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Presented by
San Francisco, CAMarch 7–10, 2010Palace Hotel
An Educational Conference
for Organizations with 401(k),
Pension, Profit Sharing, 403(b),
457 or Retirement Savings Plans
17th AnnualConference Focus& Workshop Topics
keynote speakers
The conference agenda includes more than 35 workshops and plenary sessions on such critical plan management issues as:
View full session descriptions online at www.ucs-edu.net or call 800-864-2063 for more information.
Sherryann PlesséPrincipalVanguard
Stephen J. Smith Vice President
Diversified Investment Advisors
Kevin F. CrainManaging DirectorBank of America
Merrill Lynch
Nick Della VedovaPresident
401(k) Advisors
San
Fran
cisco
Mar
ch 7
–10,
201
0
Pal
ace
Hot
el
Meeting Your Fiduciary ResponsibilitiesBest practices in managing your fiduciary obligations and risk•How to determine the level and reasonableness of plan fees•Questions fiduciaries should ask prospective advisors and •providers
Keeping Up with Legal & Regulatory DevelopmentsThe DOL’s current investigative focus•Staying on top of legislative and regulatory changes•The latest on participant and class action lawsuits•Advice from the IRS on how to avoid common 401(k) •plan errors
Staying on Top of Plan Design TrendsThe case for automating your 401(k) plan in a troubled •economyHow re-enrollment can correct poor investment choices•The cash balance alternative to moving from DB to DC•
Engaging EmployeesHow “gap analysis” can re-focus participants on savings goals•Promoting financial wellness to improve participants’ benefit •decisionsHelping pre-retirees avoid investment scams•
Managing Your InvestmentsDue diligence requirements for evaluating target date funds•Safeguarding 401(k) assets and DB investments against •inflationExploring asset management options for DC plan participants•
Learning from Case StudiesHow to consolidate multiple plans and keep everyone happy•Managing fiduciary duty when changing providers during •market volatilitySuccess story of a plan conversion with opt-out enrollment•Using the downturn to improve employees’ financial •decisions
Sponsored by:401(k) AdvisorsBank of America Merrill LynchDiversified Investment AdvisorsKlein Decisions, Inc.North Pier Fiduciary Management, LLCRetirement Made SimplerSageView Advisory GroupTrucker Huss Vanguard
Register by February 11 and attend
this session for only $350. Program submitted to HRCI
for recertification credit.
Presented by
Conference HighlightsMore than 35 sessions to choose from•Expert speakers from plan providers, ERISA attorneys, the DOL and the IRS•Case studies by plan sponsor colleagues•Focus on ideas and information you can use immediately•Registration reserved • exclusively for plan sponsorsGreat networking opportunities!•
This conference focused on many of the issues faced by plan sponsors on a daily
basis [and] provided valuable information. I recommend this
conference to any plan sponsor.
–Marcelino R. GomezAssistant Attorney General – Tax UnitNavajo Nation Department of Justice
Today’s difficult financial times and evolving regulatory environment make it crucial to stay on top of the important issues affecting your retirement plan. Now, more than ever, plan sponsors need to be vigilant about fulfilling their fiduciary duties and keeping plan participants informed and involved in their retirement plans.
The 17th Annual San Francisco Mid-Sized Retirement & Pension Plan Management Conference, March 7–10, 2010, is the ideal place to get up to date on such critical issues as plan fees, legislative and regulatory changes, the pros and cons of auto enrollment and much more. Make plans now to attend. The time you spend hearing from qualified plan experts and networking with colleagues is guaranteed to be one of your best plan investments.
Pre-Conference TutorialSunday, March 7, 10:00 am–5:00 pmFiduciary Obligations Under ERISA Nick Della Vedova and Michael E. Falcone, 401(k) Advisors
Sherwin S. Kaplan, J.D., Nixon Peabody LLP
This tutorial, conducted by a team of highly knowledgeable ERISA experts, provides a comprehensive look at the fiduciary duties and obligations of retirement plan sponsors. Register by February 11, and attend for only $350 (fee is $450 after February 11).
For more details or to register online, visit www.ucs-edu.net.
www.ucs-edu.net 800-864-2063 View full session descriptions online at www.ucs-edu.net.
17th Annual Mid-Sized Retirement & Pension Plan Management Conference
Registration FeesConference Fee and Team Discount
By February 11, 2010 $995 ($795 for 2 or more)
After February 11, 2010 $1,095 ($895 for 2 or more)
Pre-Conference Tutorial*
By February 11, 2010 $350
After February 11, 2010 $450*Available only to conference participants. Separate enrollment is required.
How to Register
who will attend?Company officers with plan fiduciary •responsibilitiesHuman resource directors, managers •and specialistsChief financial officers, treasurers and •controllersEmployee benefits directors, managers •and specialistsPension/savings plan managers and trustees•
why attend?Number and scope of workshops•Ideas to use immediately•Continuing education credits•100% approval rating by past attendees•Post-conference access to presentations•Free membership in The Exchange, an online •community for plan sponsors
This is a great conference for anyone who has recently become a fiduciary.It provides extensive knowledge on
fiduciary and plan management.Mike Burke
Vice President – Finance Beech Brook
hotel infoPalace Hotel2 New Montgomery StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105Phone: 888-627-7196
Smoke-free facility
Room Rates$199 single or double based on availability by February 11, 2010
March 7–10, 2010 Palace Hotel
workshops
10:00 am Pre-Conference Tutorial: Fiduciary Obligations Under ERISA
monday 9:00 am Welcome and Keynote: The 21st-Century Fiduciary: Lessons, Insights and Best Practices Sherryann Plessé, Vanguard
10:3
0 am
Evolving ERISA Fiduciary Standards for DC Plan
SponsorsDiversified Investment
Advisors
The Automatic 401(k)— 2010
Retirement Made Simpler
Target Date Funds:Common Misperceptions
Behavioral ResearchAssociates, LLC
Evaluating, Selecting and Monitoring
Service Providers 401(k) Advisors
11:30 am Lunch and Speaker: “I Thought It Was Free”—The True Cost of Your Plan Stephen J. Smith, Diversified Investment Advisors
1:45
pm How to Set Up an
Effective Retirement Plan Committee
SageView Advisory Group
Case Study: Re-Enrollment and Target Date Funds
Vanguard
Focusing Participants on Funding RetirementKlein Decisions, Inc.
Worried About Inflation and the Dollar?
North Pier Fiduciary Management, LLC
3:00
pm DOL Investigations and
Enforcement ActionsEBSA, U.S. Department
of Labor
Can You Trust Your Consultants and Service
Providers? Nixon Peabody LLP
What You Need to Know About Selecting a Plan
AdvisorEmployee Benefits
Training and Solutions, LLC
Case Study: Empowering Associates to Take Control
of Personal FinancesHumana Inc.
4:00 pm Networking Reception
tuesday 8:30 am Keynote Address: Helping Your Employees Reach Financial Wellness Kevin F. Crain, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
9:45
am Legal Update: Hot Topics
in the Retirement Plan World
Trucker Huss
Understanding, Documenting and
Negotiating Plan Fees401(k) Advisors
Tools to Help Your Employees Reach Financial Wellness
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Helping Participants Manage the Distribution
Phase of RetirementDiversified Investment
Advisors
11:0
0 am Ask the Lawyer
DLA Piper US LLP
Case Study: Maintaining and Consolidating
Multiple 401(k) PlansinfoGROUP
Helping Pre-Retirees Achieve Their
Retirement DreamsFINRA
Managed Accounts, Target Date Funds,
Asset Allocation Funds—Which Is Best?
SageView Advisory Group
12:00 pm Lunch and Speaker: The New 401(k) Handbook to Higher Consciousness: Less Is More Nick Della Vedova, 401(k) Advisors
2:15
pm Group Decision-Making:
Implications for Investment Committees
Vanguard
Tragic Errors for Severance Plans—ERISA and 409A Considerations
Trucker Huss
Rethinking Your Plan’s Design to Create Employee Well-BeingBank of America Merrill Lynch
3:30
pm Cut the Fat: Reduce Costs While
Improving Your PlanNorth Pier Fiduciary Management, LLC
Case Study: From Opt-In to Opt-OutMandarin Oriental Hotel Group
A Fully Funded Retirement for AllDiversified Investment Advisors
4:30 pm Reception
wednesday 8:30 am Panel Discussion: Create a Winning Strategy for Your Plan and Participants
10:1
5 am Common Mistakes Fiduciaries Make
and How to Avoid Them401(k) Advisors
Case Study: Retirement Planning Education for Your Employees
Westar Energy, Inc.
The Total Retirement PackageVanguard
11:3
0 am Correcting Common Mistakes in
401(k) PlansInternal Revenue Service
Case Study: Changing 401(k) Providers During Investment
Market TurmoilEvonik Degussa Corporation
Focusing Participants on Funding Retirement Klein Decisions, Inc.
12:30 pm Lunch Buffet
Legal & Fiduciary ResponsibilitiesPlan Design & AdministrationEmployee Communication & Education
Investment Management & Plan Funding
Evaluating & Monitoring Your Plan
Online Call Us
www.ucs-edu.net 800-864-2063
Or download a registration form online and:
Mail Fax
University Conference Services Attn: Registrar P.O. Box 60622 Charlotte, NC 28260
919-558-8845
CANCELLATIONS/SUBSTITUTIONSCancellations received by February 11, 2010, will be assesseda $250 administrative fee. After that date, the registration
fee is non-refundable, but is transferable one time onlyto a conference within one year for a fee of $100.
Requests to transfer must be received no laterthan March 5, 2010. Substitutions can
be made at any time and must besubmitted in writing.
Make checks payable to
University Conference Services
sunday
Register by February 11 and attend
this session for only $350. Program submitted to HRCI
for recertification credit.
Presented by
Conference HighlightsMore than 35 sessions to choose from•Expert speakers from plan providers, ERISA attorneys, the DOL and the IRS•Case studies by plan sponsor colleagues•Focus on ideas and information you can use immediately•Registration reserved • exclusively for plan sponsorsGreat networking opportunities!•
This conference focused on many of the issues faced by plan sponsors on a daily
basis [and] provided valuable information. I recommend this
conference to any plan sponsor.
–Marcelino R. GomezAssistant Attorney General – Tax UnitNavajo Nation Department of Justice
Today’s difficult financial times and evolving regulatory environment make it crucial to stay on top of the important issues affecting your retirement plan. Now, more than ever, plan sponsors need to be vigilant about fulfilling their fiduciary duties and keeping plan participants informed and involved in their retirement plans.
The 17th Annual San Francisco Mid-Sized Retirement & Pension Plan Management Conference, March 7–10, 2010, is the ideal place to get up to date on such critical issues as plan fees, legislative and regulatory changes, the pros and cons of auto enrollment and much more. Make plans now to attend. The time you spend hearing from qualified plan experts and networking with colleagues is guaranteed to be one of your best plan investments.
Pre-Conference TutorialSunday, March 7, 10:00 am–5:00 pmFiduciary Obligations Under ERISA Nick Della Vedova and Michael E. Falcone, 401(k) Advisors
Sherwin S. Kaplan, J.D., Nixon Peabody LLP
This tutorial, conducted by a team of highly knowledgeable ERISA experts, provides a comprehensive look at the fiduciary duties and obligations of retirement plan sponsors. Register by February 11, and attend for only $350 (fee is $450 after February 11).
For more details or to register online, visit www.ucs-edu.net.
www.ucs-edu.net 800-864-2063 View full session descriptions online at www.ucs-edu.net.
17th Annual
Mid-Sized Retirement & Pension Plan Management
Registration FeesConference Fee and Team Discount
By February 11, 2010 $995 ($795 for 2 or more)
After February 11, 2010 $1,095 ($895 for 2 or more)
Pre-Conference Tutorial*
By February 11, 2010 $350
After February 11, 2010 $450*Available only to conference participants. Separate enrollment is required.
How to Register
who will attend?Company officers with plan fiduciary •responsibilitiesHuman resource directors, managers •and specialistsChief financial officers, treasurers and •controllersEmployee benefits directors, managers •and specialistsPension/savings plan managers and trustees•
why attend?Number and scope of workshops•Ideas to use immediately•Continuing education credits•100% approval rating by past attendees•Post-conference access to presentations•Free membership in The Exchange, an online •community for plan sponsors
This is a great conference for anyone who has recently become a fiduciary.It provides extensive knowledge on
fiduciary and plan management.Mike Burke
Vice President – Finance Beech Brook
hotel infoPalace Hotel2 New Montgomery StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105Phone: 888-627-7196
Smoke-free facility
Room Rates$199 single or double based on availability by February 11, 2010
March 7–10, 2010 Palace Hotel
workshops
10:00 am Pre-Conference Tutorial: Fiduciary Obligations Under ERISA
monday 9:00 am Welcome and Keynote: The 21st-Century Fiduciary: Lessons, Insights and Best Practices Sherryann Plessé, Vanguard
10:3
0 am
Evolving ERISA Fiduciary Standards for DC Plan
SponsorsDiversified Investment
Advisors
The Automatic 401(k)— 2010
Retirement Made Simpler
Target Date Funds:Common Misperceptions
Behavioral ResearchAssociates, LLC
Evaluating, Selecting and Monitoring
Service Providers 401(k) Advisors
11:30 am Lunch and Speaker: “I Thought It Was Free”—The True Cost of Your Plan Stephen J. Smith, Diversified Investment Advisors
1:45
pm How to Set Up an
Effective Retirement Plan Committee
SageView Advisory Group
Case Study: Re-Enrollment and Target Date Funds
Vanguard
Focusing Participants on Funding RetirementKlein Decisions, Inc.
Worried About Inflation and the Dollar?
North Pier Fiduciary Management, LLC
3:00
pm DOL Investigations and
Enforcement ActionsEBSA, U.S. Department
of Labor
Can You Trust Your Consultants and Service
Providers? Nixon Peabody LLP
What You Need to Know About Selecting a Plan
AdvisorEmployee Benefits
Training and Solutions, LLC
Case Study: Empowering Associates to Take Control
of Personal FinancesHumana Inc.
4:00 pm Networking Reception
tuesday 8:30 am Keynote Address: Helping Your Employees Reach Financial Wellness Kevin F. Crain, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
9:45
am Legal Update: Hot Topics
in the Retirement Plan World
Trucker Huss
Understanding, Documenting and
Negotiating Plan Fees401(k) Advisors
Tools to Help Your Employees Reach Financial Wellness
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Helping Participants Manage the Distribution
Phase of RetirementDiversified Investment
Advisors
11:0
0 am Ask the Lawyer
DLA Piper US LLP
Case Study: Maintaining and Consolidating
Multiple 401(k) PlansinfoGROUP
Helping Pre-Retirees Achieve Their
Retirement DreamsFINRA
Managed Accounts, Target Date Funds,
Asset Allocation Funds—Which Is Best?
SageView Advisory Group
12:00 pm Lunch and Speaker: The New 401(k) Handbook to Higher Consciousness: Less Is More Nick Della Vedova, 401(k) Advisors
2:15
pm Group Decision-Making:
Implications for Investment Committees
Vanguard
Tragic Errors for Severance Plans—ERISA and 409A Considerations
Trucker Huss
Rethinking Your Plan’s Design to Create Employee Well-BeingBank of America Merrill Lynch
3:30
pm Cut the Fat: Reduce Costs While
Improving Your PlanNorth Pier Fiduciary Management, LLC
Case Study: From Opt-In to Opt-OutMandarin Oriental Hotel Group
A Fully Funded Retirement for AllDiversified Investment Advisors
4:30 pm Reception
wednesday 8:30 am Panel Discussion: Create a Winning Strategy for Your Plan and Participants
10:1
5 am Common Mistakes Fiduciaries Make
and How to Avoid Them401(k) Advisors
Case Study: Retirement Planning Education for Your Employees
Westar Energy, Inc.
The Total Retirement PackageVanguard
11:3
0 am Correcting Common Mistakes in
401(k) PlansInternal Revenue Service
Case Study: Changing 401(k) Providers During Investment
Market TurmoilEvonik Degussa Corporation
Focusing Participants on Funding Retirement Klein Decisions, Inc.
12:30 pm Lunch Buffet
Legal & Fiduciary ResponsibilitiesPlan Design & AdministrationEmployee Communication & Education
Investment Management & Plan Funding
Evaluating & Monitoring Your Plan
Online Call Us
www.ucs-edu.net 800-864-2063
Or download a registration form online and:
Mail Fax
University Conference Services Attn: Registrar P.O. Box 60622 Charlotte, NC 28260
919-558-8845
CANCELLATIONS/SUBSTITUTIONSCancellations received by February 11, 2010, will be assesseda $250 administrative fee. After that date, the registration
fee is non-refundable, but is transferable one time onlyto a conference within one year for a fee of $100.
Requests to transfer must be received no laterthan March 5, 2010. Substitutions can
be made at any time and must besubmitted in writing.
Make checks payable to
University Conference Services
sunday
Register by February 11 and attend
this session for only $350. Program submitted to HRCI
for recertification credit.
Presented by
Conference HighlightsMore than 35 sessions to choose from•Expert speakers from plan providers, ERISA attorneys, the DOL and the IRS•Case studies by plan sponsor colleagues•Focus on ideas and information you can use immediately•Registration reserved • exclusively for plan sponsorsGreat networking opportunities!•
This conference focused on many of the issues faced by plan sponsors on a daily
basis [and] provided valuable information. I recommend this
conference to any plan sponsor.
–Marcelino R. GomezAssistant Attorney General – Tax UnitNavajo Nation Department of Justice
Today’s difficult financial times and evolving regulatory environment make it crucial to stay on top of the important issues affecting your retirement plan. Now, more than ever, plan sponsors need to be vigilant about fulfilling their fiduciary duties and keeping plan participants informed and involved in their retirement plans.
The 17th Annual San Francisco Mid-Sized Retirement & Pension Plan Management Conference, March 7–10, 2010, is the ideal place to get up to date on such critical issues as plan fees, legislative and regulatory changes, the pros and cons of auto enrollment and much more. Make plans now to attend. The time you spend hearing from qualified plan experts and networking with colleagues is guaranteed to be one of your best plan investments.
Pre-Conference TutorialSunday, March 7, 10:00 am–5:00 pmFiduciary Obligations Under ERISA Nick Della Vedova and Michael E. Falcone, 401(k) Advisors
Sherwin S. Kaplan, J.D., Nixon Peabody LLP
This tutorial, conducted by a team of highly knowledgeable ERISA experts, provides a comprehensive look at the fiduciary duties and obligations of retirement plan sponsors. Register by February 11, and attend for only $350 (fee is $450 after February 11).
For more details or to register online, visit www.ucs-edu.net.
www.ucs-edu.net 800-864-2063 View full session descriptions online at www.ucs-edu.net.
17th Annual
Mid-Sized Retirement & Pension Plan Management Conference
Registration FeesConference Fee and Team Discount
By February 11, 2010 $995 ($795 for 2 or more)
After February 11, 2010 $1,095 ($895 for 2 or more)
Pre-Conference Tutorial*
By February 11, 2010 $350
After February 11, 2010 $450*Available only to conference participants. Separate enrollment is required.
How to Register
who will attend?Company officers with plan fiduciary •responsibilitiesHuman resource directors, managers •and specialistsChief financial officers, treasurers and •controllersEmployee benefits directors, managers •and specialistsPension/savings plan managers and trustees•
why attend?Number and scope of workshops•Ideas to use immediately•Continuing education credits•100% approval rating by past attendees•Post-conference access to presentations•Free membership in The Exchange, an online •community for plan sponsors
This is a great conference for anyone who has recently become a fiduciary.It provides extensive knowledge on
fiduciary and plan management.Mike Burke
Vice President – Finance Beech Brook
hotel infoPalace Hotel2 New Montgomery StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105Phone: 888-627-7196
Smoke-free facility
Room Rates$199 single or double based on availability by February 11, 2010
March 7–10, 2010 Palace Hotel
workshops
10:00 am Pre-Conference Tutorial: Fiduciary Obligations Under ERISA
monday 9:00 am Welcome and Keynote: The 21st-Century Fiduciary: Lessons, Insights and Best Practices Sherryann Plessé, Vanguard
10:3
0 am
Evolving ERISA Fiduciary Standards for DC Plan
SponsorsDiversified Investment
Advisors
The Automatic 401(k)— 2010
Retirement Made Simpler
Target Date Funds:Common Misperceptions
Behavioral ResearchAssociates, LLC
Evaluating, Selecting and Monitoring
Service Providers 401(k) Advisors
11:30 am Lunch and Speaker: “I Thought It Was Free”—The True Cost of Your Plan Stephen J. Smith, Diversified Investment Advisors
1:45
pm How to Set Up an
Effective Retirement Plan Committee
SageView Advisory Group
Case Study: Re-Enrollment and Target Date Funds
Vanguard
Focusing Participants on Funding RetirementKlein Decisions, Inc.
Worried About Inflation and the Dollar?
North Pier Fiduciary Management, LLC
3:00
pm DOL Investigations and
Enforcement ActionsEBSA, U.S. Department
of Labor
Can You Trust Your Consultants and Service
Providers? Nixon Peabody LLP
What You Need to Know About Selecting a Plan
AdvisorEmployee Benefits
Training and Solutions, LLC
Case Study: Empowering Associates to Take Control
of Personal FinancesHumana Inc.
4:00 pm Networking Reception
tuesday 8:30 am Keynote Address: Helping Your Employees Reach Financial Wellness Kevin F. Crain, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
9:45
am Legal Update: Hot Topics
in the Retirement Plan World
Trucker Huss
Understanding, Documenting and
Negotiating Plan Fees401(k) Advisors
Tools to Help Your Employees Reach Financial Wellness
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Helping Participants Manage the Distribution
Phase of RetirementDiversified Investment
Advisors
11:0
0 am Ask the Lawyer
DLA Piper US LLP
Case Study: Maintaining and Consolidating
Multiple 401(k) PlansinfoGROUP
Helping Pre-Retirees Achieve Their
Retirement DreamsFINRA
Managed Accounts, Target Date Funds,
Asset Allocation Funds—Which Is Best?
SageView Advisory Group
12:00 pm Lunch and Speaker: The New 401(k) Handbook to Higher Consciousness: Less Is More Nick Della Vedova, 401(k) Advisors
2:15
pm Group Decision-Making:
Implications for Investment Committees
Vanguard
Tragic Errors for Severance Plans—ERISA and 409A Considerations
Trucker Huss
Rethinking Your Plan’s Design to Create Employee Well-BeingBank of America Merrill Lynch
3:30
pm Cut the Fat: Reduce Costs While
Improving Your PlanNorth Pier Fiduciary Management, LLC
Case Study: From Opt-In to Opt-OutMandarin Oriental Hotel Group
A Fully Funded Retirement for AllDiversified Investment Advisors
4:30 pm Reception
wednesday 8:30 am Panel Discussion: Create a Winning Strategy for Your Plan and Participants
10:1
5 am Common Mistakes Fiduciaries Make
and How to Avoid Them401(k) Advisors
Case Study: Retirement Planning Education for Your Employees
Westar Energy, Inc.
The Total Retirement PackageVanguard
11:3
0 am Correcting Common Mistakes in
401(k) PlansInternal Revenue Service
Case Study: Changing 401(k) Providers During Investment
Market TurmoilEvonik Degussa Corporation
Focusing Participants on Funding Retirement Klein Decisions, Inc.
12:30 pm Lunch Buffet
Legal & Fiduciary ResponsibilitiesPlan Design & AdministrationEmployee Communication & Education
Investment Management & Plan Funding
Evaluating & Monitoring Your Plan
Online Call Us
www.ucs-edu.net 800-864-2063
Or download a registration form online and:
Mail Fax
University Conference Services Attn: Registrar P.O. Box 60622 Charlotte, NC 28260
919-558-8845
CANCELLATIONS/SUBSTITUTIONSCancellations received by February 11, 2010, will be assesseda $250 administrative fee. After that date, the registration
fee is non-refundable, but is transferable one time onlyto a conference within one year for a fee of $100.
Requests to transfer must be received no laterthan March 5, 2010. Substitutions can
be made at any time and must besubmitted in writing.
Make checks payable to
University Conference Services
sunday
NO
N-P
ROFI
TO
RGA
NIZ
ATIO
NU
.S. P
OST
AGE
PAID
PERM
IT N
O. 1
77CH
APE
L H
ILL,
NC
Uni
vers
ity o
f Nor
th C
arol
ina
at C
hape
l Hill
Kena
n-Fl
agle
r Bus
ines
s Sc
hool
Exec
utiv
e Pr
ogra
ms
CB #
3445
Chap
el H
ill, N
C 27
599-
3445
of p
ast a
ttend
ees
wou
ld re
com
men
d th
is p
rogr
am to
a
colle
ague
.
100%
R
egist
er E
arly
& S
ave!
Regi
ster
by
Febr
uary
11,
201
0,
and
take
$10
0 of
f yo
ur re
gist
ratio
n fe
e!
Brin
g a
colle
ague
! Reg
iste
r as
a te
am o
f tw
o or
mor
e
and
take
$20
0 of
f eac
h pe
rson
’s re
gist
ratio
n fe
e!
See
deta
ils in
side
.
Presented by
San Francisco, CAMarch 7–10, 2010Palace Hotel
An Educational Conference
for Organizations with 401(k),
Pension, Profit Sharing, 403(b),
457 or Retirement Savings Plans
17th AnnualConference Focus& Workshop Topics
keynote speakers
The conference agenda includes more than 35 workshops and plenary sessions on such critical plan management issues as:
View full session descriptions online at www.ucs-edu.net or call 800-864-2063 for more information.
Sherryann PlesséPrincipalVanguard
Stephen J. Smith Vice President
Diversified Investment Advisors
Kevin F. CrainManaging DirectorBank of America
Merrill Lynch
Nick Della VedovaPresident
401(k) Advisors
San
Fran
cisco
Mar
ch 7
–10,
201
0
Pal
ace
Hot
el
Meeting Your Fiduciary ResponsibilitiesBest practices in managing your fiduciary obligations and risk•How to determine the level and reasonableness of plan fees•Questions fiduciaries should ask prospective advisors and •providers
Keeping Up with Legal & Regulatory DevelopmentsThe DOL’s current investigative focus•Staying on top of legislative and regulatory changes•The latest on participant and class action lawsuits•Advice from the IRS on how to avoid common 401(k) •plan errors
Staying on Top of Plan Design TrendsThe case for automating your 401(k) plan in a troubled •economyHow re-enrollment can correct poor investment choices•The cash balance alternative to moving from DB to DC•
Engaging EmployeesHow “gap analysis” can re-focus participants on savings goals•Promoting financial wellness to improve participants’ benefit •decisionsHelping pre-retirees avoid investment scams•
Managing Your InvestmentsDue diligence requirements for evaluating target date funds•Safeguarding 401(k) assets and DB investments against •inflationExploring asset management options for DC plan participants•
Learning from Case StudiesHow to consolidate multiple plans and keep everyone happy•Managing fiduciary duty when changing providers during •market volatilitySuccess story of a plan conversion with opt-out enrollment•Using the downturn to improve employees’ financial •decisions
Sponsored by:401(k) AdvisorsBank of America Merrill LynchDiversified Investment AdvisorsKlein Decisions, Inc.North Pier Fiduciary Management, LLCRetirement Made SimplerSageView Advisory GroupTrucker Huss Vanguard