Tuesday, August 10, 2010

National Conference Breakout Workshops

Over the past year, PSCA has been expanding its scope and has worked to raise awareness about defined contribution plan issues that are unique to 403(b) plans. At the National Conference in September, there will be several sessions that will provide valuable information for 403(b) plan sponsors. Jodi DiCenzo's keynote presentation about the latest defined contribution research will cover data from PSCA's most recent comprehensive survey of 403(b) plans. We'll also have some breakout workshops featuring topics unique to 403(b) plan sponsors, including:

Understanding 403(b) Fee Structures
Presented by Silvia Frank, Trinity Health; Novi, MI
As fiduciaries, it is critically important that 403(b) plan sponsors understand the fee structure of their plans and how to consolidate assets to increase negotiating power to lower fees and provide participants with lower cost investment options. Hear examples of how plan administrators have worked with their consultants and service providers to identify and develop a procedure to address issues with fragmented plan assets and excess plan revenue. As school districts, hospitals, associations, and other non-profit sponsors aggressively explore cost-cutting measures, see how a 1% difference in the fee structure affects participants’ retirement income and your plan’s cost.

Fiduciary 101 for 403(b) Plans
Presented by Rance Buss, McConnell & Jones LLP
As 403(b) plans evolve to “look and feel” like 401(k) plans, do 403(b) plan sponsors understand what it means to be a fiduciary? Are they aware of the legal impact and potential liabilities they face when making decisions regarding their plans and the consequences of not following the process? These and other questions will be discussed and answered during this workshop by leading experts on fiduciary responsibilities as they relate to 403(b) plans. This is an essential workshop for all 403(b) plan administrators and can be used as an important first step in fulfilling your requirement as being a “prudent expert.”

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