Rollover Quick Start Guide
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Rollover IRA Quick Start Guide

Ready to take control of your retirement savings? Roll over your old 401(k) into a Schwab Rollover IRA. You can get started on your own by following these steps:

Step 1. Open your Schwab Rollover IRA


Step 2. Fund your account

  • Contact your former employer’s plan administrator and tell them you want a direct rollover of your plan assets. 
  • Complete any forms required by your former employer(s).
  • Decide how you want your retirement assets distributed.
  • Ask your employer to deposit your funds directly into your Schwab Rollover IRA.
  • The check should be made payable to Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., FBO (your name), to prevent funds from being taxed.
  • Provide your employer with your Schwab Rollover IRA account number to include on the check for an easy deposit.
  • Instruct your employer to mail the check to the following address:
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 52114
Phoenix, AZ 85072-2114
  • If your employer made your rollover distribution check made payable to you, rather than to Schwab, view our Rollover FAQs to find out what to do.

Step 3. Invest your funds

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