100% Employee-Owned

Watkins Ross

Consulting, Actuarial & Administration Firm Providing Retirement Plan Services in Grand Rapids, MI

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Celebrating 75 Years

19482023

dedicated to our community, our clients,
and their employees.

Who We Are

Watkins Ross is a dedicated team of actuaries, consultants, and retirement plan professionals. We’re ready to help you administer a retirement plan designed to meet your corporate objectives and help you navigate the complex world of health benefits offered to your employees.

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Retirement Plans

Our retirement plan team at Watkins Ross is experienced in designing and administering many types of retirement plans, including cash balance, pension, profit sharing, ESOP, and non-qualified plans. We help you understand the rules and regulations that apply to your plan to avoid errors that can result in costly penalties.

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Health Plans

Our health plan team at Watkins Ross specializes in financial reporting for Other Post-Employment Benefit Plans (OPEB) and Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) reserve liabilities. We can assist you in pre-funding considerations and other cost control strategies to help you manage your retiree health plan obligations.

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You. Your Employees. Us.

Building Lasting Relationships

Watkins Ross is a 100% employee-owned consulting, actuarial, and administration firm, providing services for employer or union-sponsored retirement benefits and health plans.

Being employee-owned is not just a personal stake in the business; it’s the way we do business. Watkins Ross provides a foundation for every team member to actively listen to our clients, deliver diverse solutions, and provide an exceptional experience. From one-person professional services to multi-employer plans, we care about your success because, together, we value ours.

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We care about your success, because, together, we value ours

Financial & Management Resources

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DB Calendar

Defined Benefit Compliance Calendar

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DC Calendar

Defined Contribution Compliance Calendar

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Guide

Cost of Living Plan Limitations

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Checklist

Reporting & Disclosure Requirements

Scott C. said:

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Watkins Ross for the past several years and can’t say enough about their professionalism and service. If you are looking for a TPA that is proactive, detailed and resourceful, look no further. Make the call.”