Presented November 17-18, 2008, Washington, DC
The conference recording and materials are now available for $395 + tax and S/H
Hear from Key Government Representatives from IRS, DOL, SEC, and Capitol Hill
Debate with THE experts on pivotal issues; determine what you need to know for IRS benefits and executive compensation compliance; DOL fiduciary concerns; SEC disclosure requirements; and planning for 2009
Learn about the trends occurring in the retirement industry – what's really happening with retirement plan service providers
Manage your litigation exposure
Determine the effectiveness of your plan governance
Topics include:
Plan Fee Disclosure Status: What does the guidance require – What is happening in the courts and on Capitol Hill?
Investment Advice Guidance: What is now required to set the mark?
Outlook in Congress – Post Election fallout
403(b) update: Time draws close to the deadlines
DOL and IRS key guidance and audit initiatives
Reality Check: Trends in the retirement systems, providers, and products
What is SEC looking for and how are they attempting to review ADVs and disclosure materials?
Fiduciary Concerns: Investment Advice – What is the new guidance all about?
QDIA update: What is required and when must they be provided
Auto-enrollment
409A – Crisis: Time is running short for program compliance
EPCRS: New correction guidance
PROGRAM STEERING COMMITTEE:
*Chairperson:
Thomas G. Schendt
Partner
Alston & Bird LLP
Washington, DC
*Charles P. Nelson,
President
Great-West Retirement Services
Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company.
Greenwood Village, CO
*Robert G. Wuelfing
President
RG Wuelfing & Associates
Simsbury, CT
*Carolyn E. Smith
Counsel
Alston & Bird LLP
Washington, DC
DISTINGUISHED GOVERNMENT FACULTY
US Department of Labor
Robert J. Doyle
Director of Regulations and Interpretations
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Department of Labor
Washington, DC
Timothy D. Hauser
Associate Solicitor General
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Department of Labor
Washington, DC
Lou Campagna
Chief, Division of Fiduciary Interpretations
Office of Regulations and Interpretations
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Department of Labor
Washington, DC
Kristen Zarenko
Senior Benefits Law Specialist
Office of Regulations and Interpretations
Employee Benefits Security Administration
Department of Labor
Washington, DC
Securities Exchange Commission
Sanjay Lamba
Senior Counsel
Office of Disclosure Regulation
Division of Investment Management
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC
Matthew N. Goldin
Senior Counsel
Office of Investment Adviser Regulation
Division of Investment Management
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC
Capitol Hill
Christopher E. Condeluci
Republican Tax and Benefits Counsel
Senate Finance Committee
Washington, DC
Christopher “Drew” A. Crouch
Legislation Counsel
The Joint Committee on Taxation
House – Senate Committee of the United States Congress
Washington, DC
Mildeen Trotman Worrell
Staff Director; Tax Counsel
Ways and Means Committee - Democratic Staff
Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC
Internal Revenue Service
Robert J. Architect
Senior Tax Law Specialist
Employee Plans Division
Tax Exempt and Government Entities
Internal Revenue Service
Washington, DC
James E. Holland, Jr.
Assistant Director
Employee Plans Rulings and Agreements
Employee Plans Division
Tax Exempt and Government Entities
Internal Revenue Service
Washington, DC
Cathy Jones
EP Area Manager
EP Team Audit (EPTA) Program, Mid-Atlantic
Tax Exempt and Government Entities
Internal Revenue Service
Philadelphia, PA
Michael Julainelle
Director
Employee Plans
Tax Exempt and Government Entities
Internal Revenue Service
Washington, DC
Wilbert G. Laird
Program Coordinator
Employee Plans Voluntary Compliance
Employee Plans Division
Tax Exempt and Government Entities
Internal Revenue Service
Washington, DC
Mark O'Donnell
Director
EP Customer Education & Outreach
Employee Plans Division
Tax Exempt and Government Entities
Internal Revenue Service
Washington, DC
Martin L. Pippins
Manager
EP Technical Guidance and Quality Assurance
Employee Plans Division
Tax Exempt and Government Entities
Internal Revenue Service
Washington, DC
Monika A. Templeman
Director, Employee Examinations
Employee Plans Division
Tax Exempt and Government Entities
Internal Revenue Service
United States Department of Treasury
Washington, DC
Andrew E. Zuckerman
Director, Rulings and Agreements
Employee Plans Division
Tax Exempt and Government Entities
Internal Revenue Service
Washington, DC
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: TRENDS IN THE RETIREMENT INDUSTRY
Robert G. Wuelfing
President
RG Wuelfing & Associates
Simsbury, CT
