Lump Sum Pension Distributions

The Lump Sum Pension Distribution module helps a client understand their defined contribution pension distribution options when leaving an employer or just moving their plan.  The module illustrates net distribution (after-tax) and/or potential annual income from three distribution options: Spend It Now, Income Annuitization, and spend It Later.  This is a great module to use to help capture a client’s retirement plans.

Module Target User – Advisors
Completion Time – 5 to 15 minutes

This module:

  • Illustrates three options for pension distributions: Spend It Now, Income Annuitization, Spend It Later
  • Calculates income taxation and applicable tax penalties for each option
  • Compares potential after-tax income for each option side-by-side