2022 Best in Class 401(k) Plans | Winner
Verus Advisory
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Plan name | Verus Advisory |
Location | Seattle, Wash. |
Asset size ($MM) | $25 million - $50 million |
Participants | 115 |
Industry | Accounting/CPA firm/Financial planning |
Participation rate | 96% |
Average deferral rate | 10% |
# of funds offered | 27 |
Investment review | Yes |
True-up match | Yes |
Match vesting period | Immediately upon enrollment |
Eligibility | Immediately upon hire |
Default deferral rate | 6% |
Default investment | Target-date Fund (all types) |
Automatic escalation | Yes - participants are defaulted into auto escalation at time of enrollment unless they opt out; all other participants can opt in at any time |
Systematic withdrawals | Yes |
Fee equalization | Yes – a policy is in place |
Match Rate | 50% of first 6% of salary |
% receiving full match | All or nearly all participants (90% or more) |
Maximum employer contribution | 3% |
Financial Education | |
Saving/Budgeting | Yes |
Investing strategies | Yes |
College saving | Yes |
Credit/Debt management | Yes |
Tax/Estate planning | Yes |
Retiree health costs/savings options​ | Yes |
Recordkeeper | Charles Schwab |