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Defined Contribution Consulting
Benchmarking
It can be helpful to know how your defined contribution plan compares with other companies like yours, particularly your competitors. Cowden Associates works to identify appropriate peers for defined contribution plan performance and benchmarking. Using published documents, public surveys, and our own database of best-practice companies, we can give you a snapshot of current 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plan features and trends. We can also identify how your participants measure up against industry participation and contribution rates.
The Annual Tri-State Area Defined Contribution Plan Sponsor Survey
Conducted in partnership with Cowden Advisers, Inc., the Defined Contribution Plan Sponsor Survey adds credible regional data to national survey numbers. Results identify areas of defined contribution plan sponsorship and participation in need of improvement as the plans emerge as America’s primary retirement vehicle. The annual survey provides a baseline to measure future improvement in defined contribution plan sponsorship and participation. Along with our Tri-State Area Employee Benefits Survey, it continues to be an important benchmarking resource providing credible and dependable data that benefits clients and participants.
If you did not fill out this year's survey, you may purchase a copy at the cost of $250. To purchase the 2008 Plan Sponsor Survey Report, please e-mail us, call us at (412) 394-9330, or fax your request to (412) 394-9324.