FSP Jan 10 2013 Roundtable 

Getting It Right - Know Your Fiduciary Responsiblities

On January 10th join CYNTHIA SMITH SHEWMAKER, Senior Benefits Advisor/Outreach Coordinator for the United States Department of Labor.  She will review the basic rules of fiduciary responsibility under ERISA. She will discuss how to get it right by avoiding common problems, and provide information on voluntary correction programs.

A more detailed outline of the topic follows:

Getting it right means

1. Understanding your plan and your responsibilities
2. Carefully selecting service providers
3. Making timely contributions
4. Avoiding prohibited transactions
5. Making timely reports to government and    disclosures to participants.

ERISA and Internal Revenue Code

Elements of a plan

Fiduciary Responsibility - Overview

• What and who is a “fiduciary”
•  Primary duties of a fiduciary
•  Limits on fiduciary duties
•  Failure to discharge fiduciary duties
•  Avoiding problems  

Prudence – If you need help, get it!

Limits on fiduciary liability

Section 404(c) of ERISA

DOL Guidance

One hour of CE credit is available for PACE and CPE.  Credit for CFP® and Insurance is pending. Feel free to bring a guest!

Registration fees are $35 for guests, and no charge for members.

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