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Pooled Employer Plans (PEP)
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A Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) is a retirement savings plan introduced under the SECURE Act of 2019 that allows multiple unrelated employers to participate in a single 401(k) plan managed by a pooled plan provider (PPP). By joining together, employers can reduce administrative burdens, lower costs, and gain access to professional management. PEPs are designed to expand retirement plan access, especially for small and mid-sized businesses, by offering a streamlined, cost-effective alternative to sponsoring a standalone 401(k).
Safe Harbor Rolls Out PEP Built for Cannabis Employers
New Safe Harbor Retirement Plan helps enable legal cannabis operators to offer stable, compliant retirement benefits with greater continuity for employees
April 21, 2026
Advisors List Reduced Fiduciary Risk, Administrative Burden for Growing PEP Interest
The findings identify a growing shift towards PEPs in the retirement plan industry
April 13, 2026
Equitable Launches 403(b) PEP Aimed for Nonprofits
The PEP builds on Equitable’s 401(k) PEP for small and medium-size businesses and expands on the firm’s Retirement Access Suite
April 9, 2026
Ascensus, OneDigital Partner on PEPs
OneDigital will serve as the 3(38) investment fiduciary while Ascensus provides recordkeeping, 3(16) administrative fiduciary services, and more
March 23, 2026
NEPC Rolls Out ‘Stratum One’ Pooled Employer Plan
Partnering with Empower and NPPG, new PEP will centralize fiduciary oversight, reduce administrative burden, and deliver institutional pricing
March 16, 2026
OneDigital’s Secure Future PEP Goes National
Milestone reflects both the strength of the $600 million Pooled Employer Plan and increasing demand among employers and advisors
March 10, 2026
Recordkeepers List PEPs, Personalization as Leading Priorities
Cerulli report finds 63% of recordkeepers expect the rise in PEPs to have a positive effect on business
January 21, 2026
ADP Launches PEP with Embedded Payroll, Recordkeeping Integration
New “Save4Retirement” Pooled Employer Plan designed to cut costs and complexity
December 10, 2025
BofA Enhances Workplace Benefits Platform
Solution for business owners and employees offers greater access to suite of retirement plans, health benefits and financial wellness resources
December 8, 2025
Advisors Gaining Popularity Along with the PEPs They’re Selling
New research highlights positive effects of skyrocketing Pooled Employer Plan sales
October 23, 2025