Archive for February, 2011
ASPPA Testifies on Definition of Fiduciary at DOL
The following is a statement from Brian Graff, executive director of ASPPA about his testimony at a March 1 hearing to be held by the U.S. Department of Labor regarding proposed modifications to the regulation (29 CFR Part 2510) defining the term “fiduciary” under section 3(21) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)…
ASPPA Supports America Saves Week
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) joins more than 1,800 organizations in support of 2011 America Saves Week (ASW)—a movement designed to encourage Americans take financial action to begin or increase their saving efforts. This is the third year that ASPPA will participate as an America Saves Week partner.
NTSAA & ASPPA Renew Appeal for 403(b) Plan Audit Relief
ASPPA’s Craig Hoffman, Director of Regulatory Affairs releases a statement requesting additional transitional relief for 403(b) plans required to file the revised Form 5500 series. Read NTSAA and ASPPA’s recommendations in their comment letter filed with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)…
ASPPA Hosts 10th Annual 401(k) SUMMIT
The ASPPA 401(k) SUMMIT is a national forum for financial advisors and professionals in the Retirement Industry. For journalists who cover personal finance, retirement, or financial planning The ASPPA 401(k) SUMMIT offers an opportunity to interact with retirement and investment professionals who actively sell, support or service 401(k) plans…
Joe Connell
Morningstar & ASPPA 401(k) Advisor Leadership Award Finalist 2011 Joe Connell has been assisting clients with their retirement plans for nearly 14 years. Joe’s areas of expertise include ERISA compliance, plan design and administration, fiduciary responsibilities, and participant education. His primary goals when working with companies on their retirement plans are to simplify the plan […]
Jim O’Shaughnessy
Morningstar & ASPPA 401(k) Advisor Leadership Award Finalist 2011 Jim O’Shaughnessy is a co-owner and Managing Partner of Sheridan Road. Jim is responsible for the day to day operations of Sheridan Road’s retirement plan consulting business and wealth management group and maintains all investment, insurance and service provider relationships. Prior to co-founding Sheridan Road in 2005, […]
Michael J. Malone
Morningstar & ASPPA 401(k) Advisor Leadership Award Finalist 2011 Michael Malone is the founder and managing director of MJM401k, an independent consultancy serving 401k plan sponsors and committees. Prior to MJM401k, Malone served as a director and retirement plan consultant with both a regional and a national consulting and advisory firm. Malone is a Certified […]
ASPPA and Morningstar Announce 401(k) Advisor Leadership Award Finalists
ASPPA announced the names of three finalists in the running for The 2011 Morningstar—ASPPA 401(k) Advisor Leadership Award. The award recognizes the specific accomplishments by a leading financial advisor in the 401(k) marketplace…
403(b) Advisor Magazine Launches at NTSAA Annual Conference
The National Tax Sheltered Accounts Association and ASPPA launch “403(b) Advisor,” a magazine written by and for 403(b) and 457 plan professionals, during the NTSAA annual conference in Orlando, Florida.
