Investor Definitions

DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN

Defined benefit plans also are known as pension plans. Employers sponsor defined benefit plans and promise the plan's investments will provide you with a specified monthly benefit at retirement. The employer bears the investment risks.

BENEFITDEFINEDPLAN

Defined benefit plans also are known as pension plans. Employers sponsor defined benefit plans and promise the plan’s investments will provide you with a specified monthly benefit at retirement. The employer bears the investment risks.