The IFC Retirement Plan Solution

Our firm can help navigate the complexities of the RFP process in the 401k arena. Our flagship client is the Association of Washington Business (AWB) in Olympia, of which Crane is a member. Our firm provides a unique 6 step process to providing a retirement plan solution for your company.


Stage 1: The Retirement Plan Evaluator: Our easy-to-use tool provides you with an evaluation of your company’s retirement plan objectives and concerns and an analysis of other plan solutions. We’ll also discuss and review funding strategies for fee administration.

Stage 2: The Retirement Plan Optimizer: We conduct a feasibility study to help maximize the tax benefits of your retirement program for both your company and your employees.

Stage 3: The Fiduciary Shield: Meeting your fiduciary responsibilities can be a complex process. We help control risk by developing a formal investment policy statement and establishing clear criteria for selecting and monitoring investment managers.

Stage 4: The RFP Manager: We’re on your team. We’ll sit on your side of the negotiating table to walk you through the RFP process, manage the flow of information, analyze and review proposal and guide you in making an informed and knowledgeable decision.

Stage 5: The Edu-tainment Experience: We manage every step of the transition form your current retirement program to your new program. We enroll your employees and educate them on the benefits of their new program. We’ll ensure their satisfaction through quarterly, semi-annual and annual education and financial planning seminars.

Stage 6: The Wealthcare Monitor: We’ll manage the health and welfare of your retirement program over its lifetime, advising you on regulatory changes, program enhancements and investment due diligence on a quarterly or semi-annual basis.


Our state-of-the-art processes will provide greater employee satisfaction and participation, while reducing plan anxiety by the sponsors. We are an independent advisory firm that provides business solutions in an unbiased manner. We look forward to assisting you in the RFP process for your 401k plan.