PRE-CONFERENCE/WRAPAROUND AGENDA
Sunday, September 30, 2007

Conference Center
Salon H
INTRODUCTION TO FSS: Fiduciary Compliance
Training & Tools
(Includes three sessions below: Hosted by FSS)
8:15 - 9:15 a.m. Maintaining A Prudent Process: Ongoing Fiduciary Compliance & Maximizing Marketing
- Donald Settina, CFP, AIFA, PPC, President & CEO, Financial Service Standards, LLC (PPC)
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Plan Management 101: What Sponsors Need To Document Fiduciary Compliance
- Sharon Pivirotto, AIF, PPC, VP, Financial Service Standards, LLC
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Meeting Global Fiduciary Standards of Care: How To Prepare Your Practice For An ERISA Audit
- Donald Settina, CFP, AIFA, PPC, President & CEO, Financial Service Standards, LLC (PPC)
- Sharon Pivirotto, AIF, PPC, VP, Financial Service Standards, LLC

12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Salon I Marketing Boot Camp For Advisors
- Ward Harris, Founder & CEO, The McHenry Group/Plan Tools LLC
- Steve Ferber, EVP, Collective Fund Services, AST Trust Company
- Kent Fitzpatrick, AIFA, ARPC, EVP, Asset Strategy Retirement Consultants
- Brian C. Hubbell, AIF, Principal, Hubbell Consulting, LLC
- Al Otto, AIFA, EVP, White Horse Advisors, LLC
- Eric Hughes, Managing Director, Simplexity, LLC
- Pete Newkirk, President, Newkirk
- Bob Padgette, CFA, CIMA, Founder &Managing Director, Klein Decisions, LLC
- Janet Quarberg, Managing Director, Retirement Distribution Strategies, Voyageur Asset Management, Inc.
- Charlie Russella, EVP & National Sales Manager, AST Trust Co
- Perry Wilkes, Sr. Plan Advisor, White Horse Advisors, LLC

12:00 p.m. -

Kierland Golf Club
15636 North Clubgate Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 922 9283
Charity Golf Event

Conference Center
Salon H
FIDUCIARY EDUCATION PROGRAM: Managing Advisor Liability & Operational Compliance
(Includes three sessions below: Hosted by CFDD)
12:30 - 2:15 p.m. Fiduciary Issues & Status In An Ever Changing Legal Landscape: Things You Need To Know
- Marcia S. Wagner, Esq., President, The Wagner Law Group
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Fiduciary Insurance, E&O Coverage, ERISA Bonding, Investment ERISA Bonds & Employee Dishonesty: Unwinding The Maze For Sponsors & Advisors
- Gary B. Sutherland, CIC, CEO, North American Professional Liability Insurance Agency
3:45 - 4:45 p.m. 404(c) Liability: Diving Into The Abyss Of True Compliance
- David Witz, Managing Director, Fiduciary Risk Assessment, LLC
...-ERISA 404(c) Best Practices
...-Diving Into the Abyss

5:00 -
Conference Center Cybercafé & Registration Desk Opens

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Princess Plaza Courtyard
Kick-Off Party & Golf Event Awards Presentation
-Hosted by The McHenry Group & PlanTools, LLC
-Special Honored Guests

Monday, October 1, 2007

7:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m.
Conference Center/Plaza Registration & Breakfast

8:15 - 9:15 a.m.  
Salon D&E WHAT’S UP ON CAPITOL HILL: Recent Pension Laws & Regulation
- Kathryn Capage, Strategic Planning Director, Retirement & Tax Advantages Products Division, AIM Investments
Salon H FALL OF THE MERRILL RULE: What’s Next For BDs & Retirement Advisors
- Ward Harris, Founder & CEO, The McHenry Group/PlanTools LLC
Salon I Advanced Plan Design For Family-Owned & Closely Held Corporations
- Michael. H. Manning, National Director of Retirement Plans, Distribution Sales,  UNIFI Companies
Salon F&G INDIVIDUAL ADVICE & THE ADVISOR’S ROLE: Should Advisors Provide, Partner Or Compete With Providers?
- Trisha Brambley (Moderator), President, Resources For Retirement, Inc.
- Mark Kordonsky, Founder & CEO, Sortino Investment Management, LLC
- Edward A. Schwartz, President, Gregory J. Schwartz & Co., Inc.
- Joan McDonagh, J.D., Manager, 401k Technical Resources, Great-West Retirement Services
- David Finn, PRP, MBA, Director of Business Development, Northeast Employee Benefits Practice, Milliman, Inc

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.  
Salon H PPA ONE YEAR LATER: What Happened?
- Michael Taricani, VP, Compliance/Product & Advisory Services, Prudential Financial
- Chad J. Larsen, PRP, AIF, Sr VP, Retirement Plan Services, Moreton Financial Solutions, LLC, NRP Member Firm
Salon D&E Benchmarking Advisor Fees & Disclosure Best Practices
- Don Salama, Sr Managing Director, New York Life Retirement Plan Services
- Ann Schleck, Principal, Ann Schleck & Company
- TBD Advisor
- TBD Advisor
Salon I Advice For Advisors of 401k Plans With Company Stock
- Daniel Reser, JD, CCTS, MPF, President, Fiduciary Services, In
- Laurence Goldberg, Partner, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton
Salon F&G CRM & NEWSLETTERS: Leveraging Best Practices, Technology & Efficiency
- Randy Long (Moderator), Managing Principal, (CRM & Newsletter User) SageViewAdvisory Group
- Rhonda Evans, Ph.D., AIF, Managing Director (Research & Newsletters), The McHenry Group
- Jeff Yoshimura, Director, Appexchange Financial Services, Salesforce.com
- Jon Manlove, Client Service Director (CRM Consultant), The McHenry Group

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.  
Salon H Risk Management Techniques For DB Plans
- Mark Kordonsky (Moderator), Founder & CEO, Sortino Investment Management, LLC
- Patrick Kendall, VP, DB Practice Leader, Diversified Investment Advisors
- Gary Burczek, FSA, EA, MAAA, Actuary, Principal Financial Group
Salon D&E Designations For Retirement Plan Advisors
- Pat Oberlander (Moderator), Executive Director, Retirement Consulting        Services, UBS Financial Services
- Blaine Aikin, AIFA, CFA, CFP, Managing Partner, CKO, Fiduciary360 (AIF & AIFA)
- Susan Hajek, QKA, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, ASPPA (QPFC
- Donald Settina, CFP, AIFA, PPC, President & CEO, Financial Service Standards, LLC (PPC)
Salon I MANAGING RETIREMENT INCOME: The Shift From Managing Accumulations To Managing Distributions
- Lisa Shidler (Moderator), Reporter, InvestmentNews
- Joseph Masterson, Sr VP & Chief Sales Officer, Diversified Investment Advisors
- Douglas McIntosh, Jr, VP Retirement Income, Prudential Financial
- David Longfritz, Sr VP & GM, Retirement Income & Rollover Solutions, John Hancock
- Tere D’Amato, CFP, CLU, ChFc, MSFS, Director Of Advanced Planning, Commonwealth Financial Network
Salon F&G FIDUCIARY LIABILITY INSURANCE, BONDING & SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR SPONSORS: How Sponsors & Advisors Share & Manage Liability
- Brian C. Hubbell (Moderator), AIF, Principal, Hubbell Consulting, LLC
- Gary B. Sutherland, CIC, CEO, North American Professional Liability Insurance Agency
- Marcia S. Wagner, Esq., President, The Wagner Law Group

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Conference Center/Plaza Lunch

1:15 - 2:15 p.m.  
Salon D&E ERISA LITIGATION: What Is The Nature Of Recent Lawsuits, Who Are The Named Defendants & What Safeguards Minimize Your Exposure?
- Bruce Ashton, Esq., Partner, Reish Luftman Reicher & Cohen
- Joe Faucher, Esq., Partner, Reish Luftman Reicher & Cohen
Salon H THE ROLE OF THE RETIREMENT PLAN COMMITTEE: Challenges & Opportunities For Advisors In Today’s Regulatory Environment
- Rocco DiBruno (Moderator), AIFA, Managing Director, Retirement Group, Thornburg Investment Management
- Joe McLaughlin, CRPS, AIF, PRP, VP, Wealth Advisor, Kelliher Group at Morgan Stanley
- Gary Josephs, Managing Partner, Castner Josephs Retirement Group, NRP Member Firm
- Jim Pierce, RPA, Executive Managing Director, Holmes Murphy
Financial Services
- Jim O’Shaughnessy, AIF, PRP, Principal, Sheridan Road Financial
Salon I DESIGNATIONS FOR RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS: An Advisor’s Perspective
- Paul D’Aiutolo (Moderator), PRP, AIF, QPFC, VP Investments, PRIME Asset Consulting Group, UBS Financial Services, Inc.
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Doug Prince AIFA, CPA, Managing Director, Stifel Nicolaus & Co

- Michael Morris, AIF, CRPS, Director Institutional Consulting, Ross, Sinclaire & Assoc, NRP Member Firm
- Monica Garver, CPA, CFP, AIF, Managing Director, PrimeSOLUTIONS Advisors, LLC
Salon F&G E&O INSURANCE & BONDING FOR RETIREMENT ADVISORS: Requirements, Exclusions & Traps For The Unwary
- Brian C. Hubbell (Moderator), AIF, Principal, Hubbell Consulting, LLC
- Gary B. Sutherland, CIC, CEO, North American Professional Liability Insurance Agency
- David Benfield, Attorney, Claims Counsel Financial Services D&O Division, Hartford Financial Products, The Hartford

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.  
Salon H THE AUTOMATION OF 401(k) PLANS: Evolving Changes Post PPA
- Steve Glasgow (Moderator) CFA, CIMA, AIF, PRP, Sr. Institutional Consultant, 1st VP, Wachovia Securities
- Barb Delaney, PRP, AIF, President, FFoA, Member Firm of NRP
- Mark Gutrich, President & CEO, ePlan Services, Inc.
- Lisa Smith, Sr VP, Retirement, Fidelity Investments Institutional
Salon D&E WHAT’S A ROLLUP? Acquisitions, Franchises & Licensing
- Ward Harris (Moderator), Founder & CEO, The McHenry Group/Plan Tools LLC
- Vince Giovinazzo, CEO, 401(k) Producer Services (NFP acquisition)
- Clark Frese, CPC, AIFA, Principal, Asset Strategy Retirement Consultants (Former Invesmart affiliate)
  Robert Francis, Chief Operating Officer, NRP
- TBD Advisor (Prospective acquisition or affiliate)
Salon I BUILDING A TEAM APPROACH TO RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORY PRACTICES:
- James D. Stoker, (Moderator) CIMA, Chief Executive Officer, Water Street Investment Consultants, LLC
- Chris Lakumb, CFA, CRSP, VP, Managing Director, Retirement Services, InterOcean Wealth Management
- Henry Tebben, CFA, Nat’l Director Business Development, DB, Principal Financial Group
- Paul D’Aiutolo , PRP, AIF, QPFC, VP Investments, PRIME   Asset Consulting Group, UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Salon F&G SEARCHING FOR THE DISTINGUISHED: What Determines The RFP Winner
- Dorann Cafaro (Moderator), Executive VP, 401kAdvisorsUSA/NRP
- John Mott (Moderator), AIF, PRP, Sr. VP, Corporate Client Group Director, Smith Barney
- Wayne Boenig, CFA, CFP, AIF, Chief Investment Consultant, PFE Advisors, LLCce Agency
- Randy Long, Managing Principal, SageView Advisory Group

3:45 - 4:45 p.m.  
Salon D&E How Providers Can Work With RIAs
- Cheri Moeder, Director Corporate Communications, CPI Qualified Plan Consultants, Inc
Salon I NEGOTIATING ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS DURING THE RFP PROCESS: How To Demonstrate Value & Differentiate From Other Advisors
- Nick Della Vedova, RIA, President, 401(k) Advisors
- Chip Hardy, AIF, PPC, PrimeTRUST Advisors
Salon F&G A REQUIREMENT FOR CREDIBILITY & MARKETING, BUT NOT SUCCESS: Polling Reveals How Advisors View Retirement Plan Designations & How To Improve Them
- Sharon Pivirotto, AIF, PPC, VP, Financial Service Standards, LLC
- Donald Settina, CFP, AIFA, PPC, President, Financial Service Standards, LLC
Salon H CASH BALANCE PLANS: A Post PPA Opportunity
- Tom Bruns, Divisional VP, John Hancock Retirement Plan Services

4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  
Conference Center/Plaza

Cocktail Party

 

Tuesday, October 2, 2006

7:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m.
Conference Center/Plaza Breakfast

8:15 - 9:15 a.m.  
Salon D&E How Sponsors Should Evaluate Retirement Plan Advisors
- Jon Upham (Moderator), Managing Director, Advisory Services, SageView Advisory Group
- Robert Pruim, VP, Human Resources, FinishMaster (Plan Sponsor)
- TBD Plan Sponsor
- Marcia S. Wagner, Esq., President, The Wagner Law Group
- David Wray, President, Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America
Salon H The Modern Investment Management Process: Asset Allocation to Fund Selection
- Thomas Idzorek, CFA, VP, Director of Research & Product Development, Ibbotson Associates
Salon F&G Managing & Motivating Your Staff
- Charles Epstein, CLU, ChFc, AIF, RIA, Certified Family Business Specialist, Principal, Epstein Financial Group, Co-Founder, The 401k Coach Program
- Lynne Peluso, Executive Office Manager, Epstein Financial Group & Benefits Consulting Group, LLC
Salon I The ERISA Budget
- Tom Pittman (Moderator), Chief Marketing Officer,
The Newport Group
- Jason Chepenik, CFP, RFC, AIF, Managing Director, Partner, Chepenik Financial
- Andrew DeGroat, AIF, Principal, Wharton Advisors
- Samuel T. Brkich, JD, VP & Chief Counsel, The Newport Group

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.  
Salon D&E PAYOFF FOR THE FIRM: Compensation Planning
- Rebecca H. Pomering, Principal, Moss Adams LLP
(Sponsored by The McHenry Group)
Salon H INVESTMENT RESULTS DON’T COME IN A BOX: A Fund Company’s Perspective
- Steve Caruthers, VP, Capital Research & Management Company (American Funds Institutional Group)
Salon I REPORTING SERVICES: What Services Advisors Are Using & How They Integrate The Process
- Doug Prince (Moderator), AIFA, CPA, Managing Director, Stifel Nicolaus & Co
- Mark Metz, Managing Director, Business Development, PlanTools, LLC
- Andy Frommeyer, AIF, Director, Product Development & Management Fiduciary Analytics
- John Faustino, VP, Desktop Software, Morningstar, Inc.
Salon F&G GROW YOUR BUSINESS: A View From The Trenches
- Vince Giovinazzo, CEO, 401(k) Producer Services

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.  
Salon F&G Evaluating & Benchmarking Target Date Funds
- Steve Ferber (Moderator), EVP, Collective Fund Services, AST Trust Company
- Dan Esch, Managing Director, Defined Contribution Advisors, Inc.
- Matt Smith, Managing Director, Retirement Services, Russell Investment Group
- John Sturiale, CFP, AIF, Field VP, Retirement Investment Services, Portfolio Manager, Schwab Managed Retirement Trust Funds, Schwab Corporate & Retirement Services, Inc
- Joseph C. Nagengast, CEBS, Founder, Turnstone Advisory Group, LLC
Salon D&E Building A Business With Transferable Equity
- Rebecca H. Pomering, Principal, Moss Adams LLP
(Sponsored by The McHenry Group)
Salon H Developing Strategic Alliances & Partnerships With Other Professionals
- Charles Epstein, CLU, ChFc, AIF, RIA, Certified Family Business Specialist, Principal, Epstein Financial Group, Co-Founder, The 401k Coach Program
Salon I THE ETHICS OF REVENUE SHARING & DISCLOSURE: A Model For Professionals
- Pete Swisher, CFP, QPA, VP Of Advisor Services, Unified Trust Company, NA
- Al Otto, AIFA, EVP, White Horse Advisors, LLC

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Conference Center/Plaza Lunch

1:15 - 2:15 p.m.  
Salon D&E FROM THE TRENCHES TO THE BOARDROOM: A Seismic Shift In The Advisor’s Role
- Jamie Worrell (Moderator), AIF, PRP, J.D., President, GPS Investment
Advisors
- Thomas Scalici, CFP, CEBS, AIF, Managing Director, Cornerstone Advisors Asset Management, Inc
- Lisa Kottler, QKA, AIF, VP, Retirement Services, NFP
Salon H MANAGED ACCOUNTS & THE NEW TARGET 401k) PLAN: Helping People Retire With Economic Security
- Rhonda Evans (Moderator), Ph.D., AIF, Managing Director, The McHenry Group
- Dr. Frank Sortino, Founder & Chairman, Sortino Investment Management, LLC.
- Mark Kordonsky, Founder & CEO, Sortino Investment Management, LLC
Salon F&G VALUE ADDED SPONSOR SERVICES: Will Your BD Support The Delivery Of More Complex Services In Today’s Changing Environment
- Mitch Haber (Moderator), Managing Director, MassMutual Retirement Services
- Pat Oberlander, Executive Director, Retirement Consulting Services, UBS Financial Services, Inc.
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Mary Claire Voss, AIF, 1st VP, Manager Qualified Plans Services, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company

- Brant J. Griffin, QKA, PRP, AIFA, Director Corporate Services Group, Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.
- Vince Morris, AIF, PRP, VP, Bukaty Companies
Salon I HOW YOUR CLIENTS REALLY FEEL: Soliciting Feedback & Improving Satisfaction
- Gene Huxhold, CFP, Investment Only Specialist, John Hancock Financial Services
- Ray Henderson, Director, Business Health, PTY., Ltd.
(Sponsored by John Hancock Retirement Plan Services

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.  
Salon H AUTOMATING COMPLIANCE FUNCTIONS: SEC Books & Records Requirements
- Cherie Jolly, B/D & IA Consultant, ComplianceMAX Financial Corporation
Salon D&E EMPLOYEE EDUCATION: What Role Should Advisors Play?
- John Mott (Moderator), AIF, PRP, Sr. VP, Corporate Client Group Director, Smith Barney
- Brian Ward, Managing Director-Investment Officer, Sr. Institutional Consultant Ward Financial Advisory of Wachovia Securities
- Ron Sanders, AIF, Sanders Booze Capital Advisors
- George Fraser, Sr. VP, Wealth Management, Smith Barney
- Tom Bruns, Divisional VP, John Hancock Retirement Plan Services
Salon I Holistic Fiduciary Oversight
- Doug Conkel, Principal, Milliman, Inc
Salon F&G BUYING SIGNS: A New Look At Selling
- Rick Cortellessa, CRPS, Legg Mason Retirement Services
- Bill Acheson, University Of Pittsburgh

3:45 - 4:45 p.m.  
Salon D&E The Value Of An Independent Retirement Advisor
- Chip Hunt (Moderator), AIF, PPC, Principal, PrimeTRUST Advisors
- Clark Frese, Principal, Asset Strategy Retirement Consultants
Salon F&G Technology Business Solutions That Build Value
- Rhonda Evans (Moderator), Ph.D., AIF, Managing Director, The McHenry Group
- Jeff Schwartz, VP, Markov Processes International (MPI)
- Randy Long, Managing Principal, SageView Advisory Group (MPI user/client)
- Terry Zirkle, Managing Director, PlanTools, LLC
- Al Otto, Co-Founder, White Horse Advisors, LLC (PlanTools user/client)
Salon H RETIREMENT INCOME GUARANTEES: Meeting The Challenge Of The Next Generation
- Dan Campbell, Managing Director, Retirement Guarantee Network,
Milliman, Inc
- Ken Mungan, FSA, MAAA, Principal, Milliman, Inc
Salon I Fiduciary Myths & How To Correct Them To Your Advantage
- Pete Swisher, CFP, QPA, CPC, VP Of Advisor Services, Unified Trust Company, NA

4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  
Conference Center/Plaza

Cocktail Party

 

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

7:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m.
Conference Center/Plaza Breakfast

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.  
Salons F, G, H & I CFDD Introduction & Market Overview
- Phil Chiricotti, President, Center for Due Diligence

Salons F, G, H & I KEYNOTE SESSIONS:
(Includes three sessions by Fred Reish, David Wray & Don Trone)
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. THE DIRECTION OF 401(k) PLANS: Present, Future & Beyond
- -Fred Reish, Managing Director, Reish Luftman Reicher & Cohen
(Sponsored by ING Retirement Services)

9:45 - 10:45 a.m. FEES, EXPENSES & REVENUE SHARING: Are Fees Too High, Do Fiduciaries Understand Them, Disclosure & Government Requirements
- David Wray, President, Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America
(Sponsored by Diversified Investment Advisors)
- Joseph Masterson, Sr VP, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer,
Diversified Investment Advisors

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SAFE HARBOR & THE PPA: Navigating The Fiduciary Advisor Waters Safely
-Donald B Trone, AIFA, CEO, Fiduciary360

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