401(k) Plans: Gold Mine or Land Mine?
Course Information
Earn:
  • 1.5 NAPFA CEs for viewing the program,
  • 1.5 CFP® CEs with completion of the associated quiz, plus
  • 1.5 IAR CEs from the same quiz IF YOU SUBMITTED your 7-digit individual CRD number in the pre-course survey (IAR CEs are not yet listed in the box at right but ARE available)
Content Level: Intermediate
NAPFA Subject Area: E-Retirement Planning


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Course Description

Navigate the critical decision of whether to incorporate 401(k) plan services into your practice or partner with retirement specialists. This session will equip you with essential knowledge of retirement plan options, vendor relationships, and a tested service delivery framework to make the right strategic choice for your business and clients.

Learning Objectives
  1. Understand the high-level differences between popular retirement plan options for businesses (401(k), SIMPLE, SEP).
  2. Describe the various vendor roles, responsibilities, and timeline with starting or taking over a 401(k) plan.
  3. Review a sample advisor service model to determine if this service should be added to your practice.
Speaker
Ryan McPhetridge

Ryan McPhetridge is the Founder and President of EverKey Financial where he provides comprehensive retirement plan consulting services to small and mid-sized businesses. His time-tested “Six EverKeys” process supports business owners and HR professionals in designing retirement plans that fit their goals and adapt as they evolve. His clients rest easy knowing Ryan is working by their side while also looking over the horizon to help avoid issues that could take their eyes off their business.

Ryan’s passion is serving others, having worked in the service industry in various forms since he was 16. He founded EverKey Financial in 2023 after 17 years specializing in retirement consulting at a regional bank, an insurance company, and a boutique investment firm. 

Summary
Availability:
On-Demand
Access expires on Dec 31, 2026
Cost:
Member: $40.00
Non-Member: $50.00
Credit Offered:
1.5 NAPFA CE Credits
1.5 CFP® CE Credits
1.5 IAR CE Credits
Contains: