Benefits Think The appeal of after-tax executive retirement plans

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  • Turnkey design, implementation and administrative services
  • Typically, there are lower administrative and overhead expenses than similar purchased policies outside of a company-sponsored executive plan
  • Any contributions to the policy by the company/plan sponsor will be fully tax-deductible
  • Policies are fully-owned by employees, thus freeing the company of related liabilities
  • Contributions to the plans come from payroll deductions, thus making the plans easy to use
  • Not subject to 409A or 457(f) regulations
  • Contributions to the life insurance policy will grow without tax and could ultimately be withdrawn tax-free
  • Contributions are not subject to the limitations of qualified plans
  • Since the policy is owned by the employee, there is no employer insolvency risk to plan participants
  • A diverse menu of investment options can be offered, including sophisticated asset allocation tools and participant investment consulting
  • Access to extensive insurance company support services after retirement or termination
Ken Hume
Senior Consultant

Hume is a senior consultant with The Todd Organization, a nationwide leader in the design, financing and administration of executive benefits plans.


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