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Website Rating Details


Websites were rated based only on essential features for plan participants and sponsors. These ratings differ from the more extensive evaluations that are used in Dalbar’s in-depth evaluations. See Website Evaluation.

Results of these evaluations are available in two downloadable excel formats:
The following categories are used to evaluate these Websites:
Key Participant Functions
Key Plan Sponsor Functions
Evaluate retirement needs (how much should I be saving & where)
Enroll, change or terminate employee
Evaluate plan features (which features are appropriate for me)
Create and balance payroll contribution transmission
Evaluate investment options (for participants electing own investment options)
Download forms
Enroll and make changes to plan
Create hardship withdrawal, loans and in-service distributions
Contact adviser for assistance
Evaluate plan profile (participation rates, contribution levels, investment mix, fees and expenses, etc.) with benchmarks or target levels
View participant statement
Review and update compliance and administration history and schedule
FAQ
Access details of investment options
 
Determine plan features and options available and associated rules
Usability
Usability
Organization/Navigation
Organization/Navigation
Calculated to be understood
Calculated to be understood
Help and aids to use
Help and aids to use
Appeal
 
Behavior Centric
Behavior Centric
For non participant
For plan administrator
For participant
For employee support
For pre-retiree
For evaluating investment options
Consistency
Consistency
Deductions, if any
Deductions, if any
Currency
Currency
Deductions, if any
Deductions, if any


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