The National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA) is a national association representing the retirement and employee benefit plan administration profession. It was founded with the idea of bringing together professional benefit administrators and other interested parties to encourage greater dialogue, cooperation, and educational opportunities. NIPA’s goal is to improve the quality and efficiency of plan administration.  

 "Best Plan Governance in a Disclosure and Transparency World"

Please join us for "Best Plan Governance in a Disclosure and Transparency World" will be presented by Sheldon H. Smith on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. 

1:00 Registration

1:15 - 3:45 Seminar

In this session, Sheldon will identify a number of the issues facing plan fiduciaries and will describe a number of governance tools that will assist fiduciaries in meeting their duties and limiting their exposure to litigation.

Desciphering Plan Sponsor fee disclosures 408(b)(2) 

Responding to new Participant disclosures 404(a)(5) 

Sheldon H. Smith, a partner at Holme Roberts & Owen LLP, practices in the Compensation and Benefits Practice Group where he counsels his clients on executive compensation, fiduciary duties and qualified retirement plans.  Mr. Smith advises his clients with regard to fiduciary duties, performs fiduciary duty compliance audits on employee benefit plans, oversees ERISA aspects of corporate transactions, and represents clients before the IRS, Department of Labor, and the PBGC.

Two (2) Continuing Education Credits: Make sure to sign in at the registration table for ASPPA, ERPA and NIPA designation CE

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