Retirement Plan Advisors

I’m finally taking steps to move from a service role into production. Nervous but excited. 401k plan background, so I plan to approach this market as a 401k specialist advisor. Best prospecting tips?

How do RIA retirement plan focused advisors feel about taking on new advisors to your firm? What do you look for in candidates? I’d like to get out of my corporate role, curious if this makes sense

Does anyone partner with any 401(k) robo-advisors like Guideline, Vestwell, Human Interest, Ubiquity, etc.? How are they compared to more established 401(k) providers? Pros/cons to any or all?

Which Investment Analysis and Reporting System do you use? What are the pros/cons?

Currently we only serve IRAs and brokerage accounts but our firm is looking to get into the retirement plan space. Can anyone offer advice, direction or a good place to learn more?

So... how can I become more involved with MEPs?

What are you doing to ensure profitability for small plans with limited comp?

Hoping to have a conversation with my dentist’s business manager spouse tomorrow about their 401k. They haven’t priced their plan in 15 years. What documents do I need to ask for to do the research?

Does anyone have thoughts on RPAG? Is it worth the cost? Is there something better?

Does anyone have any thoughts as to how Ascensus’ massive takeover of small, local TPAs will affect the industry long term?

I am potentially able to get in front of 4-5 of the “right people” to potentially take over some 401k plans. I have never ventured into this area. Any suggestions on where to start for...continued

I am currently working with a few 401k plans as their advisor on various platforms. If I end up going to an RIA, how do I handle this business?

What’s your tax strategy to minimize self employment taxes?

How do you get appointments with plan sponsors? They are hard to get in contact with and then 401(k) seems so low on their priority list or they "are happy with" (don't know about) their… more

What is RIA obligation for fee reporting? We provide info on our management fees. TPA/recordkeeper does not provide info on fund fees. Are we as advisors obligated to do so and how often to report?

So are there any members of this thread that manage retirement plans?

What databases is everybody using to lookup current plans and are you successful with this database taking over existing plans?

Just started getting into the ESP’s have most you expanded your business solely into ESP’s or do you still meet with individual clients that are not part of your group plans also?

Please ask more to join. Would like to get some more feedback from other Retirement Plan Consultants. For example:

What recordkeepers do you find to be easiest to work with and hardest to work with?

I currently use adp platform, reach out to me. Bill 6314129500

Hi all- new to fishbowl. Not really sure how to use and explore the app yet but I saw this bowl and figured I would introduce myself. I am a wholesaler for 401K and I am able to partner with advisors … more

Welcome to the Retirement Plan Advisors Bowl. The goal is to give advisors of Retirement Plans a place to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and daily ins and outs of working with all types of em… more