2016 PLANSPONSOR National Conference

Understanding ERISA and Fiduciary Fundamentals
PRESENTER:
Jason C. Roberts, CEO, Pension Resource Institute

Managing Your Investment and Retirement Plan Committees
PRESENTER:
Scott T. Matheson, Senior Director, Defined Contribution Practice Leader, Consulting Research Group, CAPTRUST Financial Advisors

Selecting and Monitoring Your QDIA or Target-Date Funds
PRESENTER:
David N. Levine, Principal, Groom Law Group, Chartered

Monitoring Your Service Providers
PRESENTER:
Beryl W. Ball, Senior Vice President, Financial Advisor, CAPTRUST Financial Advisors

Regulatory and Administrative Update
PRESENTER:
David Godofsky, Leader of the firm’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Group, Alston & Bird LLP

Trends in Investing Strategies for Active DB Plans

Coffee Break

Monitoring Your Service Providers
PRESENTER:
Lisa H. Barton, Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Presidential Politics – Listen to Recording
What the election may mean for employee retirement plans and benefits.
Presenter: Michael P. Kreps, Principal, Groom Law Group,Chartered

Session
Washington Insights: Legislative, Regulatory and Judicial – Listen to Recording
Leading experts explain retirement-related developments in Washington, D.C., and state capitals across the U.S. We’ll dive deep into the latest legislation and judicial action impacting retirement plan sponsors and participants.

Moderator
John Manganaro, Deputy Editor,  PLANADVISER

Panelists
David N. Levine, Principal,  Groom Law Group, Chartered
Lisa H. Barton, Partner,  Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Jamie Fleckner, Partner,  Goodwin Procter LLP

Session
Top Trends – Listen to Recording
Two industry leaders take a 30,000-foot view of employer-sponsored benefit programs,
participant trends, and what will likely stay and change in the short and long term.

Moderator
Alison Cooke Mintzer, Editor-in-Chief,  PLANSPONSOR

Panelists
David A. Solomon, National Sales Manager – Platform Solutions Group,  Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Tina Wilson, Senior Vice President and Head of Product Management,  MassMutual Retirement Services

Fiduciary Rule Fundamentals – Listen to Recording
The final fiduciary rule is out, so what do you need to know? Perhaps more importantly, what can you do right now to prepare? What items should top of mind for plan sponsors, and what do they need to discuss with their providers and advisers?

Presenter:
Stephen P. Wilkes, of Counsel, The Wagner Law Group

Monumental Block Party Exhibitor Hall (Grand Ballroom)
Come join our opening night celebration in the Exhibitor Hall where you can roam the D.C. streets and experience local food from China Town, DuPont Circle and the National Mall! Grab a drink and take a photo in front of the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial. Grab a fun souvenir. This Monumental Block Party is not to be missed!

Session
CEO Roundtable – Listen to Recording
Retirement plan thought leaders address the challenges facing retirement plan sponsors and the industry and discuss practical solutions.

Moderator
Alison Cooke Mintzer, Editor-in-Chief,  PLANSPONSOR

Panelists
Brock Johnson , President of Retirement Solutions,  Morningstar Inc.
Anne Ackerley, Head of US and Canada Defined Contribution,  BlackRock Inc.
Peter Gordon, CEO,  John Hancock Retirement Plan Services

Session 1
Understanding Your Stable Value Investments – Listen to Recording
Stable value investments remain an enduring option for capital preservation. Learn more about one of the original investment options made available in defined contribution plans, still playing a key role for DC sponsors.

Moderator
Michael W. Kozemchak, Managing Director,  Institutional Investment Consulting

Panelists
Andy Apostol, Head of Stable Value Client Service,  Invesco
James J. King, Managing Director and Client Portfolio Manager,  Prudential

Session 2
Best Practices in Participant Communication – Listen to Recording
Improving the retirement plan participant experience is an important step in addressing the nation’s retirement savings shortfall. We’ll discuss what works, and what doesn’t, in
participant communication programs.

Moderator
Judy Faust Hartnett, Managing Editor,  PLANSPONSOR

Panelists
Kara W. Tedesco, Principal, Employee Benefits Consultant,  Milliman
Amy Haug, Human Resources Director,  DePauw University

Session 3
Retirement Income Products In Depth – Listen to Recording
In-plan, out-of-plan, insured or non-insured? There are many options for those interested in providing participants access to retirement income solutions. We’ll help you make sense
of the choices.

Moderator
Alison Cooke Mintzer, Global Editor-in-Chief,  PLANSONSOR

Panelists
Lee Stevens, Institutional Product Strategy Leader,  Empower Retirement
Shale W. Latter, Retirement Plan Consultant,  CapTrust Advisors, LLC

Session 1
Plan Design Best Practices: Re-enrollment, Deferral Increases – Listen to Recording
So your participants are auto-enrolled, now what? Expert panelists discuss the many pros and few cons of re-enrollments and automatic salary deferral increases.

Moderator
John Manganaro, Deputy Editor,  PLANADVISER

Panelists
Laura Gaynor, Vice President,  Transamerica Retirement Solutions
Timothy Coyne, Operations Manager,  The Retirement Savings Plan of the City of Baltimore (RSP)
David Hinderstein, President,  Strategic Retirement Group, Inc.

Session 2
Plan Decumulation: Options, Costs and Risks – Listen to Recording
Some plan sponsors want no involvement with participant’s retirement decumulation; others feel responsible for helping participants spend down assets after work. We’ll continue the debate.

Moderator
Rebecca Moore, Managing Editor,  PLANSPONSOR.com

Panelists
Josh Ulmer, Sr. Institutional Consultant, Corporate Retirement Director,  SeaPort Group at Morgan Stanley
Michael Brown, Managing Partner, Retirement Plan Consultant,  ClearPoint Financial
Kathleen Kelly, Managing Partner,  Compass Financial Partners

Session 3
Measuring and Improving Participant Retirement Readiness – Listen to Recording
Nearly all employers in their role as retirement plan sponsors measure employee retirement readiness, but some methods are clearly more effective and informative than others. Find out what your peers are doing to measure plan success.

Moderator
Judy Faust Hartnett, Managing Editor,  PLANSPONSOR

Panelists
Michael M. Kane, Managing Director,  Plan Sponsor Consultants
Christina Proscia , Managing Director, Relationship Management,  TIAA
Glenn Dial, Head of US Retirement Strategy,  Allianz Global Investors

Workshop
Limiting fiduciary exposure by preventing plan loan defaults(sponsored by Retirement Loan Eraser ™ (“RLE”) (Renaissance Ballroom) – Listen to Recording
Billions of dollars leak from retirement plans each year when loans default upon job loss. What’s more, the fees and penalties incurred are often a complete surprise to the participants involved. Are you aware there is a program that prevents loan defaults? Join us for an informative discussion that will show you how the innovative Retirement Loan Eraser ™ (“RLE”) immediately improves participant outcomes and helps them keep their balance! ™
Panelists:
Dave Liebrock, former EVP at Fidelity
Tod Ruble, CEO, Custodia Financial

Workshop
Retirement Income Innovation in the Public Sector (sponsored by MetLife) (Congressional Hall) – Listen to Recording
While many in the private sector have been taking a “wait and see” approach on the offering of lifetime income options for their defined contribution plan participants, the public sector appears to be leading the pack when it comes to ensuring successful retirement outcomes. In a workshop moderated by Roberta Rafaloff,Vice President, Institutional Income Annuities, MetLife, hear from leading non-ERISA plan sponsors and recordkeepers, including George Spindell, Director, Retirement Plans, ICMA-RC, about why they have embraced guaranteed income annuities for plan participants.
Workshop
Ain’t That a Kick in the Head?(sponsored by Franklin Templeton) (Mount Vernon Square) – Listen to Recording
Refocusing Perspective on Your Plan
Should we celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the Pension Protection Act? According to the media, the PPA didn’t turn out to be the boon that would solve all our national retirement problems, right? Learn why, despite the drumbeat of misleading headlines, there’s a lot more to feel good about than we might expect—it’s a matter of perspective. Let’s talk about what is working, and what else we can improve.
Presenter: Drew Carrington, CFA, CAIA, Head of Institutional Defined Contribution-U.S., Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC.

Session 1
The Intersection of Health Care And Retirement – Listen to Recording
Employers are struggling with how to provide a valuable health care benefit in a cost effective way, while employees, under prepared for retirement, view the projected health care costs as a top concern. How can plan sponsors’ benefits programs address all these issues at once?

Moderator
Rebecca Moore, Managing Editor,  PLANSPONSOR.com

Panelists
Chris Luongo, Vice President, Strategy, Investment and Marketing,  ADP Retirement Services
J. Brian Coleman, V. P. of Total Rewards and HR Shared Services,  Dawn Food Products
Karen Vacchio, Senior Director, Compensation, Benefits and HR Systems,  Dealertrack

Session 2
De-Risking Your Pension Plan – Listen to Recording
Is offering a lump-sum window or transferring certain defined benefit plan liabilities to an insurer right for your pension plan? What factors go into helping plan sponsors answer that question? What steps need to be taken to ensure a successful outcome for the plan sponsor and participants?

Moderator
Alison Cooke Mintzer, Global Editor-in-Chief,  PLANSPONSOR

Panelists
Karin Stouffer, SVP, Senior Relationship Manager, Rollover Solutions Group,  Millennium Trust Company
Marty Menin, Director – Retirement Solutions Division,  Pacific Life Insurance Company
Robert A. Massa, Director, Retirement,  Ascende, Inc., a EPIC Company

Session 3
The Role of a Retirement Plan Adviser – Listen to Recording
Is it really necessary to engage the services of a retirement plan adviser? In what ways can an adviser add value to a plan sponsor’s retirement plan offering? In searching for an adviser partner, how can plan sponsors make sure they get the biggest bang for their buck?

Moderator
Joseph Topp, Vice President – Investment Consulting Services,  Francis Investment Counsel LLC

Panelists
Brian C. Bender, Vice President, National Business Development ,  Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Joe Connell, Partner, Director of Retirement Plan Services,  Sikich Financial
Phil Fiore, Senior Retirement Plan Consultant, Senior Vice President,  The FDG Group – UBS Financial Services

Session 1
DOL and IRS Audits – Listen to Recording
The IRS has announced a new strategy for retirement plan compliance efforts. What should plan sponsors do if they receive a compliance check questionnaire? What are the IRS and DOL focusing on in 2016? How can plan sponsors make sure they are prepared if a DOL audit is initiated?

Moderator
Jeb Graham, Retirement Plan Consultant, Partner,  CapTrust Advisors, LLC

Panelists
James Moyna, Principal,  JMM CPA
Tom Schendt, Partner, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation,  Alston & Bird LLP

Session 2
Non-ERISA Plan Update – Listen to Recording
Although not subject to Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) rules and enforcement by the DOL, sponsors of non-ERISA retirement plans do have IRS and, in some cases, state rules to which they must adhere. What are these responsibilities non-ERISA plan sponsors have?

Moderator
Rebecca Moore, Managing Editor,  PLANSPONSOR.com

Panelists
Michael A. Webb, Vice President,  Cammack Retirement Group

Session 3
Additional Plans to Improve Participant Savings: Cash Balance, NQDC – Listen to Recording
A cash balance DB plan can be a viable alternative to costly and administratively challenging traditional DB plans. NQDC plans may allow participants to save beyond statutory limits. What are some common issues plan sponsors have with these plan types, and what are the current trends?

Moderator
Alison Cooke Mintzer, Global Editor-in-Chief,  PLANSPONSOR

Panelists
Robert A. Kieckhefer , Managing Partner,  The Kieckhefer Group
Charles Munsell III, Actuary and Principal,  Nyhart

Session 1
Maximizing Your Employer Contributions in Plan Design – Listen to Recording
Several new approaches to matching employee contributions have emerged in recent years, including some strategies that are pretty far removed from the traditional approach. We’ll take a look.

Moderator
Cody Mendenhall, Director, Investment and RetireAdvisers® Services,  Pension Consultant Inc.

Panelists
Jim Phillips, President,  Retirement Resources
Alexander G. Assaley, Managing Principal,  AFS 401(k) Retirement Services, LLC

Session 2
DC Plan Outsourcing – Listen to Recording
There are many opportunities for plan sponsors to outsource various responsibilities associated with running and administering their DC plans. What responsibilities remain with plan sponsors, and what best practices are there for plan sponsors in selecting their
vendors?

Moderator
John Manganaro, Deputy Editor,  PLANADVISER

Panelists
Michael Cagnina, Vice President and Managing Director,  SEI’s Institutional Group
Andrew Prevost, President,  Meltzer Retirement Plan Services

Session 3
Dealing with Problematic Participants – Listen to Recording
Potential participant backlash, often cited as a reason not to enact some plan design best practices, can be mitigated with proper planning. Hear how to enable outspoken participants to have their voices heard—maybe even to your advantage.

Moderator
Rebecca Moore, Managing Editor,  PLANSPONSOR.com

Panelists
Dan Peluse, Director of Retirement Plan Services,  Wintrust Wealth Management
Joe Trybula, Accredited Investment Fiduciary,  Diversified Financial Advisors, LLC

Session 1
Financial Wellness Implementation – Listen to Recording
Employees want help with overall financial wellness but don’t always participate in employer-provided programs. Learn how to shape and deliver a top-notch wellness program.

Moderator
Jania Stout, Practice Leader, Co-Founder,  HighTower Fiduciary Plan Advisors

Panelists
Judi Leccess, Retirement & NQ Plans Manager,  Cabot Corporation
Sue Corbett-Florian, Payroll/Retirement Benefits Manager,  Griffith Laboratories, Inc
Rachel Weker, Vice President,  T. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services, Inc.

Session 2
Asset Allocation Solutions – Listen to Recording
Panelists will discuss trends in target-date fund design, explain building momentum for managed accounts, and help plan sponsors decide which products are right for them.

Moderator
John Managanaro, Deputy Editor,  PLANADVISER

Panelists
Tim McCabe, Senior, VP of Sales and National Sales Manager,  Stadion Money Management
James Robinson, Senior Regional Director, Investment Only,  Principal Global Investors
Gene Huxhold, Senior Managing Director of DCIO Sales,  John Hancock Investments

Session 3
DC Plan Investment Menu Trends – Listen to Recording
Collective investment trusts, white labeling, smaller fund menus, and brokerage windows. We’ll cover the latest in investment menu management.

Moderator
Attila Toth, Partner, Co-Founder,  Portfolio Evaluations, Inc.

Panelists
Michelle Rappa, Managing Director, Head of DCIO Marketing,  Neuberger Berman
John Doyle, Senior Vice President, Defined Contribution,  American Funds
Jim D. Edwards, Principal, Financial Advisor,  CAPTRUST Financial Advisors

Perspectives on Financial Health from a Plan Sponsor, Adviser and Service Provider – Listen to Recording
Sean S. McLaughlin, Senior Vice President at Prudential Retirement, moderates an engaging discussion with Bruce Lanser, adviser with UBS and Brian Coleman, Head of Benefits at Dawn Foods, a PLANSPONSOR of the Year Award winner. Together, they’ll share insights into the partnership and program that has provided solutions and experiences to deliver value and better outcomes.

Session
Participant Engagement in the Age of Automation: – Listen to Recording
Automation of retirement plans has been a way for plan sponsors to create positive outcomes for participants in spite of their inertia. But regardless of any plan sponsor’s best efforts in plan design, it still takes a participant getting involved with retirement saving to help him truly see his income picture. The good news for plan sponsors? Studies show that participants become more willing to engage in their retirement plan once they have begun accumulating a balance. Learn what topics are most likely to engage them and how to deliver that information.

Moderator
Alison Cooke Mintzer, Global Editor-in-Chief,  PLANSPONSOR

Panelists
Amy Glynn, Managing Partner,  GRP Advisor Alliance
Phyllis E. Klein, Senior Director Consulting Research Group,  CAPTRUST Financial Advisors

How the ‘Gig Economy’ Affects Employer-Sponsored Benefit Plans – Listen to Recording
More workers are entering the work force as a part of the “gig economy.” Part-time and independent contractor status may seem desirable to many, but, for this population, without proper planning it is difficult to protect against life incidents and save for retirement. How can and should companies employing these workers offer benefits? How can employers that are not part of the gig economy adapt to find new ways to attract, retain and assimilate these employees into their traditional work force? Federal, state and local rules are impacting how these workers are taxed and what benefits they must receive. The panel will set the stage with the most recent work force statistics, and discuss growing trends in ensuring proper health and retirement coverage for this population, aggressive government policies and what companies are doing to adapt.

Moderator: Alison Cooke Mintzer, Global Editor-in-Chief, PLANSPONSOR

Panelists:
Will Hansen, SVP of Retirement,The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC)
Tami Simon, Global Practice Leader, Knowledge Resource Center, Xerox Corporation

Session
What Success Looks Like – Listen to Recording
Stories of plan design, education, and fiduciary solutions from PLANSPONSOR Plan Sponsors of the Year and Best in Class.

Moderator
Judy Faust Hartnett, Managing Editor,  PLANSPONSOR

Panelists
Doug Evans, CFO,  National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Kathrine (Kati) Godersky, Manager, Retirement Benefits,  MillerCoors LLC
Lisa Bebbs, Sr. Benefits Specialist, Human Resources,  Robbins Gioia
Ricki Koppel, Payroll Team Leader,  PATH

Closing Remarks