Educators who work with a financial professional exhibit more effective financial behaviors over time, have higher mean annual contributions, increase their contributions more frequently, and are more likely to monitor their account performance than those who do not, a survey finds.
Because K-12 403(b) plans have mostly stuck with the multiple provider and individual annuity model, different providers must work together to make sure recordkeeping for these plans is done right.
The research found 25% greater participation in plans with 15 or more investment providers compared to plans with only one provider, and account balances are, on average, 73% higher among plans with 15 or more providers compared to single provider arrangements.