RETIREMENT INDUSTRY AFFILIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

Why Affiliations Matter in Retirement Benefits Consulting

At Benefits Administrators, our success in providing comprehensive retirement benefit plan administration and consulting is built on strong affiliations with leading organizations in the retirement planning, investment management, and benefits administration industries.

Our affiliations with these prominent organizations allow us to remain at the forefront of our industry. We have access to the latest research, regulatory update insights, and retirement plan innovations, ensuring that each of our clients receives tailored and effective retirement plan solutions.

CEFEX Certified TPA Firm

Benefits Administrators has earned certification each year since 2011. This certification is an independent recognition of an Administrator’s conformity to all practices and criteria within the ASPPA Standard of Practice. It implies that the firm can demonstrate adherence to the industry's best practices and is positioned to serve fiduciaries such as  Plan Sponsors and Investment Advisors. For more details, visit CEFEX.

Corporate Leadership Roles

We are honored to be among selected firms to participant in the following councils:

- Transamerica TPA Council
- Lincoln Financial TPA Advisory Council

Industry Trade Associations:

The Cerrado Group

The Cerrado Group is a consortium of local, independently owned TPAs (Third-Party Administrators) united to provide an unparalleled service in retirement plan administration and consulting.  Our mission is to elevate the TPA firm, positioning ourselves as leaders in the industry, particularly in areas like cybersecurity standards, and by providing cutting-edge solutions in retirement plan design, education and industry awareness For more information, visit The Cerrado Group.

National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA)

NIPA is focused exclusively on providing resources for TPA business owners and their associates. It was founded with the idea of bringing together professional benefit administrators and other interested parties to encourage greater dialogue, cooperation and educational opportunities. For more information, visit NIPA.

American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA)

As part of the American Retirement Association, a national organization for retirement plan professionals,  ASPPA offers its members educational products and services along with strong legislative advocacy on behalf of the retirement plan industry. To learn more, visit ASPPA.