Choose or change your beneficiary

If you haven’t joined the plan, you’ll be prompted to choose a beneficiary when you do join. Join now.

If you didn’t choose a beneficiary when you joined the plan or you want to change your beneficiary, follow these steps:

Sign up for access to Vanguard.com. »
Once on Vanguard.com, select My Profile.
Next, select Beneficiaries to make your changes.

Note: If you also have a nonretirement account with Vanguard, you may have to select Employer Plans before you click My Profile.