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ASPPA Connect will not appear on Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents Day. A comprehensive federal holiday born of the close proximity of the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, it’s more than just a day to sleep in — it was set aside in honor of our nation’s chief...
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Update (9/11/15): The CE guidelines have been updated for the 2015/16 credentialing period. You may view them here.The deadline for earning and reporting your 2013-2014 Continuing Education (CE) credits has been extended to Feb. 28, 2015.If you still need to earn CE credits for this cycle, visit...
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Editor's Note: This article was published in the fall 2014 issue of Plan Consultant magazine.Dr. Zhivago” had been at the local movie theater for three weeks. Driving to the theater cost 32 cents per gallon of gas, and “California Dreaming” by the Mamas and Papas played on AM radio. The miniskirt...
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On Jan. 1, 2015, the American Retirement Association (ARA) will officially become the new parent entity of ASPPA, ACOPA, NAPA and NTSA. Because the ARA’s Code of Professional Conduct will apply to all of these four sister organizations, new disciplinary procedures have been proposed.Some of the...
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Last week we asked readers to vote on the best — and worst — aspects of ERISA and its progeny.Rather than just asking to pick one, readers had an opportunity to choose between two alternatives — or to suggest their own. In fact, three of the top five “worst” aspects of ERISA, and three of the top...
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On January 1, 2015, the American Retirement Association (ARA) will officially become the new parent entity of the four sister organizations: ASPPA, ACOPA, NAPA and NTSA. The ARA’s Code of Professional Conduct will apply to all four sister organizations, so new disciplinary procedures have been...
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Are you a BMOC member? If you are a business owner or key decision maker for your firm, you should be. ASPPA’s Business Managers & Owners Council (BMOC) is the new membership option for ASPPA members who are business owners or senior executives of a pension administration or actuarial service...
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Over the river and through the woods, the ASPPA Connect is here!But only today — as Thanksgiving is this Thursday, we won’t be publishing an ASPPA Connect that day. We’ll be back on Monday, Dec. 1 with the next ASPPA Connect, which will feature useful and timely information.But in the spirit of the...
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ASPPA’s new Business Managers and Owners Council (BMOC) is off to a great start based on the interest generated at the recent ASPPA annual conference. In case you missed it, BMOC is the new membership option for ASPPA members who are either owners or senior executives of a pension administration or...
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The 2014 ASPPA Annual Conference was our biggest yet, and ASPPA Net had the coverage befitting such an event. Check out a full recap of the sessions and speakers that educated and entertained attendees during the last week of October:
ASPPA Inaugurates Kyla Keck as 46th President
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The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries honored Richard A. Groszkiewicz, MSPA, with the 2014 Educator’s Award on Oct. 29, during the 48th ASPPA Annual Conference at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md.Groszkiewicz is a leader in the field...
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ASPPA’s College of Pension Actuaries (ACOPA) at an Oct. 28 luncheon during ASPPA’s Annual conference, held at National Harbor, Md., awarded its designation of Fellow, Society of Pension Actuaries (FSPA) to 14 outstanding actuaries. ACOPA bestows the FSPA designation on actuaries who have...
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The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries inaugurated Kyla Keck, CPC, QPA, QKA, ERPA, as the new President of the organization during the Oct. 26 opening session of the 2014 ASPPA Annual Conference at the Gaylord Hotel, in National Harbor, MD.Keck, a Principal of SageView...
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The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries announced three annual industry awards during the Oct. 26 opening session of the 2014 ASPPA Annual Conference at the Gaylord Hotel, in National Harbor, Md.Harry T. Eidson Founders Award The 2014 Harry T. Eidson Founders Award was...
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Growing and managing a business presents a multitude of challenges, from employee issues to budgeting and new service offerings. Running a firm is a complex business.Wouldn’t it be helpful to meet with your peers from across the country and find out how they manage these challenges? Would you like...
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The 2014 ASPPA Annual Conference kicks off Sunday at the Gaylord National Resort at the National Harbor, located in Oxon Hill, Md., just outside our nation’s capital. We'll be there from the start until the conference ends on Wednesday, reporting on the Annual's general sessions, workshops and more...
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The upcoming Nov. 4 midterm congressional election will have important repercussions for retirement plan professionals throughout the industry. What will happen if the Republicans keep the House of Representatives and take the control of the Senate? What if Congress remains as divided as it is...
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This month ASPPA will be launching the Business Managers & Owners Council (BMOC). BMOC is a new membership add-on designed for ASPPA members who are either owners or senior executives of a qualified plan administration business. Among the diverse offerings BMOC will provide are two conferences...
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The ASPPA Board would like thank the membership for the overwhelming support of the restructuring proposal. The Board is excited about the benefits of the reorganization as we near the effective date of Jan. 1, 2015.Although vetted by outside counsel, in making final preparations for the formal...
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