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Executive Benefit Services
Custom Executive Benefits Plans For Your Business
Over the years, SSG Companies has developed an expertise in the design and implementation and funding of executive benefit plans for small, medium size and large privately held companies. These plans are designed to attract and retain key personnel which are so necessary to the development of and maintenance of the value of the business overtime. A good non-qualified executive benefit program can spell the difference between whether or not that key executive will join your firm and whether or not they will continue to work for your firm over the long haul.
SSG Companies has designed deferred compensation plans which allow key executives to defer a portion of their compensation pre-tax.
In addition, SSG Companies has designed supplemental retirement plans, which work like defined benefit plans in the qualified retirement plan area. A certain retirement benefit is determined as the goal for the plan and then the funding is matched up with that liability in order to be able to provide that benefit to the key executive.
As with other areas that we work, we use a process to develop and implement an executive benefit plan that will be unique to the company with whom we are working. Here is a brief outline of how we work:
WHY EXECUTIVE BENEFITS MATTER
For many privately held companies, key personnel are directly tied to business value. A well-structured nonqualified benefit plan can be the difference between whether a top executive joins your team—or whether they stay to lead it through growth, transition, or ownership change.
Traditional compensation packages often fall short. Executive benefit strategies bridge the gap by:
- Attracting high-level talent in competitive industries
- Retaining leaders through long-term incentive design
- Offering retirement security beyond IRS-qualified plan limits
- Aligning executive success with long-term company performance
Our Executive Benefits Solutions
We work with small, midsize, and large privately held companies to develop and implement tailored benefit plans, including:
Deferred Compensation Plans
Allow key executives to defer a portion of their income to a future date—typically retirement—while deferring income tax and building long-term value. These plans are flexible and can be aligned with individual or corporate performance.
Supplemental Retirement Plans
These plans function similarly to defined benefit plans in the qualified retirement space. A retirement benefit is targeted, and the plan is funded to meet that future obligation. SRPs are often used to close the retirement gap left by 401(k) and other qualified plans.
Our Process for Executive Benefit Planning
Our work is not “off the shelf.” We use a defined process to create benefit programs that are aligned with your business, culture, and financial goals:
- Assess Company Objectives – Understand what you’re trying to solve for: retention, succession, retirement, or incentive alignment.
- Evaluate Existing Coverage – Review current compensation, benefits, and potential gaps.
- Design Custom Solutions – Tailor a plan that fits your structure and long-term cash flow.
- Coordinate With Your Advisors – Work with your CPA and legal team to ensure compliance.
- Implement & Educate – Help you communicate the value of the benefit to your executive team.
- Monitor Over Time – Adjust funding, design, or structures as your needs evolve.
Ready to Retain Your Leadership Team?
Whether you're planning for growth, succession, or executive retention, the right benefit plan can help protect your company’s most valuable assets—its people.