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Retirement Plans Featuring Vanguard Investments

Ascensus makes it easy for small business owners to save for retirement with plans featuring exclusively Vanguard Investments. With low-cost funds, flexible investment options, and simple plan administration, you can offer a retirement plan that works for your business.

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Ascensus small business retirement plans featuring Vanguard investments

SEP IRA

A flexible, easy-to-manage plan with higher savings limits.

Learn about SEP IRA

SIMPLE IRA

A starter plan for businesses with up to 100 employees that includes employee savings.

Learn about SIMPLE IRA

Individual(k)

Built for owner‑only businesses with higher savings potential.

Learn about Individual(k)

401(k)

A streamlined retirement plan that helps businesses offer a competitive benefit while keeping administration simple.

Learn about 401(k)

Compare plan features

See how each plan stacks up across contributions, costs, and flexibility.

Plan features

SEP IRA

SIMPLE IRA

Individual(k)

Employer size

Any size

Up to 100 employees

Any size

Who contributes

Employer only

Employer + employee

Employer + employee

Employee salary deferrals

No

Yes 

Yes 

Employer contributions

Required for all eligible employees

Required annually (3% match or 2% nonelective)

Up to 25% of the employee’s compensation, not to exceed annual maximums.

Contribution limits

Employer-only, up to 25% of compensation*

Lower than 401(k)

Highest limits

Investment choices

A variety of Vanguard mutual funds

Costs**

  • $0/month employer base fee

  • $20/participant quarterly recordkeeping 

  • 0.03% annual custodial and trading

  • $0/month employer base fee

  • $20/participant quarterly recordkeeping

  • 0.03% annual custodial and trading

  • $0/month employer base fee

  • $20/participant quarterly recordkeeping

  • 0.03% annual custodial and trading

Ideal for

Businesses wanting employer-only funding

Small businesses wanting employee participation

Businesses wanting higher limits, broad features, and scalability

*Subject to annual IRS limits.

** Pricing is subject to change. Excludes investment expenses.

Benefits of starting a retirement plan

Tax advantages

Lower your tax bill with tax-deferred contributions.

Investment flexibility

Choose from Vanguard mutual funds that fit your goals and timeline.

Build your own savings

Help jumpstart your savings while growing your business.

Flexible contributions

Choose contributions levels that work for your business year to year.

Explore your options

Get to know the small business retirement plans available with Vanguard investment lineups. Use our interactive tool to compare options and find the right fit for your business.

Find your fit

Find the right small business retirement plan

An Ascensus retirement specialist can answer your questions and walk you through plan features, pricing, and next steps.

Complete the form, and our team will reach out within one business day. Need immediate assistance? Contact us directly.

Call our retirement specialists at 833-893-3233

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