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What’s on Your Agenda?

It’s hard to believe, but we’re only about a month away from the 2021 NAPA 401(k) Summit – with an agenda developed by advisors for advisors.

There are some choices ahead – and this week we’d like to know which session(s) stand out – and what questions you have for our speakers. Oh, and a chance to win a free registration to the 2022 NAPA 401(k) Summit!

Those who submit questions for our panelists will be entered into a lottery for a FREE registration for the 2022 NAPA 401(k) Summit.

Let's get started!

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* 1. We'll kick things off, of course, with "the Hill to the Summit". What question(s) do you have for Brian Graff (and any special guest stars that may accompany him?

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* 2. Which of the workshop sessions from Day 1 will/would you attend?

“Ocean” Views: Your Next Blue Ocean, Expanding Beyond 401(k): How do you go beyond a saturated market? Local governmental and non-profit market plans need advice, but where do you start? Find out how to uncover opportunities, learn about ideas to modernize plan administration, and explore recent case-study examples.

“Low” Blows: Developing Fees, Defining Services: Conventional wisdom says that our industry is in a race to the bottom on fees. Too often, “priced to win” equates to a somewhat arbitrary best-guess on advisory pricing, with a bias toward “low.” Join the discussion and learn how two top NAPA members have developed fee models that reflect their respective value propositions and service delivery models while maintaining suitable margin.

Hot “Spots”: Same-Same or Different, DOL and IRS Hot Buttons: Running a retirement plan is complicated, and even the most attentive plan sponsor can run afoul of an array of legal and regulatory obligations. We’ll focus on the most common missteps, the ways to avoid them, and what to do if you discover the misstep(s) too late.

403(b)etter and (b)est: Sure, 401(k)s garner a lot of headlines, but 403(b) plans have been around longer, serve and support very different employer and participant demographics and – contrary to popular opinions – have a unique operation and focus. Oh, and have you seen the headlines about litigation regarding multi-billion dollar higher-education plans?

What question(s) do you have for these panels/speakers?

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* 3. We'll close out the sessions for Day 1 with "Difficult Discussions About Diversity". The advisory profession has long struggled with a lack of diversity in its ranks – an issue that has become increasingly problematic as the population it seeks to serve is more diverse by the day. In this compelling and occasionally controversial discussion, a group of diverse advisors – led by NAPA Past President Pat Wenzel – will share their experiences, their challenges, and their successes – along with actionable ideas and tips for expanding the diversity of your practice(s).

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* 4. As it turns out, that panel has some questions for YOU! What approaches to diversity are you trying to increase the participation rates of underrepresented groups in employer sponsored retirement investment options? What’s working and what’s not?

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* 5. When working with minority small business owners (and/or communities of color) are there any myths you’ve had to debunk regarding retirement savings?

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* 6. Are there any objections you hear from minority participants as it pertains to reasons they don’t and can’t save in a 401(k)?

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* 7. Other comments on the race to the bottom, avoiding the race to the bottom, providing value, proving value, the focus on fees, the impact of the race to the bottom, the impact of litigation on the race to the bottom, or life in general?

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* 8. What is your role working with retirement plans?

Advisor

Provider

TPA

Plan sponsor

Recordkeeper

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What size plans do you PRIMARILY work with?

Under $10 million in assets

$10-$20 million

$20-$50 million

$50-100 million

$100 million - $250 million

$250 million - $500 million

Above $500 million

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Do you plan to be at the 2021 NAPA 401(k) Summit?

Yes, already registered!

Yes, but haven't registered yet.

Not sure.

Thinking about the virtual option.

Not this year.

Not this year, but looking forward to April 2022!

Other (please specify)

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* 11. OK - so, if you want to entered in the lottery for the free registration to the 2022 NAPA 401(k) Summit, you're going to have to tell me who you are - name, email, firm, and address! Good luck!