Plan Provider: The plan provider of a retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plan is the mutual fund company, insurance company, brokerage firm, or other financial services company that creates, sells, and manages the plan your employer selects.

 

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Plan Provider: The plan provider of a retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b), or 457 plan is the mutual fund company, insurance company, brokerage firm, or other financial services company that . . . View Full Definition

Plan Sponsor: The plan sponsor of a retirement savings plan is an employer who offers a retirement savings plan to employees. The sponsor is responsible for choosing the plan, the plan provider, and the p . . . View Full Definition

Plan Administrator: A plan administrator is the person or company your employer selects to manage its retirement savings plan. The administrator works with the plan provider to ensure that the plan meets govern . . . View Full Definition

Planning Horizon: The length of time a model or investor or plan projects into the future.

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Plant: The assets of a business including land, buildings, machinery, and all equipment permanently employed.

Plant Quarantine: A technique for insuring disease (and pest) free plants by isolating them during a period while performing tests for latent diseases. Often used when importing new cultivars.

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