401(k) M&A in a Post SECURE 2.0 World

Join Us at Andrei's

Thursday, October 17, 2024

8:00 am to 9:45 am

Our next meeting will provide a refresher on how M&A activity at the company level will impact 401(k) and other retirement plans. Also, with the passage and go live dates of many SECURE 2.0 provisions rapidly approaching, there are several new considerations to keep in mind. Our session will be led by Rick Unser, Partner/Managing Director at Creative Planning Retirement Solutions. 

Learning Objectives

• What should retirement plan sponsors be thinking about when an M&A transaction is coming up?
• How can retirement plan service providers assist their clients during an M&A transaction?
• How does SECURE 2.0 impact retirement plans in M&A transactions?

Speaker: Rick Unser

Rick Unser is a Forbes Contributor, creator and host of the 401(k) Fridays Podcast, a 401(k) Plan Consultant and helps employers solve complex workplace retirement plan problems. Rick works with employers with several hundred to thousands of employees.

As a Managing Director with Creative Planning Retirement Services, he works with employers and their workplace retirement plans to: integrate employer goals and culture with their retirement benefits strategy; enhance employer fiduciary protection; streamline plan operations; improve employee retirement outcomes. He brings experience, leadership, and the ability to work fluidly with diverse plan committees and various service professionals to run and effective process, triage problems and provide easy to follow recommendations to support decisions.

Rick received his B.A. in History and Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia. Rick has held positions at Pension Architects and Sands Brothers & Co, Ltd. In 2017 Rick received a Partner in Youth Award from Big Brothers Big Sisters.

When not at work, Rick enjoys time with his wife, two daughters and son. He stays active coaching his kids in various youth sports and playing golf.

Continuing Education

• 2 CE for AIF 
• 2 CECs for ERPA 
• 2 CPEs for ASPPA certifications
• 2 CECs for NIPA certifications
• 2 hours for California CPAs 
• 1.5 hours of California MCLE
• 2 hours for Certified Financial Planners
• 2 CE for CRPS 
• 2 CE for CEBS

Doors open at 7:30 am for check-in, breakfast and networking.  Our program will begin at 8:00 am and this program will end at approximately 9:45 am.  The registration fee includes a full breakfast buffet and hosted valet parking.

• WP&BC Members can bring a guest for free!  This is a wonderful opportunity to introduce your peers and colleagues to our Chapter.  Remember, your guest should be a first-time visitor and potential member.   Look for the free guest offer when you register online
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