2012 NIPA Annual Forum & Expo is Sure Bet for Retirement Plan Professionals  by Darren Holsey, APA, ERPA, QPA, QKA, Senior Plan Consultant, Premier Retirement Services, Inc.
 When I was asked to share my thoughts on why someone should attend the 2012 NIPA Annual Forum and Expo (NAFE), my first thought was, "What does an attendee get at the NAFE that they couldn't get somewhere else?" We all get bombarded with continuing education opportunities through vendor webcasts, on-site events and other organizations' conferences. We all have open access to the government agency websites, their Q&A's and industry news updates. And, finally we all can pick up a phone, type an email or walk down to a colleague and pose work related questions. So, why attend the 2012NAFE?
What the 2012NAFE will give an attendee is the ideal setting for learning, interacting, networking and growing as a pension professional. The NAFE is what I would consider to be the premier educational conference for retirement plan professionals for a few reasons:
First, with the number of attendees itself around 500, it allows for a much more intimate environment for learning. You have the opportunity to hear and interact with the speakers, and you often have the opportunity to pose your own questions to the speakers between sessions and during breaks that may not have been covered. You will also find this same access to the IRS and DOL speakers that present during the conference.
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A Gift from NIPA:
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Online registration for the 2012 NIPA Annual Forum & Expo (2012NAFE) taking place April 29-May 2 at our new location, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, is now available!
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APA/APR Enrollment Now Available
Registration for NIPA's Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) and Accredited Pension Representative (APR) designations is now available. Enroll by April 30 to complete your exams during the May testing window. Earning one of NIPA's designations is definitely worth the investment of time and money. Not only will it give you a sense of personal accomplishment, but it will demonstrate your professional competency and commitment to the industry. You'll stand out from your peers, plus, you'll earn continuing education credits from NIPA, ERPA and the CFP Board upon completion.
NIPA makes earning your designation convenient and flexible
APA/APR designation exams are administered online, making it easier and more convenient to schedule and complete your APA/APR exams. Plus, both the APA/APR Course 1 and the APA Course 3 are open-book and may be taken from home or work!
Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your personal and professional value. Enroll in these designation programs and get instant return on your investment.
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NIPA Welcomes New Members
NIPA welcomes the following new members from November, December and January:
Mary Bullara, Matthews Benefit GroupBrian Dinh Kate Dreger, PaiLavone Forbes, The Pension StudioMark Gajowski, MAGII Pension Services, LLCLauren Haslett, Consulting Actuarial Group, Inc.Daniel Haslett, Consulting Actuarial Group, Inc.Kristin Hjelmeland, Pension Plan ServicesLaurie Jumisco, Benefit Administration, Inc.Pamela Leitschuh, Acuff & Associates, Inc.William Lilliquist, Welcome Sales Services, Inc.Brandie Lord, The Pension GroupMelissa Lubiewski, Advanced Benefits ConsultingMissy Lucas, Pension Plan ServicesKason McArthur, National AssociatesShauna McClelland, Matthews Benefit GroupLynn Miller, Consulting Actuarial Group, Inc.Deborah Nagorka, Matthews Benefit GroupJohn Nielsen, Great West LifePatrick Pacheco, PARSDavid Reyes, Reyes Financial ArchitectureLori Reynolds, Principal Financial GroupFarah Safdar, ManulifeRavi Shekhar, MillimanRichard Stierwalt, Associated Third Party AdministratorsKaren Szylowski, Advanced Benefits ConsultingLuke Tatone, Vitae InternationalGeorge Teats Tanja Vucic, ManulifeTina Welch, Compensation Consultants, Inc.John Werth, Great West LifeMichelle Wrinkles, Matthews Benefit GroupReturn to top
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Expanded Discussion on Failure to Discloseby Fred Reish, Partner/Chair, Fiduciary Services ERISA Team at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLC
This is one in a series of articles about interesting issues presented under the 408(b)(2) disclosure regulation and its disclosure requirements. In a previous article, I described the likely consequences of a failure to comply with the disclosure requirements, that is the compensation paid to the service provider would need to be restored to the plan, together with interest. In that article, I also mentioned that there would be penalties imposed by the government. This article expands on that discussion. The failure to provide the disclosures on a timely basis causes the relationship between the plan and the service provider to be a prohibited transaction. The prohibited transaction rules are found in both the Internal Revenue Code and ERISA, and each law has its own requirements and penalties. Read the full article here. Return to top
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