FAQ
Cash Balance Plan
A Cash Balance Plan is a type of defined benefit retirement plan that allows business
owners to make significantly higher tax-deductible contributions than traditional
retirement plans. When designed properly, it can help reduce current taxes while
accelerating retirement savings.
Cash Balance Plans are ideal for business owners and high-income professionals with
consistent income who want to save more for retirement than 401(k) limits allow. They
are especially effective for professionals such as doctors, attorneys, consultants, and
closely held business owners in Honolulu.
Contribution limits vary based on age, income, and plan design. In many cases,
business owners can contribute tens of thousands to well over six figures annually. We
design plans at FBS Securities to maximize benefits while keeping contributions
sustainable.
Yes. Cash Balance Plans are commonly paired with a 401(k) and profit-sharing plan.
This combination allows business owners to maximize retirement contributions and tax
deductions while providing benefits for employees when required.
When properly designed and managed, Cash Balance Plans can be a powerful and
controlled strategy. Investment risk and funding obligations must be carefully managed,
which is why working with an experienced fiduciary advisor like FBS Securities is
essential.
Cash Balance Plans are intended to be long-term strategies, but they are not
permanent. Many plans are established with a multi-year horizon and can be adjusted
or terminated if business circumstances change, subject to proper planning and
compliance.
FBS Securities is a fiduciary Registered Investment Advisor specializing in Cash
Balance Plans for business owners in Honolulu. With deep technical expertise and a
customized approach, we design, implement, and manage plans that deliver meaningful
tax savings and long-term retirement value.