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  1. Non-bank financial service

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When you left education, thousands of dollars in pension contributions stayed behind — money that was taken from every paycheck, and that you're entitled to get back. Most education professionals don't even know they can. Recess handles every form, every phone call, and every stamp to recover what's yours and put it to work for your future.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Solid expertise, accessible process, highly recommend!

My experience with Recess has been seamless and enjoyable. I have frankly avoided consolidating my retirement accounts because the paperwork, the knowledge gap, and the feelings of embarrassment got in my way. Financial paperwork is not supposed to be fun. It turns out, I just hadn't found the right person to help. Shawn immediately made me feel comfortable and excited about bringing my money into one place. Not only does he have solid expertise, but he makes the process absolutely accessible to people like me who aren't confident about finances. Every step was made crystal clear, and there were no stupid questions. This was a stellar experience, and I feel more empowered to continue making smart financial decisions in the future because of Shawn's help. Thank you, Recess!

19 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got my money in less than an hour

I had $11K in pension money sitting in Maryland since I left teaching in 2013. I knew it was there—it literally haunted me—but every time I tried to deal with it, I got stuck. The forms were confusing, the tax stuff made no sense, and when I finally figured it out, the notary requirement killed my momentum. I was in Manhattan and just gave up. Shawn at Recess did the whole thing with me on one phone call. Found my balance, opened an IRA, filled out the forms, did the notary online, and emailed it to Maryland. I would never have done this on my own. Get your money!!

3 March 2026
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