2021
PLANSPONSOR NQDC Market Survey

NQDC Providers

NQDC Providers

Schwab Retirement Plan Services, Inc.

Profile as of December 31, 2020
Total NQDC plans134
Total NQDC assets/liabilities ($MM)$4,882
Total NQDC participants9,163
Number of NQDC Plans – by Type
§457(f) and nongovernmental §457(b)0
401(k) mirror plans134
Deferred compensation0
DB programs/SERPs0
Long-term incentive0
Other0
Number of §409A NQDC Plans – by Size
<5 Participants21
5 – 25 Participants56
26 – 50 Participants18
51 – 100 Participants22
>100 Participants17
Specialty Financing Vehicles Supported
Separate account life insurance
General account life insurance
Company stock
Institutional investments
Alternative investments
Letters of credit
Annuities
ETFs
Hybrid financing
Other §409A Services
Supports phantom stock
Supports restricted stock units
Offers model plan documentsNo
No. of NQDC technical experts5
% of clients using rabbi trusts65%
Footnote:
N/A = Not available.
NR = Not reported.