Ron Church
Owner Retirement Plan Consultant @Ironwood Retirement Plan Consultants
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WORK HISTORY
Owner Retirement Plan Consultant @Ironwood Retirement Plan Consultants
Bakersfield, CA, US
As the owner of IRPC, an independent retirement plan consulting firm, I have spent the past 32 years working alongside and assisting business owners to provide expertise and fiduciary guidance in creating customized solutions for employee benefits, qualified and non-qualified plans.I’m passionate about educating businesses and their fiduciaries on how to reduce plan risk and how to service their plan adhering to ERISA and the Department of Labor guidelines. In my business, hope is not a strategy. For plan sponsors to succeed they need a plan and they need every advantage.As a member of RPAG’s exclusive limited membership organization, I have access to plan building tools and expertise that my competitors don’t. To create your customized plan, I employ a Four-Step Partnership Process:1. Identify appropriate service providers utilizing our B3 Provider Analysis™ tool.Our B3 Provider Analysis™ represents the three cornerstones of 401(k) plan benchmarking: fees, services, and investment opportunities. My objective is to allow plan fiduciaries to make educated and informed choices of recordkeeping and investment providers for your plan.2. Provide an objective investment decision process using our Scorecard System Methodology™Our Scorecard System Methodology™ scoring system is built around pass/fail criteria and measures active, passive and asset allocation investment strategies. Our system provides an objective, well documented fiduciary process for making retirement plan investment decisions.3. Provide fiduciary guidance using our Fiduciary Fitness Program™Understanding that retirement plans require prudent governance by plan sponsors and fiduciaries our Fiduciary Fitness Program™ is an independent compliance tool designed to measure the health of your retirement plan identifying potential weaknesses in your plan.4. Teach the Paychecks for Life™ System – nine core principles for building a paycheck manufacturing company from the employers 401(k)
EDUCATION
National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA)
Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor | CPFA. Retirement Plan Fiduciary, Retirement Plans
The American College of Financial Services
Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Financial Planning and Services, Financial Planning and Services
Michigan Technological University - Houghton, MI
Bachelor's degree, Forest Management/Forest Resources Management
Michigan State University
Master of Science (MS), Soil Sciences
ABOUT RON CHURCH
I\'m a retirement plan adviser with a focus on helping retirement plan sponsors ensure that their company retirement plans are fully compliant with all relevant regulations and guidelines. With my years of experience in the industry and my credentials as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Adviser (CPFA) and Retirement Plan Fiduciary Adviser, I specialize in working closely with plan sponsors to make sure that their plans are designed and managed in a way that meets their unique needs. In addition to the above designations, I also hold the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) credential in Financial Planning and Services. With these certifications, I\'m able to provide my clients with the highest level of service and support, no matter what their needs may be. One of the things I enjoy most about my work is getting to know my clients and their unique needs. I take pride in providing personalized solutions that are tailored to each client\'s specific situation. From plan design and implementation to ongoing plan management and support, I\'m committed to helping my clients achieve their goals and protect their assets. Whether you need help with plan design, fiduciary oversight, or investment analysis, I\'m here to provide expert guidance and support every step of the way. If you\'re looking for a retirement plan adviser who can help you design, manage, and optimize your company retirement plan, please don\'t hesitate to get in touch. With my expertise and credentials, I\'m confident that I can provide the guidance and support you need to achieve your goals and secure a brighter financial future for your employees.
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