Your future reimagined
About ACEC Retirement Trust
WHO ARE WE? We’re more than a retirement plan — we’re a partner. Our goal is to make retirement planning straightforward and effective, so you can focus on what matters most: running your business and supporting your employees.
We specialize in providing retirement plan solutions tailored to the unique needs of engineering firms.
Our program is exclusively available to ACEC member firms and its affiliates.
With significant assets in participant accounts within the Trust, we’re proud to deliver a robust retirement plan with top-tier providers, personalized support, and competitive pricing.
We have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the engineering industry and put that knowledge into a suitable program exclusively for you.
benefits & features
By leveraging the collective power of ACEC firms, the Trust provides large-scale savings, unprecedented fiduciary support, and a best-in-class retirement plan. It’s a simple, effective solution designed to support your business and your employees’ future.
fiduciary protection
We take many of the fiduciary responsibilities off your shoulders, reducing your required fiduciary tasks and providing peace of mind.
Cost-Effective Administration
Enjoy streamlined plan management and recordkeeping at Trust-rates negotiated for optimal savings.
Exclusive Investment Options
Get access to high-quality, low-cost investment options often unavailable to individual firms.
Personalized Support
Every participant benefits from tailored investment advice and complimentary Certified Financial Planning services.
Educational Resources
Engage your employees with innovative tools and programs that make retirement planning easy and empowering.
Seamless Plan Reviews
Annual plan reviews and reporting are handled for you — no extra effort required.
Competitive Advantage
A robust retirement plan helps you attract and retain top-tier talent, positioning your firm for long-term success.
Industry Leading Expertise
The ACEC Retirement Trust brings together three premier retirement-focused firms to design and manage a best-in-class plan, bringing exceptional quality and benchmarked performance.
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Linda bauer darr trusts in the trust
ACEC has been a longtime member of the ACEC Retirement Trust since the early 1990s.
In this video, she shares her experience with the program and why she continues to rely on it for top-tier benefits and service. Hear firsthand why she confidently recommends the Retirement Trust to fellow members and provides this valuable benefit to her staff.