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Presented by San Francisco, CA March 7–10, 2010 Palace Hotel An Educational Conference for Organizations with 401(k), Pension, Profit Sharing, 403(b), 457 or Retirement Savings Plans 17th Annual Sponsored by: 401(k) Advisors Bank of America Merrill Lynch Diversified Investment Advisors Klein Decisions, Inc. North Pier Fiduciary Management, LLC Retirement Made Simpler SageView Advisory Group Trucker Huss Vanguard

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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

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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

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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

Page 3: Conference Focus keynote speakers NON-PROFIT …extranet.acsysweb.com/.../2010_SF_MSRP_brochure.pdf · The 17th Annual San Francisco Mid-Sized Retirement & Pension Plan Management

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

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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

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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

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