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.
 

Next Steps


Ascensus Retirement Services Document Only Services Document with Recordkeeping Services
Document Delivery
Upon receipt of the completed Plan Establishment Kit, Ascensus will review the forms to ensure we have what is needed. If additional information is needed we will contact you or your Financial Advisor.
 
Ascensus will deliver all documents and amendments electronically. When the documents are ready, the employer will receive an email with a link to a secure site to access the documents.
 Within the digital onboarding process, you will be able to sign and download copies of your executed documents.
Electronic Signature The employer will be asked to electronically complete and sign all required documents. The electronic submission and signature technology is provided by Sertifi. Sertifi is a leader in online document eSignature solutions. Sertifi’s eSign Solution encryption technology meets the standards set by the financial services industry and the Government Paperwork Elimination Act. You can learn more about Sertifi at https://www.sertifi.com. The employer will be asked to electronically complete and sign all required documents within the digital onboarding process. The electronic submission and signature technology is provided by Docusign. Docusign’s technology meets the standards set by the financial services industry and the Government Paperwork Elimination Act. You can learn more about Docusign at https://www.docusign.com.
Welcome Email
A welcome email will be sent to the plan sponsor and financial advisor from Ascensus outlining services, contact information for Ascensus, and other helpful information.
 When plan set-up is complete you will receive a welcome packet that will provide you with the instructions on funding your newly established Individual 401(k) plan, a guide for administering your plan, and certain operational forms.
Invoicing Process An invoice will be sent to the plan sponsor from our secure online payment management website, Billtrust. The invoice will contain the link, customer number, and enrollment token needed to create an account with Billtrust. The invoice will come from ascensus@billtrust.com and replies to this email address are not monitored. Billtrust is a reputable third-party vendor that allows employers to make secure payments directly. To access Billtrust, click this link https://ascensus.billtrust.com. An invoice will be sent to the plan sponsor from our secure online payment management website, Billtrust. The invoice will contain the link, customer number, and enrollment token needed to create an account with Billtrust. The invoice will come from ascensus@billtrust.com and replies to this email address are not monitored. Billtrust is a reputable third-party vendor that allows employers to make secure payments directly. To access Billtrust, click this link https://ascensus.billtrust.com.
Client Initiated Amendments If employers want to amend their plan document after the plan establishment process is complete (e.g. change plan’s eligibility criteria), they should call Ascensus for instructions on submitting the request. If employers want to amend their plan document after the plan establishment process is complete (e.g. change plan’s eligibility criteria), they should call Ascensus for instructions on submitting the request.