We'd like to seek your assistance about Aarin's 401k plan under Vanguard, which she wanted to rollover to her personal 401k (Merill Edge IRA). The Vanguard 401k plan is under the Honey Bar Media/Community Influencer, Inc. and Aarin is the only person on the plan. According to Aarin, they need to complete a "sell shares account" first before they can move forward, which we don't know how. I will attach here the Steps for Vanguard Termination for your reference.

To assist Aarin with rolling over her Vanguard 401(k) plan to a Merrill Edge IRA, she will need to follow a series of steps. While I don't have the specific "Steps for Vanguard Termination" document you mentioned, I can provide a general outline of the process: 1. **Contact Vanguard**: Aarin should get in touch with Vanguard to inform them of her intention to roll over her 401(k) into an IRA. She should request the necessary paperwork and inquire about any specific steps or requirements for her plan. 2. **Open an IRA with Merrill Edge**: If Aarin hasn't already done so, she should open an IRA account with Merrill Edge where the funds from her Vanguard 401(k) will be transferred. 3. **Initiate the Rollover Process**: Aarin will need to complete a rollover request form with Vanguard. This form will typically ask for details about where the funds are going, including the Merrill Edge IRA account information. 4. **Sell Shares**: If Aarin's 401(k) is invested in mutual funds or stocks, she may need to sell her shares and convert the account to cash before the rollover can occur. Vanguard's customer service can guide her through this process. It's important to note that selling shares within the 401(k) for the purpose of a rollover does not trigger a taxable event. 5. **Transfer Funds**: Once the account is in cash form, Vanguard will transfer the funds to Aarin

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