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How to protect 10 ADP accounts — manage beneficiaries online, fund a trust by mail, and file death claims
ADP Participant Services
ADP Participant Services
ADP is a retirement provider managing 10 retirement retirement accounts. These tax-advantaged accounts transfer by beneficiary designation—not by will—making it critical to keep designations current and aligned with broader estate planning goals.
Beneficiary designations at ADP can be managed online, by mail, and by phone, typically taking 10-15 minutes online. Trust funding is also available, allowing families to name a trust as the beneficiary of retirement accounts.
ADP provides specific procedures for both proactive estate planning and filing claims after a death.
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How to manage beneficiaries online, fund a trust by mail, and review 10 account types at ADP.
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9-step process, 7 required documents, and contact information for survivors.
View details →Log in to mykplan.com and navigate to "My Account" then "Manage My Beneficiaries." You can add primary and contingent beneficiaries online. If spousal consent is required, you will need to download a beneficiary form, obtain a notarized spousal signature, and submit it to your plan administrator. You can also call ADP Participant Services at 800-695-7526 to request a form.
mykplan.com is the participant portal for ADP retirement plan accounts. You can view your account balance, manage investments, designate beneficiaries, change contributions, transfer funds, model loans, and request withdrawal forms. The portal is available online and through the ADP mobile app.
For qualified retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), defined benefit, profit sharing), federal law (ERISA) requires spousal consent with a notarized signature if you name someone other than your spouse as the primary beneficiary. If spousal consent is needed, you must download a paper beneficiary form, obtain the notarized spousal signature, and submit it to your plan administrator. SIMPLE IRAs and SEP IRAs generally do not require spousal consent.
ADP 401k Essential is designed for small businesses with 1-49 employees and offers low-cost, feature-rich retirement planning. ADP 401k Enhanced targets businesses with 50-99 employees with flexible plan design and simplified compliance. ADP 401k Premier serves organizations with 100+ employees and includes a dedicated client service manager, personal relationship manager, and ERISA consultation. All plans integrate with ADP payroll.
The SAVE4RETIREMENT Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) is a 401(k) structure for midsized and enterprise organizations that allows multiple unrelated employers to participate in a single plan. Pentegra serves as the pooled plan provider handling fiduciary responsibilities, and Mesirow serves as the ERISA 3(38) investment manager. The PEP reduces administrative burden and compliance obligations for individual employers while integrating with ADP payroll.
Distribution options vary by plan but commonly include: lump sum payment, rollover to an inherited IRA, installment payments over time, or transfer to an existing IRA (for spousal beneficiaries). Non-spouse beneficiaries are generally subject to the 10-year distribution rule under SECURE Act 2.0. Contact ADP Participant Services at 800-695-7526 for plan-specific options.
ADP Participant Services
ADP Participant Services
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