Which recordkeepers do you think are best in the micro plan market?

Looking for:
- Open-architecture
- Reasonable fee
- User-friendly online portal
- Good servicing
- Allow own model creation

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For all of the requirements you list, Lincoln. Otherwise Principal is excellent, with some limitations, but very good.

I used to consider Principal to be the gold standard, but their customer service has really fallen off. I now have a good shot when I go up against them.

Vestwell

Bluestar, Ubiquity (great for manufacturing, landscaping, staffing, and other industries with high turnover), Ascensus is a top fav., and Guideline for straight forward safe harbor plans.

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