Live Onboarding Session
Get Every Answer Before You Join Castle Rock PEP.
A live, virtual walkthrough of exactly how onboarding works — paperwork, timelines, fees, and plan design — hosted personally by founder Michele Suriano.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 10:00 a.m. MDT · Virtual · Free
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · 10:00 a.m. MDT
PEP Onboarding Q&A
A live, virtual walkthrough of exactly how to join Castle Rock PEP — bring your questions about paperwork, timelines, fees, and plan design. Hosted by Michele Suriano.
What We'll Cover
Five topics, straight from the onboarding reference guide — jump to whichever matters most to you, or come with your own questions.
Topic 1
Plan Fundamentals
What a PEP is, the fiduciary roles, why Castle Rock, and the fixed and asset-based fees.
Topic 2
Plan Design Options
Automatic features every design includes, and the three default safe harbor formulas.
Topic 3
Investments & the QDIA
Who selects and monitors the 26-fund lineup, and the default if an employee doesn't choose.
Topic 4
Getting Started
The 10-minute online setup versus the custom paperwork path, and how payroll connects.
Topic 5
Compliance & Switching In
What comes off your plate entirely, and what happens converting an existing 401(k).
What Adopting Employers Get
Quarterly Fixed Fee, by Headcount
Billed quarterly in advance — paid by the employer or from participant accounts.
| Participant Count | Quarterly Fixed Fee |
|---|---|
| 0 – 50 | $8.75 |
| 51 – 100 | $7.50 |
| 101 & above | $6.25 |
Why Castle Rock?
Independent and woman-owned (WBENC-certified), founded 2006. Acts as a 3(38) discretionary investment manager with a written fiduciary acknowledgment under ERISA — personalized advice and free financial planning software for every participant, from a founder who has run a small business herself.
A Few Questions We'll Answer Live
What's the fastest way to get started?
Online setup at ww2.slavic401k.com/plan-setup/ takes about 10 minutes using passcode CRP401k, for any of the three default safe harbor designs — no paperwork required.
We already have a 401(k) — how do we convert it?
You choose a transition date, your existing plan is typically terminated or merged, and assets move via a direct trustee-to-trustee transfer — participants aren't taxed on the move, and balances and prior vesting service typically carry over.
Do we lose control over plan design?
No — you still choose your contribution formula, eligibility terms, and vesting. Castle Rock and Slavic401k take on the fiduciary liability and compliance work, not your plan design decisions.
Choose How to Join Castle Rock PEP
- Fast-track online plan setup using code CRP401k
- Fill out the paperwork listed here and upload it through the secure portal
Don't hesitate to schedule a meeting if you want assistance.
Wednesday, September 23 · 10:00 a.m. MDT
Reserve your spot for the live Onboarding Q&A.