Top Retirement Plan Administrators

Find experienced retirement plan administrators and recordkeepers. The list is ranked by retirement plan count. Use ProScore to filter or sort for the highest rated according to real customer reviews.

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  1. Ascensus, LLC

    Plan Administrator • Pro Score 1.7

    Dresher, PA

    Credentials: Other

    Stats: 147,067 clients • $315.0B under management • 3.8M participants

    Company: Est. 1980 • 5,600 employees

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  2. ADP Retirement Services

    Plan Administrator • Pro Score 2.0

    Roseland, NJ

    Credentials: Other

    Stats: 135,642 clients • $158.8B under management • 3.9M participants

    Pricing: $325 base fee • $5/employee

    Company: Est. 1949

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  3. Paychex

    Plan Administrator • Pro Score 1.8

    Rochester, NY

    Stats: 124,000 clients • $55.7B under management • 1.6M participants

    Company: Est. 1971 • 15,000 employees

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  4. Corebridge Financial

    Plan Administrator • Pro Score 1.7

    Houston, TX

    Stats: 89,609 clients • $127.7B under management • 5.0M participants

    Company: 2,000 employees

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  5. Empower

    Plan Administrator • Pro Score 1.3

    Greenwood Village, CO

    Stats: 80,895 clients • $1.8T under management • 16.7M participants

    Company: Est. 2014 • 6,000 employees

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  6. Voya Financial

    Plan Administrator • Pro Score 1.5

    New York City, NY

    Stats: 65,135 clients • $729.0B under management • 5 participants

    Company: 9,000 employees

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  7. Guideline, Inc.

    Plan Administrator • Pro Score 4.2

    Burlingame, CA

    Stats: 60,000 clients • $15.0B under management • 500K participants

    Pricing: $39 base fee • $4/employee

    Company: Est. 2015 • 350 employees

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  8. John Hancock

    Plan Administrator • Pro Score 1.9

    Boston, MA

    Stats: 54,358 clients • $253.0B under management • 200K participants

    Company: Est. 1863 • 4,000 employees

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  9. Gusto

    Plan Administrator

    Stats: 40,000 clients • $10.0B under management • 700K participants

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  10. Human Interest

    Plan Administrator • Pro Score 4.3 • Verified

    San Francisco, CA

    Credentials: RIA - Registered Investment Advisor

    Stats: 40,000 clients • $8.1B under management • 793K participants

    Pricing: $120 base fee • $5/employee

    Company: Est. 2015 • 771 employees

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  11. Fidelity Investments

    Plan Administrator • Pro Score 2.4

    Boston, MA

    Stats: 37,255 clients • $4.4T under management • 44.2M participants

    Pricing: $100 base fee • $8.33/employee

    Company: Est. 1949 • 50,000 employees

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  12. Aspire Financial Services

    Plan Administrator

    Tampa, FL

    Credentials: CEFEX Certified • ASPPA

    Stats: 28,000 clients • $31.0B under management • 850K participants

    Company: Est. 2001 • 128 employees

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  13. Equitable

    Plan Administrator

    New York, NY

    Stats: 24,176 clients • $48.8B under management • 1.1M participants

    Company: 5,000 employees

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  14. Lincoln Financial Group

    Plan Administrator

    Radnor, PA

    Stats: 21,200 clients • $116.4B under management • 1.6M participants

    Company: Est. 1905 • 11,000 employees

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  15. Capital Group

    Plan Administrator

    Los Angeles, CA

    Stats: 19,753 clients • $81.4B under management • 3.1M participants

    Company: Est. 1931 • 9,300 employees

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  16. KTRADE

    Plan Administrator

    Plymouth, IN

    Stats: 16,000 clients • $26M under management • 675K participants

    Company: 35 employees

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  17. Ubiquity Retirement + Savings

    Plan Administrator • Pro Score 4.0

    San Francisco, CA

    Stats: 16,000 clients • $300M under management • 100K participants

    Pricing: $177 base fee • $6/employee

    Company: Est. 2000 • 90 employees

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  18. PCS Retirement, LLC

    Plan Administrator

    Philadelphia, PA

    Stats: 15,636 clients • $30.0B under management • 420K participants

    Company: Est. 2001 • 359 employees

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  19. Vestwell

    Plan Administrator • Pro Score 4.0

    New York City, NY

    Stats: 12,086 clients • $34.9B under management • 180K participants

    Pricing: $39 base fee • $8/employee

    Company: Est. 2016 • 350 employees

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  20. Slavic401k

    Plan Administrator • Pro Score 2.8

    Boca Raton, FL

    Stats: 12,000 clients • $10M under management • 250K participants

    Company: Est. 1986 • 270 employees

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  21. TruStage

    Plan Administrator

    Madison, WI

    Stats: 10,091 clients • $36.1B under management • 251K participants

    Company: Est. 1935 • 3,000 employees

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Managing an employee benefit program demands absolute precision, strict regulatory adherence, and strategic oversight. Partnering with the right retirement plan administrators is the most critical decision your business can make to secure plan health and protect your corporate fiduciary status. Our marketplace connects you directly with top-tier professionals who specialize in comprehensive administration, meticulous recordkeeping, and operational execution.

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The regulatory landscape governing corporate retirement programs is complex and unyielding. The best administrators ensure your program operates seamlessly within federal guidelines, eliminating the risk of costly operational errors. They oversee daily maintenance, coordinate employer contributions, and execute accurate participant tracking.

  • IRS and DOL Testing: Secure non-discrimination testing to keep your plan highly compliant.
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The Essential Foundation for Plan Audits

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