01/07/2026
Solo Defined Benefit and ERISA 403(b) Now Available

Exciting News! Solo DB and ERISA 403(b) Document Services Are Here — Plus, Check Out the New Solo DB Advisor Fact Sheet!

Ascensus

Ascensus Retirement Services

Ascensus, a leading retirement plan solutions provider, will act as the pre-approved sponsor for your client's retirement plan document. As one of the largest qualified retirement plan platforms in the country, we offer many plan design options to help create a plan that meets anyone's needs.
 

Service Overview

Pre-Approved Plan Document Sponsorship Service
Ascensus will assist employers with plan establishment, amendments, and restatements. Our services include the following features.
  • Customer Service Center - Ascensus will answer any questions regarding the Pre-Approved Plan Document Service between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. CT.
  • Simple Process - Employers complete a questionnaire electronically and receive a compliant, signature-ready adoption agreement.
  • Web-Based - Documents are delivered through a secure web portal, and employers can sign the documents electronically.
  • Customized Summary Plan Description (SPD) - Employers receive a customized SPD designed to be a read-through document for employees.
  • Compliant Documents - Ascensus reviews every adoption agreement to ensure that it is adequately completed.
  • Automated Payment - Ascensus will send an invoice and deduct the annual service fee from the employer’s account of choice in the year services are established and each January thereafter to simplify the process.
  • Future Compliance - Ascensus provides all amendments required to keep plans in compliance and works with employers to restate plan documents every six years as required by the IRS.