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Nonqualified plans
The edge in workplace wealth
Add strategic depth to your benefit plan to retain and reward top talent.


Built to align with compensation, timing, and taxes
We bring extensive experience across all plan types and sectors, from defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) integration to tailored solutions for unions, nonprofits, and companies large and small.
Specialized plans
Includes 409(a), 457(b), 403(b), and 457(f) plans tailored for your organization.
Employee retention plans
Keep talent committed with benefits that reward loyalty and leadership.
Informal funding strategies
A strategic way to meet future obligations with corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) and more.3

Consolidated solutions, one point of contact
One source for your workplace wealth planning.

Compliance and regulatory guidance
Insight that keeps you and your plan on solid ground.

Support that meets the moment
Personal guidance and timely updates — right when you need them.
We have been a satisfied [nonqualified plan] customer since 2004. Empower provides best-in-class recordkeeping practices and technology; manages our plan with accuracy and transparency; and maintains an experienced, knowledgeable, and responsive account team.
Director of Benefits, Large Insurance Company4
June, 2024
Flexible solution aligned with your goals
We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including:
- Plan design.
- Benchmarking.
- Contribution modeling.
- Proxy support.
- Recurring actuarial support.
- Informal funding.
- Corporate ledger.

Let’s explore what a nonqualified plan can do for you
We're here to help sharpen your benefit offering with a plan that strengthens retention and rewards leadership.
Industry-focused thought leadership
Landscape trends
We surveyed the industry to uncover how retirement planning is evolving in real time. Take a look to stay ahead of the curve.
Interest rates
Nonqualified plans are getting simpler, smarter, and more connected to broader strategies. This piece breaks down the shift and what it means to forward-looking companies.
Legislative regulatory update
SECURE 2.0 brings sweeping changes to retirement planning. This piece breaks down what's changed, why it matters, and how to stay ahead.
