A strong 401(k) plan can help your practice recruit and retain staff, support team financial well-being, and create meaningful savings opportunities for owners. Through BrightLife Wealth and 401GO, GVMA members can explore a practical retirement plan option designed for small and growing veterinary teams.
Schedule a Complimentary ConsultationFor practice owners, managers, and teams who want a plan that is easier to launch and easier to manage.
GVMA members work hard to build practices that serve their communities well. A retirement plan should support that same goal inside the business by helping you invest in your people, strengthen retention, and plan confidently for the future.
This strategic partnership is designed to help Georgia veterinary practices explore a practical, modern retirement-plan solution with guidance grounded in the realities of veterinary practice life.
Offering a retirement plan can help your practice stand out to candidates and keep valued team members longer.
A well-designed plan can support retention, improve recruiting conversations, and create potential tax advantages for the business.
Through BrightLife Wealth and 401GO, GVMA members can explore a modern retirement-plan solution built for small and growing businesses. Setup, administration, and ongoing support are designed to reduce friction so practices can stay focused on patient care and operations.
The setup experience is designed to be simple and guided, even for practices offering a retirement benefit for the first time. BrightLife Wealth helps members understand the process and next steps from start to finish, completing the plan setup process in as little as 15 minutes.
Supported payroll integrations can help automate contributions and reduce manual work for your team, making ongoing plan administration easier to manage.
Participants can access tools and education designed to help them engage with the benefit, understand their options, and make more confident long-term financial decisions.
Whether you are launching a plan for the first time, reviewing your current option, or preparing for growth, BrightLife Wealth can help you evaluate what fits your team size, goals, and budget.
A Safe Harbor 401(k) plan ideal for very small practices. Straightforward compliance, live expert support, and an affordable starting point for practice owners who are ready to offer a retirement benefit for the first time.
Designed for growing practices, GO-PLUS includes a dedicated relationship manager, an ERISA bond, and access to True360 payroll integration. A strong fit for practices transferring an existing plan from another provider.
The most feature-rich tier, built for practices in competitive hiring markets where a differentiated benefits package is essential to attracting and retaining top veterinary talent.
Meaningful retirement-saving opportunities may be available for practice owners
Practice owners often have planning opportunities that differ from those of employees. BrightLife Wealth can help owners understand how retirement-plan design, employer contributions, and overall business goals may work together for both the practice and the owner's long-term planning.
Explore Options for Your PracticeContribution limits and eligibility depend on plan design, compensation, age, and individual circumstances. Members should consult the appropriate financial, tax, or legal professional regarding their specific situation.
Marcia Miller brings experience helping veterinarians navigate the financial decisions that often shape practice life, from retirement planning and cash flow to ownership transitions and long-term strategy.
Her work with GVMA reflects a commitment to practical, relevant guidance for the veterinary community in Georgia. Marcia believes a retirement plan is not just a line-item benefit. It can be part of how a practice supports its people, strengthens operations, and plans for the future.
Topics practice owners may want to discuss:
Book a complimentary consultation with Marcia at a time that works for your practice.
Discuss your team size, goals, and budget to see which plan tier may be the right fit.
Move forward at your own pace with guidance grounded in veterinary practice life.
Schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss what fits your practice, your team, and your goals.
No pressure — just a practical conversation about your options as a GVMA member.
For owners, managers, and practices evaluating new or existing retirement-plan options.