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  1. Data Collection

    First click the “Start Distribution” button in the upper right hand corner of the plan level dashboard as displayed above. Next, enter the name of your participant. Now you will be asked to fill in the email address, social security number, and ...
  2. Accessing Batch 5558

    Batching Form 5558 enables efficient processing by grouping selected plans into a single batch. This approach streamlines submission and printing, saving time and ensuring consistency across multiple filings. Accessing the 5558 Batch Feature: Th...
  3. 1.1. Logging In

    You will need your company code, login name and password you received when you signed up for the ftwilliam.com system. General ftwilliam.com website features available after log-in: Getting Help: At the top of every page you will find a drop-...
  4. General Information

    This data relates to the proposal as a whole. You can choose to display 2-3 plan options. Plan Year End - Year:  The year selected will determine the compensation limit and 415 limit for allocations and testing purposes. Plan is Top Heavy a...
  5. Sending and Receiving Direct Messages

    Portal allows users to securely send communications and files that do not require e-signature through Direct Messages. Please note, the Portal User does not have to be associated with a particular plan for them to receive a  Direct Message. A...
  6. Portal E-File

    If you chose to have a portal user E-File via the portal and later discover an error, then you will have to go back to the plan to click on the draft Form 8955-SSA to click on "Amend 8955". By clicking on the button, the form will become editable, a...
  7. 2.1. First Plan Year on the ftw Compliance system

    Once you press the “Compliance” button for a plan, you will be taken to the Compliance page where the system will have the “Add Year End” box ready for you to enter the first plan year end you want to work on. After entering the plan year end into...
  8. QS Part 1: Log-in and Access Compliance Module

    Like all the ftwilliam.com software modules, you will access the Compliance Module by selecting a plan. Or add a new company and plan. Once you have selected the plan you will be on the Edit Plan screen; click the “Compliance” button in the Plan M...
  9. How to Send Files Via the Portal Document Batch

    Note: To use the Portal Document Batch feature, you must set up the ‘Document’ email settings for ‘Specify a Server’. The purpose of Portal Document Batch is to allow you to send one file or multiple files to the portal users assigned to the plan...
  10. Part 10: Special Topics