We take a team approach to improving employer retirement plans. We want to make a difference in the lives of plan participants, and help plan committees fulfill their fiduciary obligations.

Patrick McKay - Managing Director

Retirement Plan Services

a boutique approach to serving your business

  • Plan Governance

    Improve operational efficiency, manage fiduciary risk, and support plan sponsors.

  • Fiduciary Coverage

    Providing both 3(38) and 3(21) fiduciary coverage and streamlining investment selection and monitoring.

  • Plan Benchmarking

    Identify and recommend cost efficiencies through investment and vendor management.

  • Employee Support

    Provide group and 1-on-1 support for employees to improve engagement and retirement outcomes.

Your employees are like family, and we know you want the best for them.

As a family business, we understand. That’s why here to support you in providing the best possible retirement plan for them. We are:

  • A fiduciary based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

  • An advisor to local businesses on retirement plan offerings with an emphasis on hands-on service, operational precision, cost efficiency, and employee education.

  • A team with over 100 years of experience.

Stokes Institutional Serves as a 401(k) Fiduciary

That means we work exclusively for our business owner clients by offering:

To Plan Sponsors & Trustees:

Structured Processes/Coordinated Documentation

3(38) & 3(21) Fiduciary Services

Fee Benchmarking & Overall Cost Studies

Provider Negotiations & Service Upgrades

To Plan Participants:

Group Plan Education

One-on-One Assistance

Holistic Financial Wellness Assessments

Professionally Managed Model Portfolios


Meet Your 401(k) Team

Patrick McKay, CFP®

Managing Director, Institutional

New Orleans, LA

Will Calhoun

Associate Analyst

New Orleans, LA

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With decades of experience, our team delivers tailored strategies that enhance day-to-day participant experiences and streamline plan administration.

Thomas Greuling - Senior VP

A White Glove, Hands-On Approach to Serving Your Business Needs