1 Thornbrew,Kartika From: Vanguard Institutional Services <institutional_services@funds.e-vanguard.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 11:08 AM To: Thornbrew,Kartika Subject: Celebrating 10 years of making 401(k) plans more accessible What started out as an experiment—in response to small-business owners looking for a new way to attract and retain employees—became one of Vanguard's greatest missions. Who knew that access to a 401(k) plan would have such profound meaning for nearly 98% of U.S. companies?* We did. Through Vanguard Retirement Plan Access™ (VRPA), small businesses— ranging from start-ups to firms with up to $50 million in retirement assets— are benefiting from the same low-cost, high-quality plans as those offered by large companies. In 2011, this was a groundbreaking service, fueled by the latest technology and fee transparency—and overseen by our premier recordkeeping partner, Ascensus. We saw the need— and responded to it Vanguard celebrates 10 years of small-business retirement plans Visit site ❯ 2 You're a part of our mission to give everyone the opportunity for better financial outcomes As our exciting story charges forward, we thank you for being a partner. Your support of Vanguard's mission enables employees across the country to meet their retirement goals and stay on their path to financial well-being. Visit site ❯ * Source: 2021 American City Business Journals, Almost 98% of all businesses are classified as small businesses, Original article from November, 2011. Connect with us ® Legal notices All investing is subject to risk, including the possible loss of the money you invest. For institutional use only. Not for distribution to retail investors. Email administration If you do not want to receive emails about investment topics, opt out. Please do not reply to this message to opt out. © 2021 The Vanguard Group, Inc. All rights reserved. The material in this message is promotional in nature. 100 Vanguard Boulevard | Malvern, PA 19355 | institutional.vanguard.com Privacy statement | Contact us | Home