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Expansion of Auto-Enrollment 1-1-2025

Jim Gasaway

SECURE 2.0 requires automatic enrollment for new 401(k) plans beginning in 2025.



SECURE 2.0 requires automatic enrollment for new 401(k) plans beginning in 2025.


- Not an option! The initial default rate must be between 3% and 10%, including annual auto-escalation of 1%, up to at least 10% but not more than 15%.


- An eligible automatic contribution arrangement (EACA)—which must allow permissible withdrawals.


- Employees who prefer not to participate can opt out. 90 days!


- Exceptions: Small businesses with 10 or fewer employees, new businesses less than 3-years-old, churches, governmental plans and SIMPLE 401(k) Plans.


- Employers implementing a new retirement plan should consider including this auto-enrollment feature now to avoid an additional amendment for the 2025 plan year.


- A QDIA must be in place. (Qualified Default Investment Alternative)


- Key takeaway: Integrate automatic enrollment with payroll.


Now is the time to have these chats with your clients. Lean on us as #YourGoToTPA. Avoid an amendment!



The Alliance Team


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This presentation is not an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. The material discussed is meant to provide general education information only and it is not to be construed as specific investment, tax or legal advice and does not give investment recommendations.


Certain risks exist with any type of investment and should be considered carefully before making any investment decisions. Keep in mind that current and historical facts may not be indicative of future results.


Additional information, including management fees and expenses, is provided on our Form ADV Part 2 available upon request or at the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website, https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/123807.

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