Managing the Process, Promoting Plan Success
We are The Plan Advocate at Independence Square Advisors, an independent consulting practice advising retirement plan sponsors as investment fiduciaries.
We understand the main concerns that plague plan sponsors: fiduciary responsibilities, how their plan impacts their employees, and how to adequately prepare their employees for retirement. Plan sponsors seek to work with advisors who have specialized knowledge and experience with corporate retirement plans.
The Plan Advocate is a team of such specialized advisors within Independence Square Advisors – an independent retirement plan and wealth management services firm powered by LPL Financial as their broker/dealer.
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Fiduciary Guidance
The ability to act as an ERISA 3(21) and 3(38) fiduciaries is an advantage in our industry and a responsibility we take very seriously.
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Financial Wellness
Everyone benefits when employees can retire on time. What would a financial wellness program customized to your group of people look like?
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Plan Design Assistance
We show you how best practices such as ease of eligibility, automatic enrollment, re-enrollments, and automatic contribution escalation might impact your company’s plan.
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A quick look at how federal income taxes work.
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Choose Your Own Retirement Adventure
Retirement is one of the greatest adventures you’ll have. Which retirement adventure will you choose?
Retirement Income and the Traditional Portfolio
Experiencing negative returns early in retirement can potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets.
Separating the Signal From the Noise
A good professional provides important guidance and insight through the years.
The Anatomy of an Index
The S&P 500 represents a large portion of the value of the U.S. equity market, it may be worth understanding.
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How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
Simple 401k
See how increasing your 401(k) contributions today could affect your balance at retirement.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
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What You Need to Know About Social Security
Every so often, you'll hear about Social Security benefits running out. But is there truth to the fears, or is it all hype?
Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Where Is the Market Headed?
We all know the stock market can be unpredictable. We all want to know, "What's next for the financial markets?"
Jane Bond: Infiltrating the Market
Agent Jane Bond is on the case, cracking the code on bonds.