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Merrill has the retirement solutions to help you achieve your goals.

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Find your ideal retirement solution, whether you're a business owner, a freelancer or a sole proprietor

Small Business 401(k)Footnote 3

Attract and retain talented employees by offering a low-cost, easy-to-manage 401(k) — designed for the needs of small businesses.
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Individual 401(k)Footnote 3

Reduce your taxes while having access to your money through loans with a plan designed for self-employed business owners and their spouses.
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SEP IRA

A SEP IRA gives you the flexibility to contribute as your cash flow allows, with contribution limits higher than traditional IRA.
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SIMPLE IRA

Have 100 or fewer employees? Enjoy easy administration while offering potential tax advantages for your businesses and employees.
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Retirement Cash Management Account (RCMA®)

A RCMA® offers a full range of investment choices for those who have an established profit sharing, 401(k), money purchase or defined benefit plan.
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Looking for more info on small business resources?

See more details about retirement plans for small business owners and self-employed people, plus see other resources available to you through Merrill and Bank of America.

Enjoy all the benefits of having your IRA at Merrill

Opening an IRA with Merrill gives you access to a number of features that can make saving for retirement even more rewarding.

IRA Features:

  • Find workplace retirement plans including SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA or an online 401(k)
  • Save money with tax advantages
  • Fit your budget with competitive pricing
  • Get greater control with more personalized options
  • Accomplish more with available specialists
  • Focus on your business with an easy to manage retirement plan

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Accounts tailored to your investing goals

Find account built to help you achieve what you're investing for.
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Footnote 
1 You have choices about what to do with your 401(k) or other type of plan-sponsored accounts. Depending on your financial circumstances, needs, goals and employer plan terms, you may choose to roll over to an IRA or convert to a Roth IRA, roll over a 401(k) from a prior employer to a 401(k) at your new employer, take a distribution, or leave the account where it is. Each choice may offer different investments and services, fees and expenses, withdrawal options, required minimum distributions, tax treatment (particularly with reference to employer stock), and provide different protection from creditors and legal judgments. These are complex choices and should be considered with care. For more information visit our rollover page or call Merrill at 888.637.3343.
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2 The required beginning date for RMDs is age 73 You may defer your first RMD until April 1st in the year after you turn age 73, but then you'd be required to take two distributions in that year. Failure to take all or part of an RMD may result in up to a 25% additional tax applicable to the amount of the RMD not withdrawn. Consult your tax advisor for more information on your personal circumstances.
This material does not take into account a client's particular investment objectives, financial situations, or needs and is not intended as a recommendation, offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security or investment strategy. Merrill offers a broad range of brokerage, investment advisory (including financial planning) and other services. There are important differences between brokerage and investment advisory services, including the type of advice and assistance provided, the fees charged, and the rights and obligations of the parties. It is important to understand the differences, particularly when determining which service or services to select.
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3 The endorsement of Morningstar Investment Management LLC ("Morningstar") for the MESB 401(k) Program is not made by Merrill in the capacity of a client of Morningstar or as a MESB 401(k) Program client. Cash and non-cash compensation will be provided to Merrill for this endorsement if you enroll in the MESB 401K Program. Merrill has material conflicts of interest giving this endorsement of Morningstar on this website because Merrill's compensation for services under the MESB 401(k) Program is dependent on customer use of Morningstar's investment advisory services. Morningstar's investment advisory services are the only investment advisory services offered under the MESB 401(k) Program and lack of customer's use of Morningstar's investment advisory services would, therefore, result in Merrill unable to receive compensation for this product. For more information about the compensation provided to or received by Merrill, Merrill's material conflicts of interest in giving the endorsement, and disclosure of past disciplinary matters of Merrill, please read more information here (PDF).
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