NACo EDGE
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NACo Deferred Compensation Program Administered by Nationwide Retirement Solutions

Help Employees Prepare for & Live in Retirement

Hear from your peers

Participants in the NACo Deferred Compensation Program administered by Nationwide Retirement Solutions share the value from plans made specifically to meet county employees’ needs, including options for lifetime income, across all stages of their public service.

Giving county employees the retirement they have earned

NACo and Nationwide have partnered for 45 years to bring Retirement Solutions and a Deferred Compensation Program focused on retirement outcomes and continues to develop needed solutions such as the Lifetime Income suite with national oversight by county officials.

$ 30 + Billion

Saved by Employees

for their Retirement

1.6 Million

County Employees

Saving for Retirement

2900 +

County Agencies

Participating in Plans

100 %

Employee Vestment

in their Accounts

Program Benefits

A 45 year partnership with Nationwide to deliver unparalled retirement solutions

Since first launching in 1980, NACo’s Deferred Compensation Program administered by Nationwide Retirement Solutions, has grown to become one of the largest supplemental retirement programs created specifically for county employees.

Program Flexibility

Tailor solutions to your county employees & their specific needs

Improve Recruitment & Retention

Recruit and retain high-caliber personnel with premier benefits

Dedicated Support

Nationwide provides a program director and retirement specialists that provide customer service and education to benefits/HR managers and plan members

Lifetime Income

Nationwide's Lifetime Income suite guarantees retirement income even if markets shift*

*Guarantees are subject to the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company. Provisions of these options may vary based on plan selection and/or by state regulation. These investment options may not be available in all states.

Success Stories

Testimonials from participants in NACo's Deferred Compensation Program administered by Nationwide Retirement Solutions

NACo Retirement Solutions Denise Whinfrey
NACo Retirement Solutions John Manson IV

“Being a member of the program works wonderfully for me. I’m still working & continue to contribute, but it’s also a lure for younger people coming into the workforce.”

Hon. Denise Winfrey, Will County, Il.

“My county has been in partnership with Nationwide for over 20 years. It’s a great service, it’s a great product, and the first day I signed up for the plan.”

John Manson IV, DeKalb County, Ga.

Let's Get Started

Our team of public sector retirement solutions specialists are here to assist your county employees prepare for and live comfortably in retirement.

Using the form below, contact us today to learn more about the NACo Deferred Compensation Program.

Program Contact

Carlos Greene
Director, Retirement Services
[email protected]

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