AHA Associate Podcast Series, Ep.69 | Principal Financial Group
AHA Associates Bringing Value Podcast
In this podcast series, the AHA checks in with its Associates to learn how they are supporting members and leveraging the AHA Associate Program to stay connected with members and help them achieve their goals and objectives.
Episode 69: Common Retirement Plan Design Considerations in Health Care
In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, Vice President of Business Management and Operations at the AHA, is joined by Felix Okwaning and Marc Howell, Managing Directors of Enhanced Plan Design at Principal Financial Group. Their discussion focuses on common retirement plan designs; how they can impact employers and employees; and future concepts to recruit and retire employees that can deliver high-quality care.
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Featured In This Episode
Felix Okwaning, FSA, EA
Managing Director, Enhanced Plan Design
Principal Financial Group
Marc Howell, FSA, EA
Managing Director, Enhanced Plan Design
Principal Financial Group
Kathleen J. Wessel
VP, Business Management and Operations
American Hospital Association
Felix Okwaning and Marc Howell are Principal Securities Registered Representatives. EA/FSA - Defined benefit measurements, if applicable, are for the sole purpose of providing the plan sponsor information with respect to their plan or plans evaluated. Related analysis presented is/will be completed based on the plan's participant data, provisions, and actuarial assumptions and methods incorporated into the DB plans most recent funding and/or accounting measurements. Analysis using different information and at future measurement dates may differ significantly from the current analysis. The subject matter in this communication is educational only and provided with the understanding that Principal® is not rendering legal, accounting, investment or tax advice. You should consult with appropriate counsel, financial professionals, and other advisors on all matters pertaining to legal, tax, investment or accounting obligations and requirements. Based on analysis conducted by the Principal Financial Group®, November 2022. The estimate assumes a 40-year span of accumulating savings and the following facts: retirement at age 65; 10-15% individual plus employer contributions; Social Security providing 40 percent replacement of income: 4.5% withdrawal of retirement savings; 6 percent annual market returns; 2 percent annual inflation; and 3 percent annual wage growth over 40 years in the workforce. This estimate is based on a goal of replacing about 80 percent of salary. The assumed rate of return for the analysis is hypothetical and does not guarantee any future returns nor represent the return of any particular investment. Contributions do not take into account the impact of taxes on pre-tax distributions. Individual results will vary. Participants should regularly review their savings progress and post-retirement needs as savings depends on many factors, including lifestyle, social security replacement, and retirement age. Insurance products and plan administrative services provided through Principal Life Insurance Company®. Securities offered through Principal Securities, Inc., member SIPC and/or independent broker/dealers. Referenced companies are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392. Principal®, Principal Financial Group®, and Principal and the logomark design are registered trademarks of Principal Financial Services, Inc., a Principal Financial Group company, in the United States and are trademarks and service marks of Principal Financial Services, Inc., in various countries around the world. © 2024 Principal Financial Services, Inc. 3876541-092024