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 Taxing Story: Capital Gains and Losses
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Making a Charitable Gift
Did you know that there are benefits and limitations when you decide to donate stock? Learn more about your options.
Is a Variable Annuity Right for Me?
Pundits go on and on about how “terrible” or “wonderful” annuities are, but they never talk about if annuities are right.
Budget Check Up: Tax Time Is the Right Time
Tax preparation may be the perfect time to give the household budget a check-up.
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Estimate Your RMD
Calculate your required minimum distribution amount based on your account balance and age.
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.
Inflation & Retirement
See how inflation over time could affect the purchasing power of your retirement income.
What Is My Net Worth?
Get a snapshot of your overall financial picture by calculating your total net worth.
Comparing Mortgage Terms
Compare different mortgage term lengths side by side to find the option that fits your budget.
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Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.
Surprises
Making the most of surprises is a great reason to work with us.
Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance
Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.
The Long Run: Women and Retirement
For women, retirement strategy is a long race. It’s helpful to know the route.
Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
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?