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Who Offers a Self Employed Roth 401(k)?

 
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ggantt



Joined: 07 Jan 2006
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 9:04 am    Post subject: Who Offers a Self Employed Roth 401(k)? Reply with quote

I've got a SEP-IRA today that I'd like to change to a 401(k) to enable both before and after tax contributions. I've checked with both Schwab and Fidelity - neither have any plans to offer a Roth 401(k) option to their Self Employed 401(k) products. I'd have thought these companies would be ready 1/1/06 with a Roth 401(k) product. Does anyone know who offers them today?

Greg
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Beverly



Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is this what you are looking for? Something like this?

http://www.401kbrokers.com/roth401k.htm

or this:

http://www.401kbrokers.com/solo401kplans.htm
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roth401k
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Joined: 25 Apr 2005
Posts: 182

PostPosted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 4:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Milberg Consulting offers these today. They have already established many
of these for both existing and new clients.

I would like to recommend Barry Milberg. He has helped me a great deal with this website and the information contained here within.

Contact Barry Milberg directly for any questions or more information:

Barry R. Milberg bmilberg@erisaexpertise.com
ERISA Expertise LLC
P.O. Box 819
583 Skippack Pike, Suite 300
Blue Bell, PA 19422
(800) 965-0988 (office, best for messages)
(215) 793-4500 (facsimile)
(610) 316-0193 (cell)
www.erisaexpertise.com

His informational website for owner-only plans is:
http://www.minikplan.com/home/minik.asp

His pension third party administration firm is:
http://www.milbergconsulting.com/home/mcllc.asp


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swensen



Joined: 11 Jan 2006
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:39 pm    Post subject: www.single-k.com Reply with quote

I set my solo 401k with www.single-k.com as they were the lowest cost provider I could find which would allow me to invest the funds wherever I want (e.g. vanguard which doesn't offer a solo 401k directly).

single-k.com told me they will add the roth 401k option soon.
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Beverly



Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 4:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Roth IRA vs. Roth 401(k) for the Self-Employed
Published: Fri, 27 Jan 2006, 03:34 EST

Edited by Carly Zander
Staff Writer, www.Send2Press.com


WASHINGTON, DC (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Under new tax rules that took effect in January 2006, employees can ask their company to save part of their wages in a Roth 401(k). However, independent contractors, the self-employed, and business owners with no employees can establish their own Solo 401(k) with a Roth feature - (Solo Roth 401k) - right away, according to Daniel Lamaute, retirement plan specialist, with Lamaute Capital (InvestSafe.com).

Unique to Roth retirement accounts - Roth 401(k) and Roth IRA - participants get to save part of their wages on an after-tax basis. In exchange, any earnings in the Roth accounts can grow tax-free. In addition, the principal and accumulated earnings of a Roth account can be withdrawn tax-free provided that certain qualifications are met.

In contrast, contributions to an IRA, 401(k), etc, are on a pre-tax basis, but withdrawals of every dollar are taxed as ordinary income.

Roth 401(k)s can be viewed as Roth IRAs on steroids. For example, in 2006, the Roth 401(k) salary deferral limit is $15,000 vs. $4,000 for the Roth IRA, and the "catch up" for those 50 and older is $5,000 vs. $1,000 for the Roth IRA. Loans can be taken from a Roth 401(k) account, but not from a Roth IRA. And, unlike the Roth IRA high income earners are not restricted from having a Roth 401(k).

Solo 401k contributions can be split between the pre-tax account and the Roth after-tax account. However, the aggregate contributions must not exceed the elective deferral limit. Profit sharing or employer contributions on a pre-tax basis can be made to a Solo 401(k).

The Roth 401(k) feature would probably appeal most to:


* Individuals who think that their tax rate may be higher when they are ready to retire.

* Long term investors that have the potential to accumulate considerable compounded earnings in their account over time and want that growth to stay tax-free.

* Those concerned with passing some their retirement funds tax-free to their heirs.

* Executives whose income level disqualifies them for the Roth IRA.


The Roth feature of the Solo 401(k) is another tool for small business owners to tailor their investments to meet their individual retirement objectives. Owners should ask their accountants about this plan and how it may benefit them. Anyone can visit www.investsafe.com to request a free information kit on the Solo 401(k) with the Roth and the loan features.
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Louisville SE



Joined: 28 Jan 2006
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Folks: It seems to be difficult to find a mutual fund company right now who is offering a Roth401k. I can tell you that American Century out of Kansas City is offering them. It is not official or for public release until later in the year. However, they told me over the phone that prototype accounts are available. You fill out the same forms that open a Solo 401k but the Roth feature is available if you ask. There is a $25 yearly fee, but no set up fees. I know Oppenheimer also offers them. Is anyone aware of any other national fund companies who offer them yet? I'd like to find one for no fee.
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