Professional Development

Do you know of an ASPPA member who has made a significant contribution to pension education, especially in the last 12 months? You can help make it possible for him or her to receive recognition! Nominations are now being accepted by the ASPPA Retirement Plan Academy Advisory Group for ASPPA’s... READ MORE

ASPPA and PenChecks Trust Company of America are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the QKA Scholarship Program for ASPPA’s Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA) credential program. Launched in 2014, the PenChecks Trust ASPPA QKA Scholarship will again be offered this year to... READ MORE

Mothers give us a lot, not the least of which is life itself. But as I was reading through all the accolades on social media over the weekend, I couldn’t help but be reminded of all my mother gave me. As is the case in many families, “Mom” was our family’s CFO. See, like many in his generation, my... READ MORE

ASPPA is always providing information and insights that will be valuable to its members! Following is a summary of upcoming webcasts and events. Live Webcasts   ASPPA Webcast: Second Quarter 2019 Washington Update Wednesday, May 22, 2019 2:00–2:50 p.m. ET Speaker: Bob Kaplan, Director of... READ MORE

We are excited to offer CFP Continuing Education credit hours for Certified Financial Planners at the ASPPA Eastern Regional Conference! The conference, scheduled for May 9-10, 2019, in Philadelphia, is a great opportunity for networking and obtaining answers to your work problems. But one of the... READ MORE

Why is it important to know if a controlled group or affiliated group exists? Why is it important to know when certain children celebrate their 21st birthday? Those questions and more will be covered in detail at the ASPPA Eastern Regional Conference to be held May 9-10 at the Doubletree Center... READ MORE

You know your clients – but how well do you know yourself?   As leaders and as women, we all strive to improve, and, like many of you, I have spent considerable time on self-awareness during my career in financial services. Along the way, I’ve been challenged to understand and define my leadership... READ MORE

Across the financial services industry, women are commanding a greater role in key decisionmaking. Where do today’s recordkeepers stand in that context? What are today's trends, and where is the industry headed tomorrow? Two women of influence explored those questions at an Oct. 22 workshop session... READ MORE

Are you in need of Continuing Education Credits before the 2018 reporting year ends? ASPPA’s Cincinnati Regional Conference on Nov. 12-13 offers up to 17 ASPPA, JBEA and ERPA CE Credits. Here are several hot topics that will be covered at the conference, just to name a few: Living Through IRS... READ MORE