In addition to completing this form, the following MD steps are required to initiate a Merger or Group Rollover:
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Contact Finance to review the merger or group rollover request and determine any pricing impacts.
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- The normal segment process should be followed to engage Finance.
- The XTRAC # or email with Finance’s comments is required by Implementation.
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For Flex plans only, complete the Flex Deal Qualification process and obtain approval for the merger.
For 3(16) plans only, complete the Deal Qualification process.
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For external mergers (or Individually Designed Plans), request from the plan sponsor the required plan documents and the prior recordkeeper asset statement, if applicable.
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- Prior Recordkeeper and Individually Designed Plans - Please work with the plan sponsor to gather the required plan documents. The plan documents can be emailed to the "WI RMMO Corp Action Support" mailbox.
- The prior asset statement needs to be provided to the Middle Office team before the fund mapping document can be created.
- Volume Submitter Plans - The RM Middle Office team will gather all required plan documents. No MD action is required.
- For mergers, confirm the asset transfer method.
Determine if the plan sponsor / advisor / consultant will provide the fund mapping or if the Investment Consulting team will be involved to create recommendations.
5. Solutions Office will provide the Implementation Merger Checklist to complete.