The ASPPA Strategic Plan and Mission Statement identifies education as one of ASPPA’s most important components. Webcasts are another way we provide continuing education to our Members and to the industry as a whole. Not able to watch the live show, register for the recorded version and still get your continuing education credit! 

For a list of previously recorded webcasts, click HERE.

Live on March 18, 2010 from 2:00 p.m.—3:40 p.m. ET
When participants get divorced, plan benefits are often at issue. Plan administrators need to be very careful in how they deal with domestic relations orders when served on the plan. This session will cover the essential elements of dealing with QDRO’s. Unfortunately, divorce and domestic relations orders will continue to be a part of plan administration.

Live on March 31, 2010 from 2:00 p.m.—3:40 p.m. ET
Multiple Employer Plans seem to be cropping up more often as the economy is forcing a wave of changes in ownership. What should you do when your client informs you that they have purchased part of another company - or sold part of their company? This webcast will present a detailed overview of Multiple Employer DC plans including both Accidental Multiple Employer plans and those that are designed to be used for more than one employer. You will learn how to identify, document, test, and file 5500 forms for these plans. We will also review the qualification rules as they pertain to this interesting type of retirement plan.

Live on April 7, 2010 from 2:00 p.m.—3:40 p.m. ET
Whether you are a road warrior or not, the rapid evolution of technology impacts the way you communicate with and service your clients. With the flood of information available, how do you determine the most effective way to catch the attention of your clients and prospects?

Live on April 27, 2010 from 2:00 p.m.—3:40 p.m. ET
FREE WEBCAST
ASPPA, the premier educator of retirement plan and benefits professionals, is offering this free informational webcast to provide you with the details of its current certificate and credentialing programs. Now is your chance to get familiar with ASPPA’s various education tracks and to determine which credential is right for you. Hear about what’s new and what has changed for the 2010 program. Learn how ASPPA’s new online webcourses can help you prepare for the examinations you need to take to earn your credential. Update your calendar for important 2010 registration and examination dates – and get your study program underway!

Live on May 27, 2010 from 2:00 p.m.—3:40 p.m. ET
Whether you consider participant disclosures to be an opportunity to educate employees or just another obligation, communicating plan terms is a requirement under ERISA. Are your Defined Contribution clients complying with the ever-changing rules? This interactive session will review the latest requirements of the most common employee notices that are required to be distributed. We will also discuss the methodology for distributing notices and the penalties for non-compliance. Bring your questions.