NY State SecureChoice vs. a Guideline 401(k)
Stay ahead of New York’s retirement mandate with a simple, powerful Guideline 401(k).
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The mandate in a nutshell
The New York State Secure Choice is currently under development. After the program is fully established, New York employers with 10+ employees will be required to offer the state-sponsored plan or a qualified alternative like a Guideline 401(k).5
Meet the mandate and more with a Guideline 401(k)
20-minute setup
Guideline will help you set up a 401(k) and enroll your employees for you. With New York Secure Choice, you may have to do extra work on behalf of your employees during setup.
Seamless administration
We’ll automatically deduct 401(k) contributions each pay run. With New York Secure Choice, you may need to manually send payroll contributions, maintain employee records, and more.
Fast, live support
We have your back — you and your team get access to fast, live support via phone and email. Our annual plan sponsor customer satisfaction score is 93%.6
Get back up to $16,500 in tax credits on your new 401(k).7
Custom integrations. Quick resolutions.
All of our payroll integrations are direct and custom built — we don’t use 3rd party software to sync data. Data syncs every 24 hours with 99% accuracy.8 See all payroll integrations
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Investments are our responsibility
Just like with the state offering, you won’t be responsible for investment option choices. We’ll serve as the ERISA 3(38) fiduciary which means we’re responsible for selecting and managing all investment options — our goal is to reduce your liability and provide you with peace of mind. Learn more
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NY State Secure Choice FAQs
What is the mandate?
The New York State Secure Choice Savings Program was created to encourage more people to save for retirement. Once enacted, it will require New York employers to provide access to a retirement plan. The plan can either be a private plan like a 401(k) or the state-sponsored plan.
When does the mandate take effect?
The program is currently under development and there is no set enrollment or deadline at this time.
Which employers are impacted by the retirement mandate?
New York State Secure Choice will require employers with 10 or more employees to offer a qualified retirement benefit.
Does Guideline satisfy the retirement mandate?
Yes. All of Guideline's 401(k) plans are designed to satisfy state program requirements and are priced to be affordable for businesses of all sizes.
Can I move from Guideline Starter to a standard 401(k)?
While it is possible for a plan to convert from a Starter 401(k) to a standard 401(k) plan at Guideline, the transition cannot take place until the beginning of the next calendar year. Learn more here.