Emparion lands No. 1936 on the 2026 Inc. 5000

Emparion has been named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 for the second time, ranking No. 1936 after three-year growth of 176%. The Gilbert, Arizona-based retirement plan administrator says demand is rising for cash balance and defined benefit plans among high-income professionals and business owners seeking more tax deferral than a 401(k) can offer.

Why it matters: - Emparion’s repeat Inc. 5000 appearance signals sustained demand for advanced retirement plan design among physicians, attorneys, business owners and other high-income earners. - The ranking underscores how cash balance and defined benefit plans are being used to create larger deductible retirement contributions than many traditional plans allow.

What happened: - Emparion ranked No. 1936 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. - The Gilbert, Arizona-based firm is appearing on the list for the second time. - The Inc. 5000 measures percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. - Emparion posted 176% three-year growth over that period.

The details: - Emparion is a national third-party administrator focused on defined benefit, cash balance and combination retirement plan design. - The firm serves clients nationwide and works directly with business owners as well as through CPAs and fee-only financial advisors. - Emparion designs and administers plans that allow successful business owners to make substantially larger deductible retirement contributions than defined contribution plans permit. - Paul Sundin, CPA, founded Emparion after more than 30 years in tax planning and retirement plan structuring. - Sundin said the company’s second listing reflects the quality of its service and its expertise in structuring plans to maximize tax savings. - Sundin also said the recognition belongs to the team and that growth is expected to continue with referral partners. - Emparion’s services include plan design consulting, actuarial certification, annual administration, compliance testing and government filings. - The firm says it does not provide legal, investment or tax advice.

Between the lines: - The company’s growth points to a niche market that values tax deferral and customized retirement structures over one-size-fits-all retirement accounts. - Repeat recognition on a national growth list can help reinforce credibility with referral partners such as CPAs and financial advisors. - Emparion’s positioning suggests demand is coming not just from end clients, but from professionals who help structure compensation and retirement strategies.

What's next: - Emparion says it expects continued growth as referral relationships expand and demand for complex retirement plan solutions stays strong. - Complete Inc. 5000 results are available at Inc. 5000 results. - More information is available at Emparion’s website. - The company also posts updates on LinkedIn and YouTube.