FAQ
- Can a cash balance plan be rolled over into an IRA?
- I heard that I can file Form 5310 with the IRS to sign-off on a plan termination. How does this work?
- Can plans be terminated early and if so for what reason?
- Do you set up 412(e)(3) insurance plans?
- I have a 412e3 plan or an insurance only defined benefit plan that I’m not happy with. Can you help me terminate it?
- Why do I receive a 1099-R when I have life insurance in a plan?
- Why does my cash balance plan limit the amount I can contribute to my 401(k)?
- Can I have a SEP with a cash balance plan or defined benefit plan?
- Can I combine a 401(k) and a defined benefit plan or cash balance plan?
- Can I have a traditional or Roth IRA with a defined benefit plan?
- Can I combine a SIMPLE IRA with a defined benefit plan?
- I have heard that my profit-sharing contribution is limited when I have a defined benefit plan. Why is this?
- What does your annual administration cover?
- Do you include an actuary in your services, or do I have to hire an outside actuary?
- I understand that my cash balance plan is subject to 3-year vesting. What does this mean?
- I have heard that a defined benefit plan is a “pooled” account. What does this mean?
- I hear that my plan has an interest crediting rate of 4-5%. What does this mean and how does it work?
- Is a defined benefit plan based on investing in the stock market? I heard that if my investments perform poorly, I will have to contribute extra to make up for the poor investment return.
- Am I able to split the cash balance plan investments into multiple accounts? For example, can I open an investment account at my bank and then also have an online brokerage account?
- What type of investments can I invest my cash balance plan in?
- What brokerage would open up my cash balance plan account so I can fund it?
- I’ve set up a retirement plan, and I’m ready to open up an investment account. How do I do it?
- I want to have an investment custodian that is not Schwab, Etrade, Vanguard or Fidelity. Is this possible?
- Can you help me fill out my account application form for Vanguard?
- Can you help me fill out my account application form for Fidelity?
- Can you help me fill out my account application form for Charles Schwab?
- Do you manage the money in the defined benefit plan?
- I’ve heard that I need to have a 5-year commitment. Is this true and what does the funding look like?
- I was told my plan may be a little overfunded in year one. What does that mean?
- Does my 401(k) contribution have to be done before year-end?