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County of San Mateo Deferred Compensation Program Participant Survey 2026

type of fee until I've terminated employment with them, at which time I then began being
charged this fee. I would feel more motivated if the county negotiated this fee to be lower or if
the county covered its costs for the duration of my employment.
203 Detailed explanation of benefits e.g. clear breakdown of tax advantages; A step-by-step guide 1/22/2026 7:02 PM
or a tool that helps you determine how much to contribute based on your retirement goals and
time horizon can be really helpful; Employer Match & contribution.
204 I am a retired employee still working in an extra help position. 1/22/2026 1:38 PM

205 a webinar 1/22/2026 1:22 PM
206 Need shariah-compliant (Islamic) investment options 1/21/2026 7:25 PM
207 Unknown at this time 1/21/2026 6:48 PM
208 Webinars hosted by the county would be informative. I am not sure I have seen any 1/21/2026 6:37 PM
advertised.
209 Ability to add funds after retirement 1/21/2026 4:46 PM
210 Ability to continue to contribute to plan on my own despite not being active employee any 1/21/2026 4:01 PM
longer
211 Can I continue to invest in the deferred comp plan or is it strictly only eligible for income 1/21/2026 3:09 PM
taxable withdrawals?
212 I am retired from San Mateo, but returned as a part time, extra help. I would like to still 1/21/2026 2:39 PM
contribute

213 meeting with an advisor 1/21/2026 1:42 PM
214 Meeting one on one with someone at my worksite 1/21/2026 1:36 PM
215 I would like to know my retirement plan regarding to my deferred compensation program. 1/21/2026 1:07 PM
216 Would love to increase the rate, but everything else is getting so expensive so it's not a good 1/21/2026 12:21 PM
time financially.
217 (not applicable) 1/20/2026 11:03 PM
218 Not applicable-am retiree 1/20/2026 10:23 PM

219 At this point, nothing. I retired 14 years ago 1/20/2026 9:19 PM
220 A required training video informing employees of the 457(b) plan and how it shapes your 1/20/2026 8:42 PM
financial future and plans. Also how to maximize your plan fully

221 Nothing 1/20/2026 8:39 PM
222 not interested in depositing anymore 1/20/2026 8:22 PM
223 It would be nice for Empower to offer more plan varieties for investment on top of the existing 1/20/2026 8:02 PM
Mutual Fund lineup.
224 Yes 1/20/2026 8:02 PM
225 Make it easier to navigate your system 1/20/2026 7:55 PM

226 I am no longer an employee and I withdrew all my funds. How do I get off your mailing list? 1/20/2026 6:21 PM
227 more choices 1/20/2026 5:19 PM
228 N/A 1/20/2026 5:08 PM
229 Satisfied with current advice 1/20/2026 4:56 PM

230 NA 1/20/2026 4:13 PM
231 Would be better to have a different company manage the money. I lost money in 2024 when 1/20/2026 3:36 PM
my other employer accounts gained a lot of money. Empower doesn’t seem to be getting good
returns on our investments
232 ? 1/20/2026 3:09 PM

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