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Safe Harbor 401(k)

A 401(k) built to keep you compliant & competitive.

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Vestwell’s Safe Harbor 401(k) helps you offer a smarter retirement plan with less admin, automatic compliance, and value for retaining and recruiting talent.

A Bright Future

Switch your retirement provider to Vestwell and pay $0 in monthly employer fees for 12 months.

Discover how effortless administration, transformative employee engagement, and a competitive edge in recruiting make Vestwell the preferred choice for organizations upgrading their retirement plans.

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Safe Harbor 401(k)

A 401(k) built to keep you compliant—and competitive.

Vestwell’s Safe Harbor 401(k) helps you offer a smarter retirement plan with less admin, streamlined compliance, and value for retaining and recruiting talent.

Streamlined match options

Streamlined match options

Choose from approved match formulas that fit your budget and offer employees a generous benefit.

Quick, supported setup

Quick, supported setup

Get your plan up and running fast in less than 30 minutes with support from a 1:1 onboarding contact.

Maximized contributions for all employees

Owners can contribute up to the full limit while still passing IRS non-discrimination tests.

Designed for busy teams to stay compliant without complexity.

A Safe Harbor 401(k) is one of the easiest ways to offer meaningful retirement benefits. With automatic compliance satisfaction and predictable contribution costs, it’s ideal for businesses that want to attract talent, earn tax credits, and streamline testing typically required for retirement plans Vestwell makes it even easier with modern tech and hands-on support every step of the way.

Designed for busy teams to stay compliant without complexity.

Smart investing, made even smarter.

Enhance your Safe Harbor plan with advanced investment options—from professionally managed accounts and guaranteed lifetime income to the flexibility of Self-Directed Brokerage Accounts. Tailored solutions for long-term confidence and individual choice.

Smart investing, made even smarter.
The Safe Harbor program makes it so that I don't have to worry about compliance. It’s a generous plan that keeps things simple for us.
Howard Berkson

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Howard Berkson

Attorney and Managing Member, Boston Avenue Law

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