Collaborative. Tailored. Sophisticated.
Our approach is why we are one of the most trusted TPA firms in the Mid-Atlantic region, in business for almost 60 years.
Our Story
A Legacy of Excellence
For almost 60 years, the team at Retirement Planners & Administrators has worked hard to earn the reputation of being one of the most trusted and knowledgable TPA firms in the country. Founded in 1969, RPA was founded by Hans Banziger and his brother Walter to help address the emerging employee benefits market, long before defined contribution plans like 401k plans existed.
During the firm's first decade in business, RPA's team focused on defined benefit plans. When defined contribution plans were introduced in 1978, the team made a committed effort to being experts in these new retirement solutions for employees.
RPA has grown steadily over the decades, and with this long history, we have seen the industry grow and change many times over. The RPA team has been known for staying ahead of regulatory updates and emerging trends in the industry, as a trusted resource for small- to medium-sized businesses and our advisor partners.
The company began as a family operation, and carries on those same values today, while investing in the development of our team and focusing on guiding our clients to retirement success. In 2023, we became the fourth TPA firm to join Strongpoint Partners, a tech-enabled financial services platform. Our team are experts in every aspect of administering and recordkeeping retirement plans, backed by the national support of Strongpoint, so we can take on any challenge for any client. We are real people, and we’re dedicated to protecting our client’s vested interests.
Our Vision
To create and execute tailored retirement solutions that help our clients and their team members achieve retirement success.
We do this with our breadth of expertise on even the most complex and challenging plan designs. Learn More
24
Plan Compliance Analysts
1,300+
Total Plans Administered
Our Services
A great retirement solution begins with tailored design, sustains by high-touch guidance, and ends with the right tools, and the right service, to maximize outcomes.
Learn more about our Retirement and Payroll solutions.
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Traditional employer sponsored 401(k)
Safe Harbor 401(k)
1099R
Complex plan options leveraging custom eligibility, vesting, contribution, and enrollment strategies
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Employer-funded retirement plans where contributions are discretionary.
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Traditional Cash Balance or Defined Benefit plans
Tiered or Age-Based plans
Combo 401(k) and Cash Balance options to maximize tax deferred savings
Variable Annuity Plans
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Payroll Contribution Solutions
Payroll Processing
Time System and Integrated Workforce Management
Mineral HR-OnDemand
Benefits Administration
Accrual Tracking
Our Mission
To make retirement work for everyone by being a reliable, accurate, and collaborative TPA partner for our clients.
To learn more about our experience, offerings, and how we can help you reach your retirement objectives, visit Our Services.
Our Values
How We Serve You
Stronger Together
We exponentially amplify outcomes for our stakeholders by working as one team, and by leveraging the collective expertise and experience of our partnerships.
Obsess Over the Customer
We are committed to helpful service with accuracy and urgency, delivering an unparalleled experience.
Strive to Be Better Every Day
We put ourselves on the path of continuous improvement and view feedback as a gift. We embrace the change that is required to achieve our goals.
Do Right Things, Do Things Right
In everything we do, we act first with honesty and integrity. We strive for excellence in our execution, with an intense attention to detail.
Seek to Understand Why
We are problem solvers, and we ask questions, seeking answers using the full scope of the data, knowledge, and experience from across the partnership.
Own the Outcome
We are accountable for our individual and collective results. We follow through to help our team, clients, and partners achieve the right outcomes.
“The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”
Benjamin Franklin
Since 2023
RPA is a proud Strongpoint Partner.
As a Strongpoint Partner, Retirement Planners & Administrators is a part of the most trusted, knowledgeable and customer-centric retirement platform for small and medium-sized businesses.
What Sets Us Apart
We’re Proud to Offer:
1:1 Account Management
All Work Done In the USA
High Quality Service
Unparalleled Expertise & Tenure
We’re Here to Help