Trust Structure

Enormous Buying Power with Industry-Leading Expertise

As a benefit of ACEC membership, the ACEC Retirement Trust leverages the collective buying power of its members to deliver unparalleled expertise, quality, and cost savings. This aggregation enables access to a caliber of service and benefits typically reserved for the largest organizations. The plan is supported by three premier service providers, each bringing specialized expertise to its operation. By partnering with these industry leaders, the ACEC Retirement Trust helps your firm attract and retain top talent by offering benefits that rival those of the world’s largest employers and delivers a retirement plan that meets the highest standards of performance, compliance, and participant satisfaction.

Meet the Experts Behind the Plan

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Serving as the 3(38) Investment Manager, CAPTRUST is the nation’s largest independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). Their role includes analyzing and selecting the Trust’s investment options within the plan, delivering comprehensive investment reports, and offering detailed economic market reviews and outlooks. This ensures that the plan’s investment strategy remains robust and aligned with participants’ best interests.

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Supplying the plan’s recordkeeping platform, Empower is the top recordkeeper in the United States. They manage all aspects of recordkeeping, provide education for both participants and plan sponsors, and offer personalized investment advice and Certified Financial Planning to each participant at no additional cost. Their intuitive, user-friendly website enhances the experience for all plan participants.

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Recognized as a leading ERISA law firm, McDermott, Will & Emery serves as the legal consultant for the ACEC Retirement Trust. They provide legal oversight to ensure ERISA compliance, deliver fiduciary training for Trustees and plan sponsors, and keep the Trust informed of legislative and regulatory updates. Their guidance ensures the plan operates within the highest legal and ethical standards.