El Paso ISD 403(b) Approved Vendors (2026 Guide)
TCG runs the El Paso ISD 403(b) and 457(b). Here is how to enroll, where the real vendor list lives, and how to avoid the fee traps on a roughly 50-vendor menu.
Who Administers the El Paso ISD 403(b)?
El Paso ISD's Employee Benefits Center lists TCG Administrators (formerly JEM Resource Partners) as the plan administrator for both the district's 403(b) and 457(b) plans, at 800-943-9179 or tcgservices.com. The district describes TCG as the third-party administrator contracted through the Region 10 Education Service Center.
For the 403(b), employees log in at the TCG website, select their employer, and register; the investment account itself is opened directly with the chosen provider. The 457(b) can be enrolled at open enrollment on the benefits website or year-round at tcgservices.com. As always, the account and the payroll deduction are two separate steps.
TCG also publishes a senior retirement plan specialist for the El Paso area: Carol Figueroa, at 915-539-4286 or cfigueroa@tcgservices.com.
Which Vendors Are Approved at El Paso ISD?
Vendors on EPISD's approved 403(b) list are vetted by TCG and agree to follow the district's plan rules, so the authoritative list always comes from TCG. What is publicly documented:
- El Paso ISD runs a large multi-vendor menu. The independent 403bwise directory shows roughly 50 available 403(b) companies for the district, including National Life Group (Life Insurance Company of the Southwest), Corebridge Financial, Equitable, Horace Mann, Lincoln Investment, Security Benefit, Vanguard, Victory Capital, and Voya Financial.
- A large Roth 403(b) subset is also available, including National Life Group, Corebridge Financial, Equitable, Horace Mann, Lincoln Investment, Security Benefit, Vanguard, and Voya Financial, per the same directory.
Sources: El Paso ISD Employee Benefits Center, Retirement Plans page (TPA and enrollment); 403bwise El Paso ISD directory (vendor menu). Checked July 2026. The official list is maintained by TCG; confirm before opening an account.
National Life Group at El Paso ISD: listed, and we confirm before setup
National Life Group appears on the independent 403bwise vendor directory for El Paso ISD, for both traditional and Roth 403(b). Because TCG maintains the district's official list, Life Gateway verifies current availability with TCG as the first step of any account setup, before you sign anything.
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A long approved list is not a ranking, and inclusion is not an endorsement. Many 403(b) products sold in K-12 plans are annuities, and some carry surrender charges of 5 to 10 percent if you move your money in the early years. A difference of just 1 percent in annual fees can reduce a final balance by 25 percent or more over a 30-year career.
- Ask for the full fee schedule in writing: expense ratios, mortality and expense charges, account maintenance fees, and any per-transfer costs.
- Check the surrender period before you sign: know exactly how many years your money is locked in and what leaving early would cost.
- Remember the 457(b) option: it has its own separate IRS contribution limit and no 10 percent early withdrawal penalty, which matters if you plan to retire before 59 and a half.
For a deeper walkthrough of the fee traps common in educator plans, read our guide on avoiding high 403(b) fees.
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Who administers the El Paso ISD 403(b) plan?
El Paso ISD's Employee Benefits Center lists TCG Administrators (formerly JEM Resource Partners) as plan administrator for the district's 403(b) and 457(b), contracted through the Region 10 Education Service Center, at 800-943-9179 or tcgservices.com.
Which 403(b) vendors are approved at El Paso ISD?
Vendors on EPISD's approved list are vetted by TCG and agree to follow the district's plan rules. The independent 403bwise directory shows roughly 50 available 403(b) companies for El Paso ISD, including National Life Group, Corebridge Financial, Equitable, Horace Mann, Security Benefit, Vanguard, and Voya Financial. Confirm the current official list with TCG before opening an account.
Is National Life Group available in the El Paso ISD 403(b)?
National Life Group (also known as Life Insurance Company of the Southwest) appears on the independent 403bwise vendor directory for El Paso ISD for both traditional and Roth 403(b) accounts. Because TCG maintains the district's official list, Life Gateway confirms current availability with TCG as the first step of any account setup.
How do I start or change 403(b) contributions at El Paso ISD?
Open an account with an approved vendor, then register at tcgservices.com (select your employer) to set the payroll contribution, or call 800-943-9179. TCG's El Paso area specialist is Carol Figueroa at 915-539-4286 or cfigueroa@tcgservices.com.
Life Gateway is an insurance-licensed financial services firm. This guide is educational, compiled from publicly available district, administrator, and directory sources as of July 2026, and is not endorsed by or affiliated with El Paso ISD, TCG, or Region 10 ESC. The official approved vendor list is maintained by TCG and changes over time; always confirm current details before acting.
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