On September 14, 2010 (7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.), the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership at UMKC and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor, will co-sponsor a free workshop, Understanding Your Fiduciary Responsibilities, for senior executives, human resource administrators, and related personnel of nonprofits that sponsor qualified retirement plans for their employees. 

This workshop will provide important information and updates regarding interrelated fiduciary issues for the people who serve in these roles, including:

• Specific explanations and strategies to enhance “fiduciary readiness.”  

• A question and answer session will be conducted by a panel of experienced U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) officials, plus other legal, and financial pension experts.

Workshop topics include:

• New 408(b)2 Disclosure Requirements for Sponsors

• Legal Interpretation of Recent Fiduciary Case Law

• Meeting 404© Requirements

• Selecting and Monitoring Service Providers – DOL Tips for Plan Fiduciaries

• “Hidden Cost” Evaluation of Plan Advisors and Investments

• Liability for Investment Options in Retirement Plans – DOL Review of Investment Activities

• Constructing Meaningful Participant Education

• Understanding vs. Guidance for Retirement Plan “Participant Communications”

• How to Prepare for Your Upcoming Fiduciary Audit

• Available DOL Help Center Tools

Among the experts who will share their insights at this conference are:

• Mark Underwood, Associate Regional Director, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor

• Janis Dickey and David Black, Financial Advisors, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

• Craig Kovarik, Partner, Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP

• Dr. David O. Renz, Director, Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership, Henry W. Bloch School of Business & Public Administration, University of Missouri – Kansas City.

If you are an executive or key HR professional in a nonprofit agency that provides this type of pension plan for your personnel, you will want to attend this workshop and learn what these experts have to share.

Location: The Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64110

To Register: Contact Chris Malmgren (913) 402-5243 / chris.malmgren@mssb.com

Session Note: Seating is limited.  Breakfast will be served. Program begins at 8:00 a.m.