Nationally Recognized
Retirement Plan Advisors
The Waterford Group has the people with the experience to understand the complexities of your retirement plan, the process to select and monitor your retirement plan investments and the tools to maximize your plan’s performance.
The Waterford Group
To your employees, a 401(k) is personal. It is for us, too. At The Waterford Group, one size doesn’t fit all. That’s why we work with business owners, CFO’s and HR Directors to make sure the retirement plan meets their company mission, matches the demographics of their workforce, and supports their employee benefit goals.
Beyond 401(k) plan design, access to national record keepers, and comprehensive plan reporting, it’s our proactive support of plan sponsors and participants that our clients value most. We’re always on call to answer questions, advise on plan changes and educate plan participants. Most importantly we serve as a 3(38) fiduciary, helping to minimize the company’s liability and making sure the participants are engaged and energized about this benefit.
What We Do
We serve a multitude of employer-sponsored retirement plans, including 401(k), Profit Sharing, Cash Balance, Defined Benefit, 457, MEP’s and Deferred Compensation and provide the following services.
Investment Analysis
We use our time-tested investment due diligence process to create a diversified investment menu and provide ongoing monitoring and adherence to the Investment Policy Statement.
Employee Education
We assist in strategies to help drive participation, encourage appropriate deferral rates and increase understanding and appreciation for the plan.
Plan Design Consulting
We take an active role in plan design to help you develop a benefits plan that’s right for you, your company and your employees.
Fiduciary Plan Governance
We support your plan by providing the tools and training necessary to fulfill your fiduciary responsibilities.
Provider Benchmarking
We help our clients evaluate their current service providers, the tools and technology they offer and compare the costs to same sized peers.
Plan Administration
We provide guidance on complying with ERISA, DOL and IRS rules and regulations.
Learn more about The Waterford Group’s comprehensive service and support.
Who We Serve
As a nationally recognized retirement plan specialist, The Waterford Group provides consulting and fiduciary services to companies in nearly every industry. From manufacturing to construction, professional services to technology we have the experience to help you improve your retirement plan and educate your valuable employees.
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Experience. The Advantage.
When you work with The Waterford Group, you will work with one of the three company owners. These experienced retirement plan professionals are experts at asking the right questions to make sure they’ll meet your goals and the goals of plan participants. We pride ourselves on building not only professional relationships with your company but personal relationships too—acting as advocates for your company well beyond your 401(k) plan.
Brian P. Costello, AIF®
Chief Executive Officer
Michael J. Merriman, AIF®
Managing Director
Mary K. O'Brian, AIF®
President
Strategic Resources
Newsletters
October 2023 Newsletter
Hardship Distributions Surge: Strategies for a Troubling TrendMore and more workers are taking hardship distributions from their 401(k) accounts, a recent report shows. Bank of America’s June 2023 Participant Pulse study reveals nearly 16,000 participants withdrew...
October 2023 Newsletter
Hardship Distributions Surge: Strategies for a Troubling TrendMore and more workers are taking hardship distributions from their 401(k) accounts, a recent report shows. Bank of America’s June 2023 Participant Pulse study reveals nearly 16,000 participants withdrew...
Participant's Corner
Smart Portfolio Stress Testing: Your Retirement Safety Net
You've been diligent—saving, monitoring retirement accounts, consulting your advisor. But are you prepared for life's uncertainties? Your retirement plan relies on assumptions: savings, investment duration, inflation, and returns. Life, however, loves throwing...
Smart Portfolio Stress Testing: Your Retirement Safety Net
You've been diligent—saving, monitoring retirement accounts, consulting your advisor. But are you prepared for life's uncertainties? Your retirement plan relies on assumptions: savings, investment duration, inflation, and returns. Life, however, loves throwing...
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