Individuals
How current is the account information viewed in the App?
Generally, our system is updated to reflect new account information each business day by 11:00 p.m. (Eastern time). Your account balance will reflect this updated information.
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Generally, our system is updated to reflect new account information each business day by 11:00 p.m. (Eastern time). Your account balance will reflect this updated information. Any transactions requested during the current business day are processed overnight and will be reflected the next business day.
I have a retirement plan. When will I receive my 1099-R?
Form 1099-R is used to report the distribution of retirement benefits from an account. If applicable, this form is sent to retirement plan participants by January 31 each year.
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Form 1099-R is used to report the distribution of retirement benefits from an account. If applicable, this form is sent to retirement plan participants by January 31 each year.
I have a retirement plan. How can I change my investment allocations?
You may change your investments in one of three ways:
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You may change your investments in one of three ways:
- Reinvest all or a part of your money: This option allows you to exchange assets from one investment vehicle to another (one to one or one to many)
- Change how things are balanced now: This option allows you to rebalance all assets into one or multiple investment vehicles within the plan (many to many, many to one, one to many, one to one)
- Change where your contributions go in the future: This option allows you to change your future investment elections. This change only applies to new contributions made to your account.
- Tax form questions:
Form 1099-R is used to report the distribution of retirement benefits from an account. If applicable, these forms are sent to participants by January 31 each year.
Form 5498 is used for reporting regular or rollover contributions and value of an IRA, Roth IRA, ESAs, SEP, or SIMPLE IRA. This form does not need to be filed with the owner's Tax Return (1040) - it simply needs to be reported. Security Benefit is only required to notify IRA, Roth IRA, ESA, SEP and SIMPLE IRA owners of their Fair Market Value. IRA contributions and rollovers are reported to the client by May 31 of each year. (The form is only issued if a contribution or rollover occurred during the year).
- Reinvest all or a part of your money: This option allows you to exchange assets from one investment vehicle to another (one to one or one to many)
I have a retirement plan. What are my options for taking a loan?
You may model or request a loan by selecting the Model a Withdrawal option on the Loans & Withdrawals tab.
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You may model or request a loan by selecting the Model a Withdrawal option on the Loans & Withdrawals tab.
- Sign into your Security Benefit account
- Access your account on the dashboard
- Select the Loans & Withdrawals tab
Enter your desired loan type, loan amount, payment frequency and payment choice. Please contact your financial representative or our Service Center at 800.747.3942 to discuss your loan options further.
- Sign into your Security Benefit account
I have a retirement plan. What are my options for taking a withdrawal?
You may model or request a withdrawal by selecting the Model a Withdrawal option on the Loans & Withdrawals tab.
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You may model or request a withdrawal by selecting the Model a Withdrawal option on the Loans & Withdrawals tab.
- Sign in to your account
- Select mutual funds option on dashboard
- Select the Loans & Withdrawals tab
The dollar amounts and withdrawal reasons listed on this page are subject to change based on your specific retirement plan provisions. Please contact your financial representative or our Service Center at 800.747.3942 to discuss your withdrawal options further.
- Sign in to your account
I have a retirement plan. What are my options for taking a loan?
You may model or request a loan by selecting the Model a Withdrawal option on the Loans & Withdrawals tab.
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You may model or request a loan by selecting the Model a Withdrawal option on the Loans & Withdrawals tab.
- Sign in to your Security Benefit account
- Access your accounts on the dashboard
- Select the Loans & Withdrawals tab
Enter your desired loan type, loan amount, payment frequency and payment choice. Please contact your financial representative or our Service Center at 800.747.3942 to discuss your loan options further.
- Sign in to your Security Benefit account
I have a retirement plan. How can I change my investment allocations?
You may change your investments in one of three ways:
- Read More
You may change your investments in one of three ways:
- Reinvest all or a part of your money: This option allows you to exchange assets from one investment vehicle to another (one to one or one to many)
- Change how things are balanced now: This option allows you to rebalance all assets into one or multiple investment vehicles within the plan (many to many, many to one, one to many, one to one)
- Change where your contributions go in the future: This option allows you to change your future investment elections. This change only applies to new contributions made to your account.
- Tax form questions:
Form 1099-R is used to report the distribution of retirement benefits from an account. If applicable, these forms are sent to participants by January 31 each year.
Form 5498 is used for reporting regular or rollover contributions and value of an IRA, Roth IRA, ESAs, SEP, or SIMPLE IRA. This form does not need to be filed with the owner's Tax Return (1040) - it simply needs to be reported. Security Benefit is only required to notify IRA, Roth IRA, ESA, SEP and SIMPLE IRA owners of their Fair Market Value. IRA contributions and rollovers are reported to the client by May 31 of each year. (The form is only issued if a contribution or rollover occurred during the year).
- Reinvest all or a part of your money: This option allows you to exchange assets from one investment vehicle to another (one to one or one to many)
I have a retirement plan. What are my options for taking a withdrawal?
You may model or request a withdrawal by selecting the Model a Withdrawal option on the Loans & Withdrawals tab.
- Read More
You may model or request a withdrawal by selecting the Model a Withdrawal option on the Loans & Withdrawals tab.
- Sign in to your account
- Select mutual funds option on dashboard
- Select the Loans & Withdrawals tab
The dollar amounts and withdrawal reasons listed on this page are subject to change based on your specific retirement plan provisions. Please contact your financial representative or our Service Center at 800.747.3942 to discuss your withdrawal options further.
- Sign in to your account
I have a retirement plan. When will I receive my 1099-R?
Form 1099-R is used to report the distribution of retirement benefits from an account. If applicable, this form is sent to retirement plan participants by January 31 each year.
- Read More
Form 1099-R is used to report the distribution of retirement benefits from an account. If applicable, this form is sent to retirement plan participants by January 31 each year.
I have a retirement plan. When will I receive my 5498?
Form 5498 is used for reporting regular or rollover contributions and value of an IRA, Roth IRA, ESAs, SEP, or SIMPLE IRA. This form does not need to be filed with the owner's Tax Return (1040) - it simply needs to be reported.
- Read More
Form 5498 is used for reporting regular or rollover contributions and value of an IRA, Roth IRA, ESAs, SEP, or SIMPLE IRA. This form does not need to be filed with the owner's Tax Return (1040) - it simply needs to be reported.
Security Benefit is only required to notify IRA, Roth IRA, ESA, SEP and SIMPLE IRA owners of their Fair Market Value. IRA contributions and rollovers are reported to the client by May 31 of each year. The form is only issued if a contribution or rollover occurred during the year.