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Lutz Financial

Retirement Plan Services

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Practical, Easy-to-Operate Retirement Plans

At Lutz Financial, we understand that your employees' financial future is no small matter. Our team offers affordable programs that are well-designed and easy to operate. It will allow you to focus on your business while keeping more of your employees’ hard-earned money in their accounts. As a Fiduciary, we are required to act in the best interest of our plan sponsors and their employees. 

We provide advice, helpful resources, and practical retirement plan solution services that align with the unique needs of every business. Whether your business is just starting out or you have a long-established history, we have a plan to get your employees to retirement within budget and on time.

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SOLUTIONS

+ 401(k), 403(b), 457, SIMPLE IRA Plans
+ 3(21) Co-Fiduciary Advisory Services
+ 3(38) Investment Manager Services
+ Project-Based Consulting
      - Request for Proposal Consulting
      - Investment Lineup Analysis    
      - Recordkeeper & Third-Party Administrator Searches
+ Provide Risk-Based Model Portfolios
+ High-Quality, Low-Cost Investments 
+ Personalized Participant Education & Advice 
+ Customized Plan Design 
+ Fee Benchmarking & Provider Negotiations 
+ Fiduciary Education 
+ Target Date Fund Consulting 
+ Financial Wellness Programs
+ Cash Balance Plans
+ Defined Benefit Plans
+ Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans

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Pooled Employer Plans

This modern solution allows any size business to come together and adopt a professionally managed retirement plan with minimal administrative burden.

Employer Benefits
+ Delegate Fiduciary Liability
+ Free-Up Resources
+ Cost-Efficiencies for Employer & Employees
+ Digital Access to Plan Functions & Information
+ Easy Account Set-Up
+ Payroll Integration
+ Investment Management
+ Automated Participant Registration

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Custom Retirement Plans

Retirement planning is a complicated landscape to navigate. The advisors at Lutz Financial are here to partner with you, so you don’t have to take on the task alone. Our team is there to help answer questions and provide guidance on your unique situation.

We work to make sure you are offering a competitive retirement plan for your employees. Our experts can assist in reviewing your current providers and analyzing your plan’s investment options to find the right fit for your business. If you have an existing plan in place, we can assist in reviewing allocation strategies and guide you toward efficient administration and employee enrollment.

Employer Benefits
+ Dedicated Service Team
+ Flexible Plan Design
+ Compliance Assessments
+ Investment Management
+ Payroll Integration
+ Plan Governance
+ Free-Up Resources
+ Delegate Fiduciary Liability
+ Lutz Financial Risk-Based Model Portfolios
+ Unbiased Support from CFP® Professionals
+ Cost-Efficiencies for Employer & Employees

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Small Business Retirement Plans

We understand it can be difficult to find quality small business retirement plans for employees that offer the features you need at an affordable cost. Lutz Financial’s small business retirement plan is practical, provides flexibility, and saves administrative time while still being managed by knowledgeable professionals.

Through the plan’s digital platform, you can easily view plan stats, manage payroll, review plan documents, and update plan information at any time. We can help you in choosing a retirement solution for your small business.

Employer Benefits
+ Easy Plan Set-Up & Onboarding
+ Cost-Efficient
+ Payroll Integration
+ Flexible Plan Design
+ User-Friendly Digital Platform
+ Dedicated Service Team

Why Lutz?

A retirement account is often the most significant balance your employees accumulate in their lifetime. Allow us to work with you to implement a plan that supports you and your team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What types of retirement plans does Lutz Financial offer for businesses?
    Lutz Financial offers a full range of retirement plan solutions, including 401(k), 403(b), 457, SIMPLE IRA, Cash Balance, Defined Benefit, and Non‑Qualified Deferred Compensation plans. Plans are customized based on your business size, workforce, and long‑term goals. For additional information on the services we provide, please see our Form ADV Part 2A. 
  • How does Lutz Financial help employers manage fiduciary responsibility?
    As a fiduciary, Lutz Financial acts in your best interest. We offer 3(21) co-fiduciary advisory services and 3(38) discretionary investment management. This helps business owners delegate investment-related fiduciary liability while ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. For additional information on our fiduciary responsibilities, please see our Form ADV Part 2A. 
  • Who selects and manages the investment options in our retirement plan?
    Lutz Financial works with plan sponsors to design and manage an investment lineup that aligns with participant needs and fiduciary standards. This includes investment analysis, target‑date fund evaluation, and risk‑based model portfolios while prioritizing low‑cost, high‑quality investment options.
  • How involved does my team need to be in managing the plan?
    Lutz Financial handles the daily oversight of plan investments and works directly with recordkeepers, payroll providers, and third‑party administrators. This allows your internal team to stay focused on running the business while maintaining confidence that the plan is being managed effectively.
  • How does Lutz Financial help employers stay compliant with retirement plan requirements?
    We help employers reduce retirement plan risk through fee benchmarking, provider oversight, governance support, and periodic plan reviews. Our approach is designed to improve plan efficiency and maintain alignment with regulatory requirements while giving employers greater confidence in their plan oversight.
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