Vanguard Participant Services at 800-523-1188 https://retirementplans.vanguard.com/
Investment Policy
Macomb County has partnered with Morgan Stanley as the Investment Advisor to evaluate the Macomb Retirement Plans to monitor investments and ensure compliance. The Investment Policy Statement (IPS) defines the investment goals and objectives of the Plans (457b and 401a). The IPS will provide a structured process when making decisions regarding fund options.
457(b) Deferred Compensation - Plan #078097
All part-time and full-time employees have the opportunity to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan & Trust. To begin participation, please review the investment tools and information links provided below, then complete and return the Enrollment Form by mail or fax to Vanguard. Vanguard will establish your account in the Plan and electronically transmit your deduction amount to the County Finance Department to enter and maintain your payroll deduction.
All other information and account maintenance will be handled directly with Vanguard Participant Services.
- 457b Enrollment Form
- Vanguard Plan Brochure
- Vanguard Plan Highlights
- Vanguard Investor Questionnaire
- Vanguard Asset Allocation
- Vanguard Investment Options
- Vanguard Macomb County Fund Lineup
- Contribution Limits
401(a) Defined Contribution - Plan #097515
Macomb County has a defined contribution 401(a) plan. The required employee contribution is three percent (3%) of base wages. The County generously contributes six percent (6%) of base wages per pay period. Employees are vested after five (5) years of service and are eligible to increase the contribution to four percent (4%) of base wages per pay period with a County match of eight percent (8%) of base wages per pay period.
- 401(a) Brochure
- Plan Highlights
- 401(a) Investment Options
- Vanguard Macomb County Fund Lineup
- 401(a) Beneficiary Flyer
Name a Beneficiary
- If you have more than one plan account, you must designate a beneficiary for each account.
- Register for online account access at vanguard.com/register; you will need your plan number.
- To name a beneficiary or change beneficiary information, log on to vanguard.com/retirementplans, select Menu/My Profile/Beneficiaries.
- You can access your account from your mobile device, go to vanguard.com/bemobile to download the Vanguard app.