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Discover why 40,000+ businesses choose Human Interest.*

* As of 6/10/25

Why 1 in 4 new 401(k)s created in the U.S. choose Human Interest1

Most 5-star reviews vs. other modern 401(k) providers2

3-minute average response times and award-winning customer service from our U.S.-based, 250-person support team.3

First to eliminate 401(k) transaction fees4

We're revolutionizing 401(k)s by eliminating transaction fees offering transparent and affordable retirement savings for all.

Industry-leading Customer Experience Guarantee5

A new standard for the retirement industry with a transparent pledge to deliver outstanding, fast, reliable service with accountability.

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2. On G2 and Google compared to Betterment, Guideline, Empower, Vestwell, ForUsAll, Ubiquity. All G2 Ratings as of 8/15/25. Human Interest, Guideline, Empower, Betterment, Vestwell, ForUsAll, Ubiquity. All Google Ratings as of 6/11/25. View the most recent ratings here: Human Interest, Guideline, Empower, Betterment, Vestwell, ForUsAll, Ubiquity. G2 and Google ratings fluctuate in real-time. Human Interest solicited clients for G2 and Google reviews in exchange for nominal non-cash compensation. Active solicitation and non-cash compensation will make a customer more likely to portray Human Interest favorably. Testimonials may not be representative of the experience of others and past success does not guarantee future results. From 5/25/22-12/31/22, Human Interest offered gift cards as an incentive for customers to complete G2 reviews. A higher nominal value was offered for non-anonymous testimonials. Read our full disclosures.

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What sets us apart

A modern 401(k) that makes retirement planning simple

  • Start a flexible plan you won’t outgrow: Customize eligibility, matching, and profit sharing). Plus, change it at any time at no additional cost.

  • Clear, upfront pricing for both employers and employees: Human Interest eliminated 30+ transaction fees4 typically charged by 401(k) providers. Plus, Human Interest Advisors' model portfolios are built with low-cost funds across a wide range of asset classes.6

  • Award-winning customer service: When you or your employees need support, we have 250+ U.S.-based specialists standing by—99.6% of customer calls are answered in 3 minutes or less.

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Why 40,000+ businesses choose Human Interest

"Having the Concierge service level was fantastic. Human Interest kept me informed about retirement plan regulations, so that was really helpful for me."

Jeff Falkingham

Owner, NHBlack

"My main fear was how much paperwork, legalese, etc. would go into managing a 401(k). So, when I found out Human Interest had an integration with our payroll platform Gusto, it was a no brainer."

Steve Nanino

President, Kid Dangerous

"Having everything automated and not having to worry about my 401(k) plan has really freed up my time to focus on other aspects of the business."

Stanley Chen

Owner, BerryClean

Human Interest solicited clients for testimonials. Active solicitation may make a customer more likely to portray Human Interest favorably. Testimonials are unique to an individual, may not be representative of the experience of others, and past success does not guarantee future results. Read our full disclosures here.

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Notes

1

Calculation based on an independent analysis of recordkeepers reporting to PLANSPONSOR as of 12/31/24 and/or the National Association of Plan Advisors as of 6/30/24. Human Interest estimates these sources cover over 98% of industry-wide 401(k) plans, verified against Department of Labor Form 5500 Pension Plan Bulletins data extracted on 7/26/24 using data as of 2021. 2023 estimates calculated by subtracting prior-year numbers from the total number of 401(k) plans self-reported by each recordkeeper in the current data release.

2

On G2 and Google compared to Betterment, Guideline, Empower, Vestwell, ForUsAll, Ubiquity. All G2 Ratings of as of 8/15/25. Human Interest, Guideline, Empower, Betterment, Vestwell, ForUsAll, Ubiquity. All Google Ratings of as of 2/20/25. View the most recent ratings here: Human Interest, Guideline, Empower, Betterment, Vestwell, ForUsAll, Ubiquity. G2 and Google ratings fluctuate in real-time. Human Interest solicited clients for G2 and Google reviews in exchange for nominal non-cash compensation. Active solicitation and non-cash compensation will make a customer more likely to portray Human Interest favorably. Testimonials may not be representative of the experience of others and past success does not guarantee future results. From 5/25/22-12/31/22, Human Interest offered gift cards as an incentive for customers to complete G2 reviews. A higher nominal value was offered for non-anonymous testimonials. Read our full disclosures.

3

Human Interest was awarded the “Gold Stevie Award" medal in the 2025 Stevie AwardsⓇ for Sales & Customer Service in “Customer Experience.” The company was awarded a “Silver Stevie Award” in “Customer Service Employer of the Year.” Winners were determined by the average scores of more than 170 professionals worldwide in the three-month judging process. Read more about the winning organizations: https://stevieawards.com/sales/2025-stevie-award-winners#CustomerServiceTeam and criteria for the award here: https://stevieawards.com/aba/judging-awards-process. American Business Awards are registered trademarks of Stevie Awards, Inc. Stevie Awards, Inc. is not affiliated with Human Interest. This recognition is not indicative of Human Interest’s future performance.

4

Applies to all transaction types. For non-rollover distributions, shipping and handling fees may apply to requests for check issuance and delivery.

6

Investment Advisory services are provided through Human Interest Advisors LLC (HIA) to plans that select HIA as the investment adviser. HIA is a Registered Investment Adviser and subsidiary of Human Interest Inc. For more information on our investment advisory services, please visit https://www.humaninterest.com/hia/.