Transition Advisor Group

Managing Forgotten 401(k)s

Are you one of the millions leaving retirement funds unclaimed? Surprisingly, neglected retirement accounts are more common than you might think. With 29 million forgotten 401(k) accounts holding over $1 billion in assets at the end of 2023, it's important to take action and reclaim your retirement savings.

Are you one of the millions leaving retirement funds unclaimed? Surprisingly, neglected retirement accounts are more common than you might think. With 29 million forgotten 401(k) accounts holding over $1 billion in assets at the end of 2023, it's important to take action and reclaim your retirement savings.


In this episode, June shares insightful advice on how to locate and manage these forgotten accounts and even shares the story of a new client who had over $70,000 in an old 401(k) that she didn’t know about. From contacting former employers to exploring options for rolling over funds into new accounts, this conversation provides essential tips to ensure your retirement funds are working for you. If you need help with your retirement planning or have questions about your 401(k), reach out to June and the team at Transition Advisor Group!


Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

0:00 – Intro

2:06 – Contacting your former employer

3:58 – Options for rolling over 401(k) accounts

7:39 – Making sure nothing is overlooked with an advisor

10:43 – Final thoughts

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