Understanding the OMNI 403b P3 Plan Providers
In this post we aim to provide objective, trustworthy information about OMNI® and their 403(b) P3 Providers. As of this publish date, there are 35 providers available for school districts to add to their retirement plans.
Who is OMNI?
OMNI® is a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) of 403(b) plans. They work with school districts to help ensure compliance with IRS regulations governing the operation of 403(b) plans. OMNI® also helps your employer remit 403(b) contributions to participating service providers.
If your TPA is OMNI, then your school district may offer any of the 35 OMNI P3 Preferred Providers, each with their own account options, pricing structures, fees and investment products for you to choose from.
If you see an OMNI P3 provider that is not currently available to your school district, go ahead and contact your HR department and request to add that provider. Most times it's just a flip of a switch. Many of these providers also offer a ROTH 403b option that you can request to 'turn on' as well.
What is 403b Compare?
Where possible, we have linked to vendor details on 403bcompare.com. The 403bCompare web site is a database of free, objective information about 403(b) vendors and the products they offer. The site was created to help employees of California’s local school districts, community college districts or county offices of education make better-informed investment decisions.
Surprisingly, neither NY (nor Omni 403b) have a comparable, objective resource but the vendor information is still relevant and accurate for NY's K-12 school employees.
We hope the below links will serve as a great resource when making your initial 403(b) selection or if you are trying to make a change.
How do you narrow down a list of 403(b) Providers?
Comparing providers, analyzing the pricing structures and finding hidden fees is no small task...and neither your school district, nor OMNI® can recommend any specific provider.
But is essential to make an informed decision about 403(b) providers because your selection WILL affect your retirement account in the future.
We can help.
Read our recent post on How to Select a Suitable 403(b) Vendor
Download our user-friendly 5-step Teachers Shopping Guide that covers the basics of narrowing down your Provider options.
Check out our (b)informed blog dedicated entirely to K-12 teacher retirement plan topics.
Ask us to host an informative school seminar for your district employees.
Schedule a complimentary portfolio review at school friendly hours. This is where we look over your plan, discuss your needs, and identify the investments that are suitable for you.
If you’re still suffering from the paradox of too much choice, or if you have specific questions about your plan or the fees you might be paying, please get in touch.
Warwick Valley Financial Advisors aims to help teachers make the most of their money and utilize their finances to live exceptional lives. We’d love to hear from you and provide more information on how we can help with your financial planning whether it be retirement, insurance, student loans, or other important financial matters.
I am an independent advisor committed to the fiduciary standard, and I don’t earn commissions from the recommendations that I make to clients.
Investing in mutual funds and variable annuities involves risk, including possible loss of principal.
This material was created for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as ERISA, tax, legal or investment advice. If you are seeking investment advice specific to your needs, such advice services must be obtained on your own separate from this educational material.
Warwick Valley Financial Advisors and LPL Financial are not affiliated with or endorsed by OMNI 403b.
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