Decide how to invest
For help on deciding which path is right for you, scroll down and read the details.
Investments in the Lincoln Financial retirement plans are organized by the type of fund into four tiers for ease and flexibility.
Before you evaluate the tiers available in your plan, decide how involved you want to be in building your portfolio, and identify the path that aligns with your approach.
- ALL-IN-ONE PATH can help you create a simplified, all-in-one investment portfolio from Tier 1 State Street Target Retirement Fund1
- MANAGE IT YOURSELF PATH can help you create your own portfolio of investments from Tiers 1-4
- All-In-One
- Manage It Yourself
If you prefer a simple approach to investing, the All-In-One Path may be right for you. From the first tier of investment options, simply choose the State Street Target Retirement Fund1 that most closely matches your target date, for example, your expected retirement date. Each State Street Target Retirement Fund offers a diversified investment strategy, which is professionally managed to become more conservative as the target date approaches.
Select an investment option to learn more about it.
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| Target-date funds that provide a diversified portfolio that adjusts automatically based on a specific retirement year (target date). |
| Target-Date Funds |
| State Street Target Retirement Fund2 |
| State Street Target Retirement Income Fund |
| State Street Target Retirement 2020 Fund |
| State Street Target Retirement 2025 Fund |
| State Street Target Retirement 2030 Fund |
| State Street Target Retirement 2035 Fund |
| State Street Target Retirement 2040 Fund |
| State Street Target Retirement 2045 Fund |
| State Street Target Retirement 2050 Fund |
| State Street Target Retirement 2055 Fund |
| State Street Target Retirement 2060 Fund |
| State Street Target Retirement 2065 Fund |
The target date is the approximate date when investors plan to retire or start withdrawing their money. Some target-date funds make no changes in asset allocation after the target date is reached; other target-date funds continue to make asset allocation changes following the target date. (See prospectus for the fund’s allocation strategy.) The principal value is not guaranteed at any time, including at the target date. An asset allocation strategy doesn’t guarantee performance or protect against investment losses. A “fund of funds” has an additional level of expensing.
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2The target date is the approximate date when investors plan to retire or start withdrawing their money.
If you’d prefer to build a custom portfolio, the Manage It Yourself Path may be right for you. The Manage It Yourself Path allows you to create your own investment mix by choosing funds from Tiers 1 to 4.
Select an investment option to learn more about it.
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The target date is the approximate date when investors plan to retire or start withdrawing their money. Some target-date funds make no changes in asset allocation after the target date is reached; other target-date funds continue to make asset allocation changes following the target date. (See prospectus for the fund’s allocation strategy.) The principal value is not guaranteed at any time, including at the target date. An asset allocation strategy doesn’t guarantee performance or protect against investment losses. A “fund of funds” has an additional level of expensing.
1The target date is the approximate date when investors plan to retire or start withdrawing their money.
2No front-end sales charge or redemption fee. For detailed fee information, refer to the Participant Fee Disclosure Notice Supplement at the Plan Information tab.
3Investment option not available for the nonqualified deferred compensation plans.
4Investment option not available for the LNL Agents' Money Purchase Pension Plan.
5The Income America Funds are a series of target date portfolios which are Wilmington Trust, N.A. collective trusts funds. The Income America 5ForLife portfolios include a group annuity contract, which provides a plan participant with guaranteed annual retirement income that is supported by a contract between the trustee and
The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN. Contractual obligations are subject to the claims-paying ability of The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company does not solicit business in the state of New York, nor is it authorized to do so. For complete disclosures, including issuing company and other insurer details, please visit incomeamerica.com.
Wilmington Trust, N.A. is not an affiliate of Lincoln Financial Corporation.
Once you decide on your approach, review your investment options from the tiers. Keep in mind that over time, your investment approach may change as your situation changes.
If you have not made investment elections, any contributions made by you or on your behalf to your Lincoln retirement plan will be invested into the plan's
Qualified Default Investment Alternative (QDIA) 1.
1The Qualified Default Investment Alternative (QDIA) for the qualified plans is also the default investment option for the nonqualified deferred compensation plans.
Take the next step
When you're ready to invest, log in to your account at
LincolnFinancial.com
or
www.nolanlink.com
for nonqualified deferred compensation plans to make your investment elections.
Need help?
Your Lincoln Financial retirement consultants are committed to providing you with the information you need to help you meet your retirement goals.
Set up time with a Lincoln Financial retirement consultant for a one-on-one consultation, in-person or over the phone, and get help creating an investment portfolio that matches your savings goals and risk profile.
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