(Or, how your Defined Benefit retirement plan became the envy of the financial world.)
Yes, it’s true.
I.B.E.W. Local 697’s Defined Contribution Plan didn’t just get nominated…It made the finals for Plan Sponsor of the Year.
Shocked? You should be.
Smug? You’ve earned it.
Sleeping on it? That’s not just negligent—that’s self-sabotage.
While the world hit snooze on retirement... the industry was wide awake—
…and not for nothing, they were peeking over your shoulder like the kid who didn’t study for the test. But here’s what they saw (and what you should be bragging about):
- 697 participants have more in their retirement plans than most people have in home equity. (That’s right—your future house is worth more than most people’s current one.)
- Your average balances put other trades, office types, and Wall Street weekend warriors to shame. (You’re not just beating the game—you’re playing in a different league.)
- You’ve got a Roth option and a voluntary fund so rare and powerful, it’s basically the golden goose of retirement tools. (Future-proof, tax-smart, and scandalously underused—by everyone but the wisest amongst you. When are you going to join that group?)
- While others are stuck crowdsourcing retirement advice from Facebook, uncles and clickbait articles, you’ve got direct access to a registered investment advisor—no fees, no fuss, just full-on financial GPS. (It’s not just a benefit—it’s your retirement cheat code.)
This isn’t a happy accident. And it isn’t “just how it shook out.” This is design. Deliberate. Thoughtful. Effective.
So, Yeah……Not Your Granddad’s Annuity Plan!
This is a high-performance financial engine—custom-built for the builders of America.
A 401(k) that doesn’t just grow… it struts. A plan so good, the competition isn’t applauding—they’re reverse-engineering it.
But Here’s the Real Question: Where Are You in All This?
Still circling the stadium looking for parking? Sitting in the stands while others are scoring goals? Or are you...
- At a union meeting?
- At an education session?
- At the table where this future was and is actually built?
Because this isn’t just a plan—it’s a movement with momentum. And like all great movements, you’ve got two choices:
- Be in the room where the future’s being written… or,
Be the one reading about it later—wondering how you missed the invite, and stuck reacting with options that feel less like choices and more like compromises.