Mid-Sized Pension Plan Management Conference Tutorial & Workshops

Pre-Conference Tutorial :: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
10:00 am–5:00 pm

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know
About Being a Fiduciary but Were Afraid to Ask
Presented by Aon Consulting and Sherwin S. Kaplan, Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP

This day-long tutorial provides a comprehensive look at the fiduciary duties and obligations of retirement plan sponsors. A team of highly respected ERISA experts covers issues ranging from the basic rules and regulations governing fiduciary responsibility to a more advanced look at contemporary and unfolding issues. Additionally, the team reviews obligations under PPA. Among the topics covered are ERISA’s definition of who has fiduciary responsibility, core standards of conduct, fiduciary risk and how to minimize it and a high-level legal analysis—in lay terms—of the latest developments in fiduciary standards and practices.

Separate enrollment is required; lunch is included with enrollment. Attend this session for only $350 when you register by August 13, 2008 (regular fee $450).

Pre-Conference Workshops :: Tuesday, October 14, 2008
2:00 pm–5:00 pm

The Art of Understanding, Documenting
and Negotiating Plan Fees
Nick Della Vedova and Michael E. Falcone, 401(k) Advisors

There is considerable focus on DC plan fees. With the spotlight becoming stronger and stronger, the importance of understanding, documenting and negotiating your fees has never been more important. Analyzing the administrative, record keeping, investment management, employee education and technology cost/value paradigms will create the leverage for the win-win-win we all want. The participants win with either more services at the same cost the same services at lower costs; the fiduciary wins through a documented, fee-transparent process; and the service provider wins with a client positioned for a long-term relationship. Learn the best practices approach to understanding, documenting and negotiating fees for long-term success.

A Primer on Defined Benefit Plans Under
the New Rules and Regulations
Frank Carberry, Diversified Investment Advisors

PPA’s comprehensive reform package has significant impact on many plans. In addition, the FASB rules mandate that companies must use new methods when recording their DB plans on their balance sheets. These issues hold the potential of generating significant financial repercussions and may also play a leading role as many companies choose to freeze their DB plans and focus instead on DC plans. Gain a fundamental understanding of the design, financing and operation of DB plans, and compare DB and DC plan delivery. Hear an overview of the environment in which DB plans operate, a review of the various types of plans and how companies must fund and account for them. This session provides much-needed insight into these significant changes and their potential impact on plan sponsors.

Separate enrollment is required. Attend one of these sessions for only $150 when you register by August 13, 2008 (regular fee $250).