401(k) plan administrators are typically an outsourced third-party responsible for handling the day-to-day tasks of your company's retirement plan. If you're unsure who your plan administrator is, you can always check your plan's Form 5500.
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Employee participation in a 401(k) plan is often simple and straightforward. However, if you have questions about taking out a loan, rolling over your 401(k) into another plan, taking distributions, or changing your investment percentage, you may need to contact your 401(k) administrator for guidance.
The administrator of the plan is not always the same as your financial adviser. The Plan Administrator can be found in the Summary Plan Description or on Form 5500, which you can request a free copy of through the Department of Labor’s website.
The 401(k) plan administrator is typically an outsourced third party who is tasked with handling all day-to-day responsibilities, including:
When choosing a 401(k) plan administrator, consider the fee structures for services rendered.
A 401(k) plan provider may charge:
The AUM fee may only be 1%, but that’s an extra $1,000 for every $100,000 in the account – which can add up considerably over time.
A 401(k) provider like Ubiquity does NOT charge AUM or per-employee fees. Since 1999, we have helped more than 100,000 small business employees save over $2 billion for their retirements, with a low, transparent, flat monthly rate. Employers are free to choose their own investments or work with any financial broker of their choosing, enjoying maximum flexibility to keep costs reasonable. We also provide a wealth of 401(k) resources so that employees can make informed decisions about their retirement savings.
Exorbitant fees are the primary reason employers change 401(k) plan administrators. Yet, a recent survey found only 27 percent of people knew how much they were paying in 401(k) fees. This information is commonly disclosed in mutual fund prospectuses and annual reports.
The plan sponsor (a.k.a. the employer) typically retains control over hiring or firing a 401(k) plan administrator. Union employees may have their 401(k)s governed by a board of trustees who oversee the plan’s implementation. Yet, employee lobbies can also sway companies to take another look around and reconsider how much the plan is costing workers. After all, these fees come out of employee earnings.
Learn more about affordable 401(k) plans for low flat monthly fees by contacting Ubiquity.
If you are a small business owner and need a retirement plan for yourself and your company, only Ubiquity offers flat-fee plans, plus expert guidance along the way.
We will fully customize your plan to meet the specific needs of your small business.
Setting up a 401(k) can be complicated. Only Ubiquity gives small business owners access to retirement experts in addition to industry-leading low flat-fees. Each sales expert has over a decade of experience assisting business owners in 401(k) plan design. Take advantage of this free benefit.
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