2025
PLANADVISER Retirement Plan Adviser Survey

The 2025 Retirement Plan Adviser Survey sheds light on the criteria that advisers prioritize in fund and recordkeeper selection.

Providers

Providers

Transamerica Retirement Solutions

Qualified plan adviser votes27
Overall Perception Among Qualified Advisers
Very favorable15%
Somewhat favorable41%
Not favorable44%
Plan Adviser Experience with Provider
Worked with many times7%
Worked with several times26%
Worked with a few times26%
Worked with once41%
Highest Rated Areas of Service
Overall service to MEPs or PEPs5 votes
Overall service to 403(b) plans3 votes
Overall service to micro plans (<$5M)3 votes
Payroll integration3 votes
Overall service to 457 plans2 votes
Overall service to mid-size plans ( >$50M-$200M)2 votes
Regulatory or compliance support and services2 votes
Web tools and functionality for advisers2 votes
Adviser sales and marketing support1 vote
Fee clarity, accounting, disclosure or benchmarking1 vote
Fee structure for advisers1 vote
Overall service to large plans (>$200M-$1B)1 vote
Overall service to NQDC plans1 vote
Overall service to small plans ($5M-$50M)1 vote
Participant call centers and phone support1 vote
Participant website and online tools1 vote
Plan design flexibility and customization1 vote
Plan sponsor website, analytics or reporting1 vote
Quality and consistency of client service teams1 vote
Statements1 vote
Value for price of recordkeeping services1 vote