Archive for March, 2012
Advisors Network, Give Back and Excel at 2012 ASPPA 401(k) SUMMIT
From all quarters of the country and Canada, retirement plan advisors, together with plan administrators, product and service providers, and senior managers convened at the 11th annual ASPPA 401(k) SUMMIT. Attracting nearly 1300 attendees focused on the retirement plan marketplace, the 11th annual industry-leading conference was held in New Orleans, LA, as planned for several years to join in energizing NOLA’s renewal.
Industry Groups Urge DOL To Allow Broader Use Of Electronic Communication For Retirement Plan Participant Disclosures
A coalition of 15 trade associations representing the retirement plan community, including employers and retirement services firms, is urging the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to permit broader use of electronic communications to deliver the disclosures to retirement plan participants required by new DOL regulations.
Plan Sponsor Advisors Honored with 401(k) Advisor Leadership Award
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries announced the team of Plan Sponsor Advisors (PSA) from Chicago as recipient of the 2012 401(k) Advisor Leadership Award. Don Stone, managing partner and CIO of PSA received the award on behalf of the team during a session of the 11th annual ASPPA 401(k) SUMMIT in New Orleans.
How America Saves Infographic
Sixty-seven million Americans participate in private-sector defined contribution plans, like 401(k) plans. Over $4 trillion has been saved in 401(k) and similar retirement plans. Trillions more have been saved in these plans and rolled into IRAs.
Michael Copp Joins ASPPA Executive Team
ASPPA announced today that Michael Copp will join the ASPPA Executive team as Chief Operating Officer (COO) on March 19. Copp comes to ASPPA from National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), where he served as Senior Vice President of Education.
