With a direct rollover, you can move your money without paying taxes immediately. Allows you to retain control of your retirement savings. You may be able to consolidate your accounts from your other employers' plans for easy access for future needs. You have the ability to put your money into other investments allowed by the IRA you select. The money in the Rollover IRA will be invested as you choose.
Money maintains tax-deferred status.
Money remaining in your account maintains tax-deferred status. Allows you to retain control of your remaining retirement savings. You have access to your remaining assets for unexpected expenses. You maintain ability to use other distribution options for remaining account balances in the future. No income taxes are due on amounts remaining in the Plan until withdrawn.