Phyllis M. Saraceni with Conner Strong & Buckelew to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s ERISA Enforcement and Compliance: A 2014 Perspective Event

New York, NY, May 02, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Phyllis M. Saraceni, Managing Director, Senior Vice President, Compliance & Audit Practice Leader, Conner Strong & Buckelew will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “ERISA Enforcement and Compliance: A 2014 Perspective.” This event is scheduled for August 18, 2014 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET).

For further details, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/event_name/erisa-enforcement-and-compliance-a-2014-perspective-live-webcast/

About Phyllis M. Saraceni

Phyllis Saraceni is a Managing Director, Senior Vice President and Compliance & Audit Practice Leader for the Employee Benefits division of Conner Strong & Buckelew. She is responsible for supporting customers and the firm’s benefit consulting staff on a day to day basis, preparing legal and regulatory updates and communication, interpreting emerging laws and regulations related to benefits and managing the firm’s benefits audit function.

Saraceni brings more than 20 years of professional experience to the firm. Prior to joining Conner Strong & Buckelew, she was a Principal for Mercer Health and Benefits for nearly 12 years where she supported clients and internal staff in various functions related to health and welfare compliance and legal matters. Previous to Mercer, Saraceni held positions at various law firms specializing in ERISA and benefits law.

About Conner Strong & Buckelew

Conner Strong & Buckelew is a leading insurance, risk management and employee benefits brokerage and consulting firm. Through proprietary approaches, the firm offers customized programs designed to align with organizational goals and drive bottom-line growth.

Founded in 1959, with offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Florida, Conner Strong & Buckelew ranks among the largest insurance brokerages in the country. Each year, the company places approximately $1 billion in premium volume and has a team of nearly 300 professionals, serving clients throughout the United States and abroad.

Event Synopsis:

A panel of key thought leaders and practitioners will discuss the Supreme Court’s Dudenhoeffer decision and its potential impact on key enforcement issues, as well as fundamentals and updates regarding the latest and significant issues surrounding ERISA Enforcement and Compliance for health and welfare and 401(k) and other defined contribution plans. This live webcast will alert the audience to current issues, provide guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls and risks, key challenges and compliance to help keep the audience plan from being the target of a DOL investigation or enforcement action. In a two-hour live webcast, the speakers will discuss:

• ERISA 2014: An overview
• The Supreme Court’s Dudenhoeffer decision and Emerging trends in ERISA enforcement
• ERISA enforcement updates, including DOL’s focus on ESOP transactions
• Regulatory issues and key challenges
• Compliance and best practices
• Latest updates and a lot more!

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Group, LLC 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: http://theknowledgegroup.org/