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Learn More About Our MEP 401(k) Program

Posted By Brandy King
June 11, 2021 Category: Finance, Retirement Plans, MEP, 401k, Small Employer, Mid Sized Employer, Benefits, Retention Tools, Financial Security

Want to learn more about The Spooner Risk Control Services, Inc. MEP 401(k)?  If your company has thought of offering a retirement plan, but the idea has been sidelined by the (typically) tremendous costs and complications of putting it in place, we'd like to invite you to learn more about our multi-employer plan (MEP). Spooner clients of any size can take advantage of our MEP Retirement Plan Solution for themselves and their employees.  Fiduciary support and guidance is provided for you as an employer, and for your employees. Take advantage of Spooner’s economy of scale and save on plan costs and administrative time, plus take advantage of potential tax credits for starting a retirement plan.  What is a Multiple Employer 401(k) Plan or MEP? A MEP is an IRS approved 401(k) that allows unaffiliated employers to adopt into a retirement plan sponsored by a third party that bears responsibility for administering the plan (Spooner, in this case). Our MEP is a great way to provide your employees with a retirement plan without the costly price tag for setup, maintenance costs, and fiduciary liabilities. What are the advantages of Spooner’s MEP? It's easy. By joining our MEP, most of your administration work is done by another party. It's inexpensive. The MEP provides large-plan pricing regardless of your company’s size. It provides for your employees. Independent, no-commissions advice to balance your employees’ needs

Is There Room for Improvement With Your Payroll Provider?

Posted By Brandy King
April 02, 2021 Category: Human Resources, HR, Payroll, ACA Reporting, Finance, Administrative Support, PEO

If so, you should experience the Surety HR difference.  Spooner's sister company Surety HR offers a customized payroll service that caters to the client’s wants and needs.  The result is a payroll support team that knows your business and will excel at meeting your payroll needs.  Our payroll service includes: Payroll processing with a full service payroll specialist & customer service rep Payroll tax specialists offering compliance support with Federal, State, Local and other authorities Detailed reporting options General Ledger support and consultation ACA support, reporting and consultation Employee self-service for paystubs and W-2s   Please email Brian Davis if you have any questions. Brian can be reached at

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