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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Insurance Needs Assessment: For Empty Nesters and Retirees
Do your insurance needs stay the same when the nest empties?
Comparing Investments
Compare two different scenarios side by side to see how they stack up over time.
The Financial Literacy Crisis
Many Americans are operating their personal finances with only the barest minimum of knowledge.
A Penny Saved is Two Pennies Earned
Here are some simple and inexpensive energy-saving tips that may help you save money.
The A, B, C, & D of Medicare
Learn about all the parts of Medicare with this informative and enjoyable article.
Retirement Realities
Many pre-retirees can become focused on the “ideal” retirement, but turning that dream into a reality can be tricky.
Three Key Questions to Answer Before Taking Social Security
When to start? Should I continue to work? How can I maximize my benefit?
Volunteering in Retirement
For many, retirement includes contributing their time and talents to an organization in need.
It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times
Learn about key investment principles that will help you navigate the unpredictability of the financial markets.
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How Long Will Your Money Last?
See how long a lump sum of savings could last based on your withdrawal rate and return.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
How Long Will My Savings Last If I Become Disabled?
See how long your current savings might last if a disability interrupted your income.
Federal Capital Gains Tax Estimator
Estimate your potential federal capital gains tax liability on the sale of an asset.
Assess Your Life Insurance Needs
Estimate how much life insurance coverage may be appropriate for your situation.
Social Security Tax Estimator
Estimate how much of your Social Security benefit may be subject to federal income tax.
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Dreaming Up an Active Retirement
When you retire, how will you treat your next chapter?
Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities
What is your plan for health care during retirement?
Coaches
Coaches have helped you your whole life, in ways big and small. We'd like to be one of them.
Your DNA Test
A Detailed Needs Analysis (DNA) can be a simple way to care for loved ones, no matter what the future may hold.
The Rule of 72
Do you know how long it may take for your investments to double in value? The Rule of 72 is a quick way to figure it out.
Are Alternative Investments Right for You?
With alternative investments, it’s critical to sort through the complexity.