering with Retirement Providers for Enhanced Client Service

Evaluate Plan Providers

Advisor Story: People-Centric Retirement Services

Discover the importance of viewing service providers as partners to enhance client service and achieve better outcomes.

Our Advisor Stories series showcases real-world insights and strategies from successful advisors.

Building Your Financial Advisory Practice: A Comprehensive Guide for Advisors

Growth Strategies · Build my brand · Information Guide

Advisor Brand Building Guide

Discover how to establish your personal brand as a financial advisor to stand out in a competitive market, attract clients, and grow your business.

Boosting Business with Elite Advisor Strategies: Effective Approaches for Advisors

Growth Strategies · Build my brand · Products and Services

Promoting Your Practice: A Guide for Elite Advisors

As an Elite advisor, you and your clients deserve exceptional service and support. Explore tactics and messaging examples to help you market and promote your Elite retirement practice, highlighting the distinctive benefits you offer.

New Penalty-Free Distribution Option for Emergency Expenses Under SECURE 2.0

SECURE 2.0 · Distributions · Information Guide

Penalty-Free Distribution Options Under SECURE 2.0

Help your clients understand the new penalty-free distribution option for emergency expenses, including eligibility and benefits of the provision, introduced by the SECURE 2.0 Act. 

Understanding the Increased RMD Age Under SECURE 2.0

SECURE 2.0 · Distributions · Information Guide

Navigating RMD Changes Under SECURE 2.0

Help your clients navigate the changes to the required minimum distribution (RMD) age introduced by the SECURE 2.0 Act. 

Integrated Financial Wellness Programs for Advisors: Improve Client Outcomes & Strengthen Relationships

Engage Clients · Plan design & capabilities · Participant education · Employer education · Build my brand · Products and Services

How Financial Wellness Programs Elevate Your Advisory Practice

Through Ascensus, advisors can offer a fully integrated financial wellness program powered by Financial Finesse. This holistic financial wellness benefits program combines retirement plan administration with fundamental financial education and coaching. It is designed to help improve employee financial well-being by addressing daily finances, such as debt and budgeting, so they can save more effectively for retirement.

How Advisors Can Maximize Client Engagement Using the Latest Compensation, Retirement, and Benefits Insights

Engage Clients · Plan design & capabilities · Insights

Compensation, Retirement, and Benefits Trends Report

In an uncertain economic landscape, balancing compensation, retirement, and benefits programs is crucial for clients looking to attract and retain talent. Leverage insights from Ascensus' annual Compensation, Retirement, and Benefits Trends Report to guide your clients in understanding their program’s competitive position and making informed decisions for the year ahead.

Six Best Practices to Maximize Your BOLI Program's Effectiveness

Growth Strategies · Expand my practice · Article

Optimizing BOLI Programs for Maximum Impact

Help clients maximize the effectiveness of their bank-owned life insurance (BOLI) programs with these six best practices. Learn how to structure a BOLI program, understand regulatory and tax rules, review due diligence procedures, verify credit quality, monitor market conditions, and find a comprehensive provider.

Maximize Your Clients' Bank-Owned Life Insurance: Two Proven Strategies for Advisors

Growth Strategies · Expand my practice · Article

Strategic Optimization for Clients' BOLI Programs

With high interest rates persisting over the past few years, it's crucial for advisors to review and enhance clients' Bank-Owned Life Insurance (BOLI) policies to improve performance, credit, and risk-weight characteristics. Learn two proven strategies to help your clients optimize their BOLI portfolios.

Diversify Your Advisory Practice with Bank-Owned Life Insurance

Growth Strategies · Expand my practice · Article

Expanding Client Portfolios with BOLI

Learn how BOLI programs can help clients offset employee benefit expenses, achieve higher returns, and improve credit characteristics, and discover how partnering with an expert in institutional insurances can help you navigate the complexities of BOLI while growing your long-term, sustainable revenue.