We have many clients who are current and retired employees of McLaren Lansing. Our experience working with McLaren Lansing employees makes us uniquely equipped to handle their needs. A few examples of how we can help McLaren Lansing employees are below :
- Help you determine if McLaren’s flexible spending account (FSA) and/or voluntary Life, disability, and Long Term Care insurance through Lincoln Financial make sense for you.
- Provide information and guidance on your 403(b) and the investment options offered by Mass Mutual, along with practical strategies to make the most of these options.
- At retirement or termination of employment, you are eligible to rollover your 403(b) 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 403(b) outweigh the disadvantages.
- When you reach 59 ½ years old, you are eligible to do an in-service rollover (tax free transfer while employed) from your 403(b) 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.
- If you have worked for the hospital long enough, you may be eligible for pension benefits. We can help you determine if a lump sum or spousal benefits make sense for you. Check out this article from our very own Brandon Carter on this subject Pension Lump Sum Guide.
- 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 403(b) to your insurance benefits, we know what you can expect. The knowledge and experience we have gained working with McLaren Lansing 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.