COURSE DESCRIPTION 

In this seminar, you will learn what you need to know about 401(k) fiduciary compliance directly from the Department of Labor.  Topics include:

• 401(k) Fiduciaries – Retirement Plan Best Practices from the Department of Labor
• 401(k) Litigation – The current nature of plan litigation and how to avoid lawsuits
• 401(k) Fees – Uncovering and understanding hidden fees
• 401(k) Administration – New electronic filing requirements

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After this program, participants will be able to:

• List the characteristics of quality service providers
• Explain the steps to avoid lawsuits and other litigation
• Define the new requirements for disclosure of compensation and how to avoid prohibited transactions
• Identify upcoming changes to 401(k) fees
• Explain the steps to electronically file the Form 5500

SPEAKERS

Brenda Rickborn
Associate Regional Director
Employee Benefits Security Administration
U.S. Department of Labor

Linda Lauer, CPA, CEBS
Director, Employee Benefit Plan Services
Thompson Dunavant PLC

Jeff Barnes, AIFA, CFP, CEBS
401(k) Fiduciary Advisor
Barnes Retirement Plan Specialists, Inc.
Securities and Advisory Services offered through Financial Telesis Inc.

David A. Thornton
Member
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Credit: 1 CPE Credit

Program Level: Intermediate

Delivery Method: Group Live

Cost: $20

Prerequisites: None