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Comprehensive PEP Marketing Plan for Financial Advisors

Growth Strategies · Help me prospect · Marketing Plan

PEP Marketing Plan

Boost your PEP efforts with ready-to-use marketing campaigns, designed to help you win new business with minimal effort. 

Grow Your Advisory Practice with Strategic Prospecting Plans

Growth Strategies · Help me prospect · Marketing Plan

Prospect Marketing Plan

Boost your prospecting and conversion efforts with a ready-to-use marketing campaign, designed to save time and enhance engagement.

Demonstrate Plan Value to Clients with Our Online Pricing Calculator

Growth Strategies · Help me prospect · Calculator or Tool

Demonstrate Plan Value with Online Pricing Calculator

Use our pricing calculator to create a custom illustration that demonstrates the plan value and compare Ascensus 401k plan pricing with current plan pricing.

Annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) for Retirement Plans

Engage Clients · Participant education · Information Guide

Annual COLAs for Retirement Plans

Explore how cost of living adjustments (COLAs) impact contribution limits and the operations of qualified retirement plans, SEP plans, and SIMPLE plans. Learn about the annual adjustments required by Section 415 of the Internal Revenue Code and how they affect your clients' retirement planning.

Helping Clients Achieve Financial Success Through Tailored Guidance and Support

Engage Clients · Participant education · Video

Advisor Story: Supportive Financial Planning for Clients

Explore how advisors can make a significant impact on clients' financial journeys through personalized guidance and support. 
 
 Our Advisor Stories series showcases real-world insights and strategies from successful advisors.

Prospect New Clients with SECURE 2.0 Tax Credit Calculator

Growth Strategies · SECURE 2.0 · Help me prospect · Calculator or Tool

SECURE 2.0 Tax Credit Calculator for Eligible Employers

Use the SECURE 2.0 Tax Credit Calculator to prospect small business clients by demonstrating potential tax credits available for sponsoring a retirement plan.

How Financial Advisors Can Help Younger Generations Understand the Importance of Saving for Retirement

Engage Clients · Participant education · Article

Inspiring Young Clients to Save

Use these tips to encourage younger generations to start saving for retirement — enhancing your advisory practice and fostering long-term client relationships. 

Maximizing Client Savings: Simple Strategies for Financial Advisors

Engage Clients · Participant education · Article

Finding Savings Opportunities for Clients

Help clients find simple opportunities to save more money, positioning yourself as a supportive and effective advisor.

Three Ways to Effectively Educate Retirement Plan Participants as an Advisor

Engage Clients · Participant education · Article

Educating Plan Participants Effectively

Enhance your advisory practice by bridging the financial literacy gap among clients, positioning yourself as a valuable resource and trusted advisor. 

How Financial Advisors Can Grow Their Clientele with Proven Marketing Strategies

Growth Strategies · Help me prospect · Article

Grow Your Client Base with Effective Marketing

Boost your financial advisory practice by dedicating a few hours each week to marketing activities, leveraging community engagement, social media, and thought leadership content.

How to Help Clients Stay on Track with Retirement Savings Goals

Engage Clients · Participant education · Article

Keeping Client Savings on Track

Guide clients to stay on track with their retirement savings goals, fostering retirement confidence and long-term financial success. 

Growing Your 401(k) Business: How to Write Effective Prospecting Emails

Growth Strategies · Help me prospect · Article

401(k) Business Growth: Email Prospecting Tips

Learn how writing effective prospecting emails—focusing on client needs and establishing value—can help you grow your 401(k) business.

How to Navigate Risk Tolerance Conversations with Clients

Engage Clients · Participant education · Article

Discussing Risk Tolerance with Clients

Help your clients confidently navigate their investment journey by understanding and managing their risk tolerance, positioning yourself as their trusted financial guide.

Five Ways for Financial Advisors to Prospect 401(k) Clients

Growth Strategies · Help me prospect · Article

Effective 401(k) Prospecting Strategies

Expand your book of business by leveraging easy prospecting methods and partnering with specialized providers to offer 401(k) plans to clients.

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.

Maximize Nonqualified Plans with COLI: Tax-Efficient Funding for Key Talent

Growth Strategies · Expand my practice · Article

Boost NQDC Plans with COLI

Discover how Corporate-Owned Life Insurance (COLI) can enhance nonqualified deferred compensation plans. Learn how COLI offers tax advantages, reduces plan costs, and supports long-term financial security for your clients. 

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.