We have many clients who are current and retired employees of General Motors. Our experience working with General Motors employees makes us uniquely equipped to handle their needs. A few examples of how we can help GM employees are below:
- Provide information and guidance on your 401k, aka PSP or RSP, and the over 30 investment options offered by Fidelity, along with practical strategies to make the most of these options.
- At retirement or termination of employment, you are eligible to rollover your 401k to an IRA (Individual Retirement account). There are multiple benefits for doing this, including access to a wider array of investments and increased flexibility, but there are also disadvantages. We can help you determine if the benefits of rolling over your 401k outweigh the disadvantages.
- If you are a salaried employee, you may be eligible to do an in-service rollover (tax free transfer while employed) from your 401k to an IRA. There can be significant benefits to doing this but there can also be disadvantages. We can help you determine if an in-service rollover makes sense for you.
- Depending on if you are hourly or salary and how long you have worked for GM, you may be eligible to receive a monthly pension or a lump sum payout. We can help you determine if a lump sum or spousal benefits make sense for you.
- Help you understand how GM’s pension is integrated with Social Security and provide guidance on when and how you should claim your social security benefits.
We have a clear understanding of what benefits you will receive when you retire. From your Pension to your 401k to your insurance benefits, we know what you can expect. The knowledge and experience we have gained working with General Motors employees who have transitioned into retirement allows us to help you determine if you are financially able to retire and live the lifestyle you want to live.
Before rolling over the proceeds of your retirement plan to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or annuity, consider whether you would benefit from other possible options such as leaving the funds in your existing plan or transferring them into a new employer’s plan. You should consider the specific terms and rules that relate to each option including: the available investment options, applicable fees and expenses, the services offered, the withdrawal options, the potential flexibility around taking IRS required minimum distributions from the option, tax consequences of withdrawals and of removing shares of employer stock from your plan, possible protection from creditors and legal judgments and your unique situation. Neither Financial Strategies Group nor its advisers provide tax or legal advice. Consult your own tax and or legal advisors regarding your particular situation.