You are eligible for the plan on the first day of the second payroll period following your date of hire. Certain exclusions apply. For example, independent contractors, leased employees, union employees, and those scheduled to work less than 1,000 hours during a year are generally not eligible.
- Go to vanguard.com/register on your phone or web browser and enter the requested information:
- Social Security number
- Last name - If your last name exceeds 30 characters, your last name will be limited to 30 characters.
- Date of birth
- Then select Plan Number from the drop down menu and enter the TCS 401(k) Plan number: 097584.
- Answer all the questions that follow, including creating a username and password according to the requirements.
- The process is complete, and you can log in to your account.
Active employees: Please ensure you enter your last name as per TCS records. You can confirm how your name is listed on TCS records by going to Ultimatix > GESS > My Profile > About > Basic Details. Please refer to the FAQ for more information.
Once you’re registered, access your account any time online. Visit vanguard.com/retirementplans and enter your username and password.
Please note: Certain account transactions cannot be completed online for seven days after registering.