457(b) tax-exempts & Top Hat

[Guest scottyd]

For those who work with Top Hat plans, who are the "usual suspects" in terms of types of tax-exempt employers. I know hospitals and private universities, but who are some of the other tax exempt organizations that are stepping up to take advantage of this benefit? Is it tax exempts across the board or certain types?

I am writing a short article for my website and I am looking for some background information.

ScottyD

[E as in ERISA]

A variety of tax exempts use them for a variety of reasons. E.g., a small tax exempt may not want to offer a 403(B) to everyone because of the additional payroll work required, and it may offer a 457(B) to one executive to make sure he can do more than an IRA. Or they may use it as a retention tool to provide additional benefits to a key executive.

[Guest eileenw]

Does anyone know of any turn-key programs for 457 (B) for non-governmental plans. I am a registered rep and cannot find one to work with that does everything.