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Southern Company Employee Savings Plan (ESP)

What the 401(k) offers

With tax advantages, a company match, and automatic payroll deductions — it’s a great way to start saving for your future.

Getting started

The important thing is to get started. So we’ll enroll you automatically on your eligibility date. But you can visit Benefits OnLine®or use the Benefits OnLine app to get started now.

Need help?

Call 800.369.9890

Merrill participant service representatives are available to help you Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern.

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Make the most of the company match

The company matches some of your contributions to your 401(k) plan account. That’s like getting paid to participate.

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Learn more about the 401(k):

Review the Plan’s key features

including automatic enrollment

Watch a brief presentation

on how you could benefit from your 401(k) plan

Visit the Education Center

for the resources that could help you strengthen your financial health

See how Merrill can help

Whether it’s a personal consultation or an educational event, Merrill offers the resources that can help you strengthen your financial health.

Schedule a consultation

Schedule your personal consultation with a Merrill professional at a time convenient for you.

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Attend a seminar

A variety of informative educational events are planned for 2023. You’ll receive additional information several weeks before these scheduled events.

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Important disclosures

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal value invested.

Merrill, its affiliates and financial advisors do not provide legal, tax or accounting advice. You should consult your legal and/or tax advisors before making any financial decisions.

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