Media Registration
Members of the media must register to attend ASPPA’s conferences and webcasts.
Media registrations are complimentary but subject to approval by contacting ASPPA’s Director of Media Relations.
Submit the dates of the event or webcast including information about your media outlet and sample news clips through our online media registration or by email to msemadeni@asppa.org.
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JANUARY Events/Webcasts
- Los Angeles Benefits Conference
January 11-13 | Conference
The Los Angeles Benefits Conference provides an opportunity to discuss employee benefit issues with colleagues and local, regional and national government representatives from the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor. The program focuses on exchanging information and educating attendees about current regulatory, legislative, administrative and actuarial topics. - NAPA Webcast: Are You Being Targeted by the DOL?
January 17 | Webcast
The Department of Labor (DOL) appears to be targeting for investigation broker-dealers and financial advisory firms which service ERISA retirement plans. Their focus is on the identification of improper or undisclosed compensation received by these firms. This webcast will explore: what the DOL is looking for; how the DOL is approaching the investigation process; possible steps which all firms can take in an effort to protect themselves; and how a firm can survive an investigation upon becoming a target. - DB Benefit Calculations
January 24 | Webcast
This webcast will cover an intermediate discussion on the key elements necessary to produce a correct benefit calculation.
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FEBRUARY Events/Webcasts
- NTSAA 403(b) Advisor Summit
February 8-10 | Conference
The NTSAA Annual Conference is now the NTSAA 403(b) Advisor Summit! It is the premier 403(b) and 457 forum for a new focus on educating and providing sales ideas for producers, providers, agents, broker/dealers, sales and marketing managers, office staff, plan sponsors and other business officials. General sessions and workshops will provide motivation and fabulous sales ideas as well as in-depth information on retirement issues relating to the not-for-profit and public markets, technical education and legislative updates. - Creative 401(k) Testing Techniques
February 14 | Webcast
This fast paced, interactive webcast will review the testing techniques of disaggregation, shifting, recharacterization and the use of QNECs and QMACs. Examples of each will be given. Our clients expect us to be creative and this webcast will expand the options you have for testing.
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MARCH Events/Webcasts
- IRS 401(k) Compliance Check Questionnaire
March 1 | Webcast
1,200 employers were asked to complete an IRS questionnaire about the operation of their 401(k) plan. The IRS has now issued an Interim Report of their findings. Come learn about what the IRS discovered about 401(k) plan design and the problem areas for compliance. Clearly, what the IRS learns from analyzing the questionnaire responses could be the basis for future audits. - The ASPPA 401k Summit
March 18-20 | Conference
The ASPPA 401(k) SUMMIT provides a unique, interactive environment for retirement sales and investment professionals who actively sell, support or service 401(k) plans including Broker Dealer Registered Reps, Registered Investment Advisors, Plan Administrators (TPAs) and Product and Service Professionals. Learn from the pros and tap into a mountain of opportunity. Gather practical advice from the best in the business. Pursue your special interests during workshops, featuring topics covering a variety of disciplines. Also, visit over 150 industry exhibitors who will be there to share new products and technology in the industry.
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