401k/457

South Carolina Deferred Compensation offers 401(k) and 457 retirement savings plans designed to allow eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement and pension benefits by saving and investing before-tax through voluntary contributions. They also offer Roth 401(k) and Roth 457 accounts which allow employees to save with after-tax contributions. You can start contributing with as little as $10.00 per paycheck.

This link, www.southcarolinadcp.com, is a great resource to learn more about Deferred Compensation. You may also contact:

Wendy Sheffield

Retirement Plan Advisor

803.944.3756

wendy.sheffield@empower.com

You can start, stop, increase, or decrease a SC Deferred Compensation account deduction at any time throughout the year! These actions are NOT restricted to your time of hire or open enrollment. To enroll, follow the Online Enrollment Instructions below:

Enroll in the Deferred Comp 401k Plan

• Visit southcarolinadcp.com and select the REGISTER/ENROLL button.

• Select "I have a Plan Enrollment Code" and follow the prompts using the information provided.

• The website will guide you through the enrollment process.

Group Id / Plan Number: 98955-01

Plan Enrollment Code: yYAnZF4d (expires February 1, 2026)

Enroll in the Deferred Comp 457 Plan

• Visit southcarolinadcp.com and select the REGISTER/ENROLL button.

• Select "I have a Plan Enrollment Code" and follow the prompts using the information provided.

• The website will guide you through the enrollment process.

Group Id / Plan Number: 98955-02

Plan Enrollment Code: bs8agaCz (expires February 1, 2026)

Already have a 457 account and want to enroll in another?

• You will be routed to a landing page that says, We Found You!

• Click log in

• Select the REGISTER button

• Select I do not have a PIN and follow the prompts to complete registration and enrollment.

NOTE: If you are already an account holder in your plan but your account is currently inactive, you

may need to contact your employer to reactivate your account.

Future Logins

For future visits to the website, enter your username and password and select SIGN IN. For enhanced security, you will be asked to confirm your identity using a verification code that will be sent to you. You may skip the verification code process in the future by checking the Remember this device.

Need assistance with the enrollment process?

Call Empower’s Participant Service representatives at 877.457.6263.

Representatives are available weekdays between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. and Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Please be sure to mention you have a Plan Enrollment Code.

You can also contact your local retirement plan advisor to assist you in enrolling.Set up a meeting today at south-carolina-campaign.empowermytime.com.

Online enrollment is intended for the exclusive use of eligible employees.

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

Securities, when presented, are offered and/or distributed by Empower Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. EFSI is an affiliate of Empower Retirement, LLC; Empower Funds, Inc.; and registered investment adviser Empower Advisory Group, LLC. This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide investment, legal, or tax recommendations or advice. Empower refers to the products and services offered by Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America and its subsidiaries.