• Ascensus
  • Newport
  • FuturePlan
  • Provident Trust

Nonqualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC) Plans

Help Clients Recruit, Retain, and Reward Top Talent

Nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans are a great tool for your clients who need to recruit and retain in-demand talent, allowing them to offer supplemental retirement plans to senior management and other key employees. 

NQDC Expertise

Grow your business together with an NQDC leader

Help your clients get more from their NQDC program by working with a partner who has highly specialized expertise.

Source: Ascensus data as of March 31, 2025 

2024 Newport/PLANSPONSOR NQDC Trends Survey Report

Experience NQDC total plan management

Newport, an Ascensus company, and PLANSPONSOR magazine have partnered to bring you the 2024 Newport/PLANSPONSOR NQDC Trends Survey Report, the retirement industry’s broadest and most comprehensive employer view of NQDC plans.

Total plan management and consulting for your clients

Whether your client wants to improve an existing NQDC plan or create a new one, we have the expertise and experience to help them achieve their objectives, with total plan management that consists of four main components. 

Plan consulting and design

Dedicated consulting services support you and your clients through every step of the implementation and conversion process to improve existing plan design or design a new one.

Plan financing and hedging strategies

We work with you to carefully plan your clients’ financing and hedging strategy to ensure assets are properly invested, with a focus on reducing earnings volatility. 

Plan administration

Our suite of plan administration services includes everything from strategic meeting coordination to detailed administration guidance, all designed to align with your clients’ specific needs. 

Communication and education

Give your clients the tools to educate their employees about the key benefits of nonqualified plans through enrollment kits, a secure website, and an on-call service center.  

Related Resources

Discover detailed insights on NQDC plans that can aid in advising clients and supporting their employees effectively.   

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