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DROP and Bencor

  • DROP Brochure  PDF file. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.


  • If you are a participant in the State's Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) you probably have many questions about entering retirement and what option to choose for your DROP distribution.
    • Is the DROP money taxable?
    • Which option is best for me?
    • Will I have adequate retirement income?
    • How should I invest my DROP payout?
    • What is a "rollover'?
    Suncoast can help you answer all of these questions and more. We have trusted advisors on staff who will work with you to evaluate your retirement income needs and guide you in selecting the best option for you. Contact us online for a complimentary consultation, contact a specific Financial Representative, or call 1-866-300-9382.

    What is Bencor?

    BENCOR, Inc. specializes in marketing and distributing tax-qualified and nonqualified retirement plans for both private- and public-sector employees throughout the United States. Many school districts have adopted the Bencor 401(a) a plan in which all retiring employees are required to participate. All payouts for sick, vacation and retirement supplements are combined into one payout at retirement and using an Internal Revenue Service formula, the maximum amount allowed is sent to Bencor tax-deferred without Federal Income Tax Withholding and Social Security and Medicare Tax.

    What happens to my money once it is sent to BENCOR?

    Once the monies are received at Bencor, you have (3) options:
    • allow Bencor to administer the monies on your behalf
    • have the funds distributed to you
    • direct rollover to an IRA
    If you elect to have the fund distributed, the money will be subject to the standard IRS withholding rate of 20%. If you are under age 55, you will also be charged a 10% IRS penalty for early withdrawal.

    Financial Calculators

    This is an important decision and our trusted advisors can help. Contact us online for a complimentary consultation, contact a specific Financial Representative, or call 1-866-300-9382.



    Suncoast Trust & Investment Services is a marketing name used by Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union. Securities sold, advisory services offered through CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. (CBSI), member FINRA/SIPC, a registered broker/dealer and investment advisor. Trust services sold through MEMBERS Trust Company, Office of Comptroller of Currency. Not NCUA/NCUSIF/FDIC Insured, No Financial Institution Guarantee, May Lose Value. Not a Deposit of Any Financial Institution. CBSI is a registered broker/dealer in all fifty states of the United States of America.