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The newest digital edition of ASPPA’s members-only magazine has just been posted online for you!
What do the initial months of the Biden administration tell us about its long-term impact on the retirement industry? In our cover story, the ARA’s Ted Godbout recaps the new administration’s first 100...
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ASPPA Connect will not be appearing on Monday, July 5, as our offices will be closed on that day in observance of Independence Day; however, it will be back to business as usual on Tuesday, July 6.
We all know the momentous thing that was happening in Independence Hall in Philadelphia on July 4,...
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Each year, the IRS asks for input on the retirement benefits items (and relative priority of such items) to be included on the Priority Guidance Plan. Here’s the American Retirement Association’s response regarding the 2021-2022 Priority Guidance Plan—in priority order.
The ARA list of items...
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We won’t be bringing you an ASPPA Connect newsletter on Monday, May 31 due to the observance of Memorial Day, but we would like to share some little-known facts related to the holiday.
Honoring those who have fallen in battle actually is a tradition thousands of years old. The ancient Greeks and...
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We’re getting the “band” back together! Registration for ASPPA Annual is open!
That’s right, registration for ASPPA2021—where you can Reconnect, Recharge & Reunite—is now open at asppaannual.org.
WHAT: ASPPA 2021
WHEN: Oct. 17–20
WHERE: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
WHO:...
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Tomorrow the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee will be focusing on a markup of what’s been called SECURE 2.0, legislation that includes a number of key provisions championed by the American Retirement Association.
According to Committee Chairman Richard Neal (D-MA), the Committee will begin...
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Nominations are now being accepted for American Retirement Association’s 2022 Board of Directors.
Elected at-large members of the Board of Directors serve for one term of three calendar years. Nominees must be nominated by at least two members to be considered.
Submit a nomination today! Click ...
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They say that the third time’s a charm—and our third Fireside Chat is sure to be!
Join us today (April 22) at 5:30 p.m. ET where we’ll (that’ll be all of you and me, Nevin Adams) catch up with Bonnie Treichel, and get the inside scoop on one of the hottest trends around—ESG—and an exciting new...
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The newest digital edition of ASPPA’s members-only magazine has just been posted online!
Is participant data a plan asset subject to ERISA fiduciary protections? Our cover story by ERISA attorney Christine Roberts looks at the current status of the issue—and offers some tips for minimizing the...
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The pending legislation would make Virginia the next state to offer a state-run retirement plan for workers who do not have access to a plan through their employer.
The VirginiaSaves bill was passed by the Virginia General Assembly in late February and sent to Gov. Ralph Northam (D) in March....
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Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 ASPPA Leadership Council. Elected at-large members of the Leadership Council serve for one term of four calendar years.
Nominees must be credentialed ASPPA members nominated by at least two members to be considered.
Submit a nomination today!...
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The American Retirement Association is currently evaluating a health insurance program that may be able to provide NAPA/NTSA/ASPPA members—notably business/practice owners or W-2 workers—with access to a better health benefit program at more affordable rates!
We’ve set up sessions to discuss the...
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With the multiemployer relief legislation cleared from Congress’ docket, look for policymakers to turn to efforts to expand retirement plan coverage, ARA staff explained during a March 23 NAPA webcast.
Will Hansen, Chief Government Affairs Officer at the American Retirement Association, and...
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In the March 25 ARA Fireside Chat, Shannon Edwards and Nicole Corning talked about a new initiative to gain insights from ALL members about the needs of our women members and/or the constituents you represent.
The survey, conducted by the ARA Council for Women should take less than 10 minutes to...
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As an ASPPA member, you have a unique opportunity to be involved, and to “give back” by sharing your experience and expertise. Here’s how…
One of the most important ways ASPPA members contribute is bringing their “real world” perspective to the activities of our government affairs committee, or...
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Six industry professionals were selected for the 2020 PenChecks QKA Scholarship after the recent 2020 ASPPA All Access virtual conference. The winners are:
Cara Anderson, Retirement Plan Administrator at Thomas Howell Ferguson
Tamme Ford, Retirement Plan Counselor
Jason Gravlin, Life Agent at...
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Each year, ASPPA recognizes up to two individuals—one ASPPA member and/or one person outside of ASPPA—by honoring them with its most prestigious award, the Harry T. Eidson Founders Award. First given to Edward E. Burrows in 1995, the Eidson Award recognizes significant contributions to ASPPA and/or...
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The weather outside might be frightful—but we’ve got a new (warm) place for you to hang out.
Next week (Thursday, Feb. 25, 5:30 pm ET) we’re launching our new membership series—ARA Fireside Chats!
We’re kicking things off with a bang—as ARA CEO Brian Graff sits down (virtually) with ARA President...
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The IRS has confirmed that no action is needed on recent 2019 Form 5500 extension letters. The confirmation came in the Feb. 17 edition of the IRS newsletter, Employee Plans News.
This confirmation is consistent with the Feb. 11 report by Kelsey Mayo, American Retirement Association’s Director of...
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In observance of Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 15, the ASPPA offices will be closed. Accordingly, ASPPA Connect will not be published on Feb. 15. ASPPA Connect will reappear on Wednesday, Feb. 17.
The recent election was remarkable for the controversy surrounding it. But while some events...
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