Custody Services for Qualified Retirement Plans
Specialized custody and administration for retirement plans holding traditional and alternative assets. Exeter Trust Company provides safekeeping, asset administration, recordkeeping and reporting support for qualified retirement plan assets.
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Specialized Custody for More Complex Retirement Assets
Qualified retirement plans can hold a wide range of assets and require accurate custody, administration, recordkeeping and reporting. Exeter Trust Company provides custody services with particular experience supporting non-traditional and alternative investments.
Asset Safekeeping
Custody and safeguarding of retirement plan assets held within the account structure.
Alternative Assets
Specialized support for qualifying non-traditional and alternative investments.
Recordkeeping
Account records, asset administration and plan-level reporting support.
Regulated Custodian
Exeter Trust Company is licensed, regulated and audited by the Wyoming Division of Banking.
What Is Qualified Retirement Plan Custody?
Retirement plan custody provides for the safekeeping and administration of assets held by a qualified retirement plan. The custodian maintains custody of plan assets, supports proper segregation and settlement, and performs important administrative and recordkeeping functions.
For plans that hold alternative investments, custody can become more specialized. These assets may require different documentation, transaction processing and recordkeeping than conventional publicly traded securities.
Custody designed for assets that do not always fit a traditional platform.
Exeter Trust Company combines regulated trust company custody with experience administering alternative investments and specialized account structures.
Supporting a Range of Qualified Retirement Plans
Exeter can provide custody services for qualified retirement plan structures that require professional asset safekeeping and administration.
401(k) Plans
Custody and administration support for plan assets, including qualifying alternative investments where appropriate.
403(b) Plans
Custody services for eligible retirement plan assets requiring safekeeping, administration and recordkeeping support.
Defined Benefit Plans
Specialized custody support for plan assets held within defined benefit retirement structures.
Core Services for Retirement Plan Assets
The custody relationship supports the plan by keeping assets properly held, administered and reflected in the account records.
Asset Safekeeping
Hold and safeguard plan assets within the appropriate custody structure.
Transaction Settlement
Support the proper processing, settlement and movement of assets and funds as directed.
Asset Segregation
Maintain retirement plan assets within the appropriate account and custody records.
Recordkeeping
Maintain custody records and administrative information associated with plan assets.
Statements and Reporting
Provide account statements and support applicable tax and regulatory reporting requirements.
Audit Support
Provide custody records and information that may be needed to support plan audits and reviews.
Custody Beyond Publicly Traded Securities
Exeter's trust and custody platform is particularly relevant when a retirement plan needs to hold qualifying assets that may not be supported by conventional custodians.
Real Estate
Qualifying direct real estate and real estate-related investments.
Private Funds
Qualifying private funds and privately offered investment structures.
Private Companies
Qualifying interests in privately held businesses and investment entities.
Other Alternatives
Additional qualifying non-traditional assets Exeter is able to custody and administer.
Regulated Custody With Specialized Experience
Exeter combines the oversight of a licensed trust company with experience administering retirement accounts and non-traditional investments.
Direct Custodian
Work directly with Exeter Trust Company for custody and administration of plan assets.
Alternative Asset Experience
Specialized experience with assets that may fall outside conventional custody platforms.
Responsive Support
Access knowledgeable professionals who support specialized custody questions and transactions.
Licensed & Regulated
Exeter Trust Company is licensed, regulated and audited by the Wyoming Division of Banking.
Built to Support Retirement Plan Professionals
Qualified retirement plan custody often involves multiple professionals. Exeter can serve as the custody component while working alongside the plan's existing advisory and administrative relationships.
Plan Sponsors
Organizations and business owners seeking professional custody for qualified retirement plan assets.
Retirement Plan Advisors
Advisors whose clients need a regulated custodian capable of supporting specialized or alternative plan assets.
Plan Administrators and Professionals
Third-party administrators, attorneys, accountants and other professionals coordinating qualified retirement plan structures.
Custody as Part of the Retirement Plan Team
Exeter Trust Company's role is focused on custody and administration of plan assets. Investment selection, plan design, fiduciary decisions and other professional responsibilities remain with the appropriate plan sponsor, fiduciary, advisor, administrator or other designated professional.
This separation allows Exeter to focus on the safekeeping, processing and administration of assets while working within the retirement plan's broader professional structure.
Consider Exeter when the plan needs:
Talk With an Exeter Trust Company Specialist.
Tell us about your retirement plan, the assets it needs to hold and the custody requirements involved. Our team can help determine whether Exeter's qualified retirement plan custody services are a fit.