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Actuarial
Valuations and Consulting |
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Trustees need more than just numbers
to ensure the proper functioning of their plan. Rael & Letson actuarial
valuations provide the numbers of course, but our consultants also explain
why the numbers are what they are. Every valuation includes analysis of
the underlying causes affecting the plan's finances and an outlook on what
issues might be affecting the plan in the future.
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Financial
Analysis |
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Rael & Letson is always prepared to
assist the Trustees in projecting and analyzing the results of changes suggested
by the investment manager. The asset/liability studies can be customized
to meet the needs of any situation.
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Plan
Design |
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Whether it be the design of a new plan
or the redesign of an existing plan, Rael & Letson consultants can offer
Trustees appropriate choices to satisfy their objectives. Rael and Letson
has developed many innovative design options for certain trades or industries.
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Bargaining
Assistance |
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Actuaries and consultants are available
to help negotiation teams estimate the costs and contributions needed for
suggested packages. With Rael & Letson’s extensive experience in bargaining,
both sides can count on the accurate, independent analysis that leads to
successful negotiations.
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ERISA
Compliance and Administration |
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Whether it's completing a Form 5500,
processing a pension application with complicated factors, or helping to
revise Summary Plan Descriptions, Rael & Letson can provide assistance to
plan administrators in all aspects of plan operations.
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Withdrawal
Liability |
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Rael & Letson actuaries and consultants
help clients with all aspects of employer withdrawal liability such as:
unfunded vested benefits, identifying and assessing withdrawing employers
and maintaining the plan attractiveness to prospective employers.
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