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RIC

What are SDBAs?

Self-directed brokerage accounts (SDBAs) allow you to transfer a specified amount of your  investment dollars to an outside broker for investment in a large array of alternative mutual funds and individual securities (some exceptions). 

457/401a

The following types of investments are offered in the Schwab self-directed brokerage window for each provider.

  • Taxable mutual funds
  • Taxable debt securities (fixed income), including Treasuries
  • Equities (stocks) with some exceptions, such as limited partnerships and foreign stocks
  • Exchange-traded funds (excluding security issuing K-1)

403b

403b self-directed brokerage accounts (SDBAs) allow you to transfer a specified amount of your 403b investment dollars to an outside broker for investment in a large array of alternative mutual funds.

Taxable mutual funds are offered in the Schwab self-directed brokerage window for each provider shown.

Corebridge

  • Phone:  (888) 393-7272
  • Yearly Fees: $50*
  • Minimum Balance Required: $0
  • Transfer Minimum: No Minimum

Empower

  • Phone:   (888) 393-7272
  • Yearly Fees: $50*
  • Minimum Balance Required: $500
  • Transfer Minimum: Initial $500, Subsequent $1

Horace Mann

  • Phone:  (800) 677-2363
  • Yearly Fees:$100*
  • Minimum Balance Required: $500
  • Transfer Minimum:  Initial $1000, Subsequent $500

Voya

  • Phone:   (888) 393-7272
  • Yearly Fees: $50*
  • Minimum Balance Required: $500
  • Transfer Minimum:  Initial $500, Subsequent $1

*May include other fees.