Erek M. Sharp, Stockholder, Reid and Riege, P.C. to Speak at KC’s Significant Issues for 403(b) Plans in 2013 Live Webcast
New York, NY, July 20, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Erek M. Sharp, Stockholder, Reid and Riege, P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Significant Issues for 403(b) Plans in 2013.” This event is scheduled for September 25, 2013 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET).
For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2013_Significant_Issues_403.html
About Erek M. Sharp
Erek is a stockholder and member of Reid and Riege's Employee Benefits & Pension Practice Area. Erek frequently analyzes, drafts and amends both qualified and nonqualified plan documents, and has substantial experience counseling a diverse roster of clients in connection with plan implementation, compliance and termination-related matters arising under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code and other applicable laws. He routinely counsels clients concerning their fiduciary obligations and "best practices," and often provides advice in connection with prohibited transaction issues and the application of related class or statutory exemptions. He has substantial experience advising plan sponsors, named fiduciaries, trustees and investment advisers in connection with the investment of benefit plan assets in both traditional and alternative investment vehicles (both domestic and offshore), including plan asset funds, VCOCs and REOCs, and frequently reviews and negotiates the terms of related advisory/service agreements and fund documents. He also counsels clients in connection with benefits and compensation issues arising in merger and acquisition transactions, including transactions involving leveraged and non-leveraged ESOPs. In addition, he has advised boards of directors and compensation committees in connection with the design and implementation of equity and "phantom" equity compensation arrangements, change in control agreements and severance/separation pay programs and agreements, as well as their reporting and disclosure obligations with respect thereto.
About Reid and Riege, P.C.
Founded in 1950, Reid and Riege, P.C. is a full service law firm providing legal counsel and representation to many of the region's leading business and nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, corporations and individuals. The firm's focus includes the following practice areas: commercial finance; corporations, limited liability companies and other business organizations; business succession planning; executive agreements and compensation; mergers and acquisitions; pension and other employee benefits; employment and personnel; environmental; health care; estate planning and estate settlement; executive and physician planning; fiduciary and probate litigation; fiduciary services; general litigation; insolvency and bankruptcy; multiemployer benefit plans; nonprofit organizations; real estate; and tax. Reid and Riege has principal offices in both Hartford and New Haven. For additional information, please visit www.rrlawpc.com.
Event Synopsis:
This two-hour Live webinar will offer a refresher and updates for HR professionals, employee benefits specialists, plan sponsors and administrators on the significant issues surrounding 403(b) plans. The Knowledge Group is assembling a panel of distinguished experts and thought leaders to help you get ahead of the curve to avoid potential pitfalls for you and your clients. They will discuss:
− Overview of the 403(b) Plan
− Fiduciary Responsibilities
− Challenges and Strategies to Terminate a 403(b) Plan
− Transparency in 403(b) Plan Fees
− New IRS Rule on Fixing 403(b) Plan Mistakes
− New 403(b) Pre-Approved Plan Program in IRS Revenue Procedure 2013-22
− Tax Law Changes and Regulatory Updates and Their Impact on the Design and Implementation of 403(b) Plan
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org
For further details, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2013_Significant_Issues_403.html
About Erek M. Sharp
Erek is a stockholder and member of Reid and Riege's Employee Benefits & Pension Practice Area. Erek frequently analyzes, drafts and amends both qualified and nonqualified plan documents, and has substantial experience counseling a diverse roster of clients in connection with plan implementation, compliance and termination-related matters arising under ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code and other applicable laws. He routinely counsels clients concerning their fiduciary obligations and "best practices," and often provides advice in connection with prohibited transaction issues and the application of related class or statutory exemptions. He has substantial experience advising plan sponsors, named fiduciaries, trustees and investment advisers in connection with the investment of benefit plan assets in both traditional and alternative investment vehicles (both domestic and offshore), including plan asset funds, VCOCs and REOCs, and frequently reviews and negotiates the terms of related advisory/service agreements and fund documents. He also counsels clients in connection with benefits and compensation issues arising in merger and acquisition transactions, including transactions involving leveraged and non-leveraged ESOPs. In addition, he has advised boards of directors and compensation committees in connection with the design and implementation of equity and "phantom" equity compensation arrangements, change in control agreements and severance/separation pay programs and agreements, as well as their reporting and disclosure obligations with respect thereto.
About Reid and Riege, P.C.
Founded in 1950, Reid and Riege, P.C. is a full service law firm providing legal counsel and representation to many of the region's leading business and nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, corporations and individuals. The firm's focus includes the following practice areas: commercial finance; corporations, limited liability companies and other business organizations; business succession planning; executive agreements and compensation; mergers and acquisitions; pension and other employee benefits; employment and personnel; environmental; health care; estate planning and estate settlement; executive and physician planning; fiduciary and probate litigation; fiduciary services; general litigation; insolvency and bankruptcy; multiemployer benefit plans; nonprofit organizations; real estate; and tax. Reid and Riege has principal offices in both Hartford and New Haven. For additional information, please visit www.rrlawpc.com.
Event Synopsis:
This two-hour Live webinar will offer a refresher and updates for HR professionals, employee benefits specialists, plan sponsors and administrators on the significant issues surrounding 403(b) plans. The Knowledge Group is assembling a panel of distinguished experts and thought leaders to help you get ahead of the curve to avoid potential pitfalls for you and your clients. They will discuss:
− Overview of the 403(b) Plan
− Fiduciary Responsibilities
− Challenges and Strategies to Terminate a 403(b) Plan
− Transparency in 403(b) Plan Fees
− New IRS Rule on Fixing 403(b) Plan Mistakes
− New 403(b) Pre-Approved Plan Program in IRS Revenue Procedure 2013-22
− Tax Law Changes and Regulatory Updates and Their Impact on the Design and Implementation of 403(b) Plan
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org
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1.800.578.4370
www.knowledgecongress.org
Therese Lumbao, Director
Account Management & Member Services
tlumbao@knowledgecongress.org
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