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Services

Pension Plan Terminations

A Clean Exit. A Confident Future.

For plan sponsors ready to fully exit their defined benefit plans, October Three offers a streamlined, strategic path to pension plan termination. We combine actuarial expertise, a focus on compliance , and project management excellence to help you terminate your plan with confidence—on time and on budget.

How We Help

We manage the full termination process from start to finish:

Plan Readiness & Feasibility
  • Funding gap analysis

  • Participant data hygiene/clean up

  • Lump sum window and annuity purchase analysis

  • Timelines and project plans that meet your needs

Participant Communication & Lump Sum Elections
  • Customized communication strategy and participant election kits

  • Participant education on annuity vs. lump sum options

  • U.S based call center staffed by pension experts

  • Employee self service

Annuity Placement
  • DOL 95-1 for fiduciary due diligence carrier negotiations to maximize insurer participation and drive the most competitive pricing for annuity purchase.

  • Documentation and audit trail support

  • Seamless transition of benefit payments to the carrier

Our Difference

We understand that you have multiple demands on you and your staff’s time.  Our streamlined processes minimize your effort and the project’s cost.

What We Do BetterWhy It Matters
End-to-End Project ManagementOne team, full visibility, no handoffs
Custom Communication StrategyMinimizes confusion and participant risk
Integrated Actuarial + Consulting ExpertiseEnsures compliance and cost efficiency
DOL 95-1 ComplianceFulfills your fiduciary responsibilities
Deep Insurance Market AccessDelivers better pricing

Thinking of Terminating?

Let’s talk about your plan and challenges—the earlier you plan, the better your outcome. We can provide a turnkey solution or work with your existing advisors. The choice is yours.

October Three handled everything—from strategy to execution—with a level of detail and care that gave our board full confidence. We exited cleanly, and our participants were well-supported through every step.

CFO, Manufacturing Company

Start Planning Your Exit Today

Pension plan terminations are complex—but with the right partner, they don’t have to be painful. Let us help you close your plan the right way.