Membership Benefits
Established in 1947, PSCA is a national, non-profit trade association of 1,200 companies and over six million plan participants. PSCA represents its members' interests to federal policymakers and offers practical, cost-effective assistance with profit sharing, 401(k) and 403(b) plan design, administration, investment, compliance, and communication. PSCA's services are tailored to meet the needs of both large and small companies as well as non-profits and associations. Members range in size from Fortune 100 firms to small, entrepreneurial businesses, to Healthcare organizations.
How does PSCA membership benefit you?
Designed to inform, educate and support, PSCA's services are tailored to meet the needs of plan sponsors in all size organizations. The benefits of PSCA membership include:
Legislative & Regulatory Updates
As a member of PSCA, you will receive the latest regulatory updates and up-to-the-minute legislative developments from the DOL, Treasury, and the IRS. Through the Executive Report, you will understand the impact on your plans along with the perspective of the country’s leading advocate of retirement plans.
National and Regional Conferences
From and annual multi-day National Conference to one-day Regional Conferences, PSCA brings industry thought leaders together to discuss the latest and most relevant topics. From retirement readiness and distribution strategies to leading-edge ideas on investments and participant education, plan sponsors will come away from a PSCA event with a wealth of knowledge and practical advice.
Fiduciary Training
PSCA's ERISA Online Fiduciary Training Program is an online certification program that provides plan fiduciaries with a sound foundation to better understand what it means to be an ERISA fiduciary. Participating in this self-study program allows you to enjoy your own learning pace. Upon completing the program and passing the test, you will receive a certificate of completion, which may prove beneficial in a DOL audit. PSCA members pay only $250 to participate in this training. The cost for non-members is $750.
Members-Only Help Line
PSCA members can take advantage of a toll-free hot line to ask specific questions about their company’s plan or to discuss industry trends. Questions are researched, and answers and insights are provided at no cost to members.
Defined Contribution Insights
PSCA members enjoy a subscription to the only bimonthly magazine focusing exclusively on employer-sponsored retirement plans. You will enjoy features from David Wray, PSCA’s President, legal commentary from Ian Kopelman, the country’s foremost ERISA retirement benefit expert, and Ed Ferrigno, PSCA’s Washington insider. In addition, guest writers provide features on compliance, communications, investments, and plan sponsor showcases.
Research and Benchmarking
For more than 50 years, PSCA has produced an annual survey of profit sharing and 401(k) plan trends that has served as the cornerstone for research about the retirement industry for decades. In addition, PSCA produces national surveys on 403(b) plans, non-qualified plans, and numerous benchmarking surveys for plan sponsors.
Communication Best Practices
From the National 401(k)/403(b) Day celebration to the annual Signature Awards, PSCA is a vast resource for plan sponsor and participant communications. From award-winning programs featured in the Signature Awards magazine to the comprehensive educational campaigns available to members, PSCA continues to provide creative solutions at no cost to members.
Hueler Income Solutions® Platform
PSCA plan sponsor members can provide their retiring employees with access to a web-base annuity purchasing option that allows them to compare annuities from leading insurance companies. Plan sponsors who are members of PSCA save the $5,000 connection fee charged to the general public.
Comparative Plan Analysis
PSCA members who participate in the Annual Survey are now eligible to receive a free customized report comparing their own plan data to other plans of similar size.
Professional Growth
Member company representatives are often invited to speak at PSCA regional and national conferences, have trade articles published in PSCA’s magazine, and serve on PSCA committees.
The Plan Sponsor Council of America (PSCA) is a nonprofit association that provides services, best practice information, and advocacy to defined contribution plan sponsors. Members have access to a broad range of resources and programs that address the varying needs of both small and large companies. Membership includes 1,200 companies ranging in size from Fortune 100 firms to small, entrepreneurial businesses. 
