1) retirement programs for
your business
Be selective. Choose wisely. A retirement savings program should complement your business, not complicate it.
At Ameritas, we will help you explore your options. And there are many.
Type of Program
Features and Benefits
Traditional 401(k)
It is the most popular employer-sponsored retirement plan for private
companies. Plan participants can make pre-tax contributions. Employers may
choose to match their participants’ contributions.
Safe Harbor 401(k)
This plan design gives highly compensated employees the ability to maximize
their salary deferrals without the sometimes problematic nondiscrimination
testing requirements. By providing a required employer contribution, a Safe
Harbor 401(k) plan design has the potential to create more deferral opportunity
and incent participants with an employer contribution.
Roth Option
Both the traditional 401(k) and Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plans can elect
to offer the Roth 401(k) feature. Roth contributions are made on an after-tax
basis and earnings grow tax-free.
Ameritas SoloPlus®
This plan type is especially well suited for small businesses that employ only
owners and their spouses and offers all the features available to larger employers.
Ameritas EZ(k)®
Our streamlined program features a Safe Harbor 401(k) with key features found
in more traditional retirement plans, yet is simple to implement and administer.
401k ELITE Multiple
Employer Plan (MEP)®
With this plan, unrelated businesses participate in a single qualified retirement
plan sponsored by a third party. With our 401k ELITE MEP, a business can
achieve the economies of scale typically only realized by larger plans. It relieves
the business owner of many of the time-consuming duties and responsibilities
associated with sponsoring a plan. It’s cost-effective and reduces fiduciary
responsibility and liability.
New Comparability Plan
Here is a plan that allows employers to maximize contributions to a targeted
group. There can be different benefit structures for different divisions. In order
for such a plan to meet non-discrimination requirements, certain minimum
contributions are required for all benefiting employees.
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2) Type of Program
Features and Benefits
Cash Balance Plan
This defined benefit plan operates similar to a profit sharing plan. The
contribution is determined annually based on an actuarial calculation that
takes into consideration an individual’s current age and salary and years to
retirement, typically age 65. Advantages include:
• Plan sponsors can define their contributions
• Deductible contributions are substantially higher than in a defined
contribution plan, such as a 401(k)
457(b)
Employees of states, municipalities, political subdivisions or agencies can
participate in this deferred compensation plan to save for retirement.
Which plan will work for you and your business?
Our knowledgeable professionals can develop an appropriate plan and will assist in making the transition from
your current provider. Our experienced team offers a full range of services that includes plan conversion, key
administrative functions and administrative support. For more information, call 800-923-2732.
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York
Retirement Plans Division
1350 Broadway, Suite 2201
New York, NY 10018
800-923-2732
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but not limited to: Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York and Ameritas Investment Corp., member
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Ameritas EZ(k)® and Ameritas SoloPlus® are registered service marks of affiliate Ameritas Mutual Holding Company. 401k ELITE
Multiple Employer Plan® is a registered service mark of affiliate Ameritas Holding Company.
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