QUALITY SERVICE AND ADVICE

We know our clients are focused on growing their business and their most valuable asset is their human capital. We focus on quality service and advice, so they and their employees can stay focused on their clients and their future.

FIDUCIARY SUPPORT

Our support is based solely on the objectives and needs of the plan sponsor, the plan participants and their beneficiaries.

“Best-Practices” risk management
No proprietary products

FEE BENCHMARKING

We believe in a process of periodic vendor evaluation which results in plan expenses that are reasonable and manage your fiduciary responsibility.

Review of fees and expenses paid by plan
Annual independent comparison
Market pricing schedule

PLAN MANAGEMENT

We assist plan sponsors in plan design features, comparing and selecting plan providers, and reviewing plan objectives with the goal of driving plan success.

Plan design
Vendor selection
Focus on preferred groups

INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT

We deliver the data, resources and insight that plan sponsors need to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities in constructing and maintaining an effective investment process.

3(21) investment fiduciary
Investment policy statement
Benchmarking and performance review

PARTICIPANT COMMUNICATION

We focus on increasing plan participation, deferral rates and education regarding appropriate asset allocation with the ultimate goal of achieving high levels of retirement preparedness for your employees.

Education meetings and resources
Plan visibility
One-on-one support

PLAN TYPES

401(k)
Profit sharing
Cash balance
403(b) | 457(b)
SEP
Non-Qualified

WHY WE USE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL

Size Assets: $32 billion | Annual sales: $6 billion
25,000+ Employer sponsored plans¹
25+ nationally recognized plan recordkeepers²

¹NOT ALL PLAN TYPES AVAILABLE IN RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES PROGRAM

²NMIS HAS AGREEMENTS WITH OVER 25 RETIREMENT PLAN RECORDKEEPERS. THESE NATIONALLY KNOWN FIRMS PROVIDE RECORDKEEPING SERVICES TO PLANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE NUMBER OF AGREEMENTS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE TO MAINTAIN PROGRAM QUALITY.

Retirement Plan Services