Executive retention is often discussed as a single-solution issue: “pay them more,” “give them equity,” “create a cohesive work environment.” In practice, high-performing executives stay (and perform) when three key pillars of the workplace work together: When any one of the above referenced systems break, you get the common failure mode: high pay + low […]
Todd Mezrah
Executive Retention Through Executive Benefits: How NQDC Plans, SERPS, and LTIPS Create “Performance + Staying Power”
If executive retention is stripped down to what truly changes behavior, one conclusion stands out: Executives stay, and perform at their best when the company gives them;(1) a credible path to long-term wealth creation,(2) enough financial security to take intelligent risks, and(3) a culture they’re proud to represent. Executive benefits—nonqualified deferred compensation (“NQDC”), supplemental executive […]
mapbenefits® Recognized for Second Consecutive Year by Manage HR Magazine as Top Nonqualified Executive Benefit Plan Services Provider 2026
TAMPA, FL – September 29, 2026 – mapbenefits®, an enterprise-level cloud-based SaaS platform specializing in nonqualified deferred compensation plan administration, has been recognized by Manage HR Magazine as a Top Nonqualified Executive Benefit Plan Services Provider for 2026, marking the second consecutive year the company has received recognition from the publication. The 2026 feature, “Purpose-Built […]
The Future of NQDC Plan Administration: How mapbenefits Continues to Evolve
As nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans become more complex, the way they are administered must continue to evolve as well. For many companies, that evolution includes rethinking whether NQDC plans should be managed as an extension of their 401(k) platform. NQDC plans have different rules, different risks, and different oversight needs, which is why unbundling […]
Unbundle Your Bundled Plan
From Bundled to Better: Rethinking Plan Administration From a financial management perspective, it is important to unbundle your company’s qualified deferred compensation plan 401(k) from its nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan. These plans have completely different rules, requirements, and plan administration needs. This is why specialized support through a platform like mapbenefits™ can be critical […]
Plan Design: Best Practices
This framework is designed to help evaluate the effectiveness, competitiveness, and financial alignment of a Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) across three key dimensions: Plan Design Plan Funding and Financial Management Plan Administration and Compliance 1. Plan Design Best Practices A. Eligibility and Participation Best Practice: Align eligibility with strategic workforce goals (not just […]
Evolution and Modernization of Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans
Transforming NQDC Plan Payout Design with Separate Payments Most nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans treat installment payouts as a single, inseparable election. Once distributions begin, participants typically cannot modify one payment year without delaying the entire payout stream. What appears flexible on the surface can quickly become restrictive when income needs, tax circumstances, or financial […]
3rd Annual COLI Ski Retreat Hosts Exclusive Executive Benefits and Corporate-Owned Life Insurance Conference in Ridgway/Telluride, CO
Ridgway, Colorado — The 3rd Annual COLI Ski Retreat, an exclusive executive benefits conference hosted by mapbenefits, concluded this month at Chipeta Lodge Resort + Spa in Ridgway, Colorado. The invite-only gathering brought together a select group of corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) producers, executive benefits consultants, and strategic partners focused on executive wealth accumulation, nonqualified […]
Mezrah Consulting and mapbenefits Announce Continued Growth Through Hiring, Promotions, and Platform Advancement
[Tampa, FL] — [March 20, 2026] — Mezrah Consulting and its cloud-based plan administration platform mapbenefits announced continued organizational growth through hiring, internal promotions, and expanding professional development. Since 2025, Mezrah Consulting and mapbenefits (a team of nearly 40 employees) have added seven team members across the organization. That momentum has continued into this year […]
mapbenefits® Featured in Prominent HR Publication for Revolutionizing Executive Benefit Administration
TAMPA, FL – August 20, 2025– mapbenefits®, a SaaS-built platform redefining nonqualified deferred compensation plan administration, has been featured in Manage HR Magazine and awarded the Top Nonqualified Executive Benefit Plan Service for 2025 by their subscribers. This honor recognizes mapbenefits® for its cutting-edge technology, rapid scalability, and commitment to innovation in the executive benefits space. This award was based on a […]