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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Simple 401k
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Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
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Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
Keep Your Umbrella Handy
Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.
Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees
Do your insurance needs stay the same when the nest empties?
A Cheat Sheet for Sending Your Kid to College
Dropping off your child is loaded with emotions; here are a few tips for a smoother experience.
8 Financial Milestone Birthdays
Get ready to celebrate your financial birthdays in this informative infographic.
A Look at Whole Life Insurance
Whole life insurance remains in force as long as you remain current with premiums. Here's how it works.
Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person
Business owners may be able to protect themselves from the financial consequences of losing a key employee.
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College Savings
See how much you may need to save now to cover future college costs for your child.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
My Retirement Savings
See how your current savings rate and contributions may grow into retirement income.
The Power of 401k Catch-Ups
See how catch-up contributions after age 50 could significantly boost your retirement balance.
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Perception vs. Reality
There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
Acres of Diamonds
In life it often happens that the answers to our most pressing questions are right in our own backyards.
Bridging the Confidence Gap
In the world of finance, the effects of the "confidence gap" can be especially apparent.
18 Years Worth of Days
The average retirement lasts for 18 years. What will you do with your days?
It May Be Time for a Financial Checkup
It’s never a bad time to speak with your financial professional about changes in your situation.
Retirement Plan Detectives
Watch this fun video for tips on how to search for missing money.