Retirement plan advisors
Participants have options inside the plan, but many need more support. Pontera helps retirement plan advisors enable personalized, in-plan advice by securely connecting trusted financial advisors to defined contribution plans
Enhance plan competitiveness and give participants choice by adding advisor-driven account management.
Deliver higher participant satisfaction by meeting their wealth planning needs.
Support the ongoing evolution and convergence of wealth and retirement planning.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pontera?
Pontera is a secure platform that allows plan participants’ trusted financial advisors to manage their workplace retirement accounts (401(k), 403(b), etc.) in-plan, without rollovers. This empowers participants to align their retirement savings with their overall wealth strategy while helping plans retain assets and deliver stronger outcomes.
What does this mean for participants?
Participants gain the ability to have trusted financial advisor monitor, view, and rebalance their 401(k) without rolling funds out of the plan.
What built-in safety protections exist?
Pontera is SOC 2 Type II and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified. Auditable rebalancing records and purpose-built functionality give financial advisors peace of mind and ensure activity remains compliant with applicable regulations.
Learn more about Pontera’s security practices by visiting our Trust Center and our Commitment to Client Protection.
Does Pontera replace existing defaults like TDFs or Managed Accounts?
No, Pontera does not replace existing defaults like Target-Date Funds (TDFs) or Managed Accounts. Pontera complements existing plan structures, serving participants who want personalized advice from their trusted advisor.
Is there additional cost to the plan sponsor to implement Pontera?
No. There is no additional cost to the plan sponsor to implement Pontera.