The Participant First 401(k) MEP by Ekstra is transparent, secure and efficient! Because it's a MEP, it's more affordable That's why participants do better with us. Ekstra protection — Tired of being told you're a fiduciary? Delegation doesn't change or limit your 401k liabilities and is commonly referred to as a co-fiduciary relationship. We are the named fiduciary so that liability and responsibility falls squarely on us — not you. Ekstra savings through economies of scale. By design, the Ekstra 401(k) MEP is structured to help small and medium-sized plans achieve the same economies of scale as larger plans. The Ekstra difference is that those efficiencies mean more money stays in the participant's accounts. Over time, that will greatly improve participant retirement outcomes. Ekstra time to focus on your core business. The Ekstra 401(k) MEP eliminates most of the day-to-day burdens that come with a 401(k) plan — leaving you with very little to do. You'll continue to submit contributions and provide employee data which typically can be automated. That means more time to focus on building your business. Ekstra expertise with a world class team! Ekstra brings together a team of the best of the best — to ensure your 401k is world-class! All this and more at a fraction of the cost of typical 401(k) plans.