Managing Forfeitures in Retirement Plans: Lessons from Recent Cases

Join Us at The Capital Group Campus

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Program Overview

• Explore real-life case studies involving the use of forfeitures in retirement plans.

• Discuss the current challenges and trends in forfeiture-related litigation.

• Provide practical guidance on how plan sponsors can stay compliant with regulations.

• Learn strategies for reducing risks when handling forfeitures in qualified retirement plans.

Speaker: Brian Murray and Tali Vaughn

Tali's retirement career began in 2003 when she began working in compliance and third-party administration. Tali spent her career honing her expertise in all facets of retirement plan administration, compliance, and design. She obtained her Qualified 401(k) Administration (QKA) designation in 2009 and her Tax-Exempt & Governmental Plan Consultant (TGPC) certificate in 2010. She loves learning, and is constantly seeking to expand her knowledge of benefits and retirement topics.

Early in Tali’s career, she gravitated toward clients in the construction industry. She knew she wanted to help those working in the public works (prevailing wage) arena meet their bona fide benefit plan obligations. Tali’s background as a bookkeeper and office manager for contractors gave her knowledge of certified payroll and government contracts, helping her form a unique understanding of the prevailing wage contractor. Although Tali has extensive expertise with contractors, she enjoys working in all industries. In her role at EGPS, she brings unique retirement plan solutions and knowledge to clients in a variety of market sectors. Tali’s ability to understand her employer clients and build deep and trusting relationships has catapulted her onto the frontlines. She takes pride in her dedication to client service and her enthusiasm for “all things retirement”. Tali thrives on helping her clients and referral sources design the right plan for the right employer.

Brian Murray concentrates his practice in the area of employee benefits, with a focus on ERISA litigation.  He represents plan sponsors, trustees, and other fiduciaries in a wide range of employee benefits cases, including 401(k) class action litigation, claims for retirement, medical, disability and other benefits, ESOP and multiemployer pension plan disputes, and cases involving executive compensation. In addition to his litigation practice, Brian counsels clients on a variety of matters, including fiduciary responsibility, operational corrections, and regulatory compliance.  Brian also represents plan fiduciaries in Department of Labor investigations.

Brian has been recognized as a Southern California “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine since 2018. Brian has written articles and presented on a number of ERISA topics, including indemnity and contribution in ERISA litigation, recovery of attorney’s fees under ERISA, and arbitration of ERISA claims.

Continuing Education

• 2 CE for AIF (pending)
• 2 CECs for ERPA (pending)
• 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 (pending)
• 2 CE for CRPS 
• 2 CE for CEBS

Doors open at 10:45 am for check-in.  Our program will begin at 11:00 am and this program will end at approximately 1:00 pm.  The registration fee includes a box lunch and hosted valet parking.

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