Registration and Breakfast

Advisers in Conversation at PLANADVISER 360
Join adviser and advisory firm operations peers to discuss top issues affecting retirement plan advisers, their businesses and their clients today.

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. — Table Talks: Operational Efficiency and Technology Use
9:30 – 10:00 a.m. — Table Talks: Plan Reviews
10:00 – 10:30 a.m. — Table Talks: Requests for Proposals

Break

Opening Remarks
Alison Mintzer, Publisher, PLANADVISER

A View From the Top
A fireside chat with an industry executive offers thoughts on developments in the retirement plan advisory industry, what’s in flux and what the future might hold.

Debate: Private Market Investments in DC Plans
In this debate-style session, industry leaders will weigh in on the pros and cons of including private market investments in defined contribution plans and what the inclusion means for retirement plan sponsors, participants and advisers. Attendees will have the chance to vote on their views before and after the debate.

Main stage

Lunch

The Odd Couple … That Works!
Recordkeeper and advisory firm executives discuss opportunities for collaboration and improvement.

Industry Talk

Main stage

Break

Personalization and Progress in DC Plan Investing
Experts will explore the growing use of personalized portfolio solutions—i.e., managed accounts—and collective investment trusts in defined contribution plans. They’ll discuss how these products and the expanding universe of retirement income offerings can affect retirement plan and participant success. Gain practical insights into plan design trends and fiduciary considerations.

Table Talks: Adviser Pricing
Join an interactive discussion with peers about adviser pricing models, trends and challenges.

Reception

Emerging Leaders and Excellence in Operations Awards Dinner

Fun Run

Breakfast

Opening Remarks

The AI-Powered Advisory Firm
Learn how the growth of artificial intelligence is reshaping the way advisers run their businesses and how they serve clients.

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Adviser M&As: Do’s and Don’ts
Advisers will share experiences with both acquiring new firms and being acquired. Learn what considerations might not be on your radar.

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Future-Proofing Your Practice
Industry leaders will share insights for ensuring your advisory business remains resilient and competitive as client expectations, technology and regulations evolve. In addition to adopting scalable processes, leveraging digital tools and expanding services beyond investment management, they’ll talk about preparing for demographic shifts and succession planning. Learn how to build a flexible, forward‑looking firm positioned to thrive amid ongoing industry change.

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Table Talks: Adviser Compliance
Join an interactive discussion with peers about efficient ways to market and run an advisory business while staying compliant with SEC and FINRA regulations and ERISA.

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Table Talks: Building and Managing a Multi-Generational and Diverse Team
Join an interactive discussion with peers about the diversity problem in the retirement plan advisory business, mentorship programs and how to structure your business efficiently for success.

Workshop #1
sponsored by Newport Group

Workshop #2

Lunch
(separate lunch for advisory board meeting)

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SECURE Acts, Smarter Plans
Speakers will discuss the savings and financial wellness opportunities created by legislation such as the SECURE Act and the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, how to determine which features meet clients’ needs and how to implement them.

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Data-Driven Designs
Learn how to filter through the plethora of retirement plan information that can be provided by recordkeepers to find what most helps your clients with plan design and communications. Panelists will discuss how participant data and artificial intelligence can be used to improve participant outcomes.

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Litigation Lessons
Experts will help advisers and advisory firms develop processes to protect themselves and their clients from litigation by dissecting legal cases that have been brought against plan sponsors—and sometimes plan advisers—and relevant court decisions.

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Committee Meeting Evolution
Retirement plan committee meetings—once mostly focused on investments—have evolved into much more as advisers’ roles have expanded. Join a discussion with leading advisers about the adviser role in meetings, meeting frequency and what should be on the agenda.

Industry Talk

Break

Case Study
Hear from an advisory firm executive about factors that go into practice building and practice management and how to adapt to evolving industry trends.

Main Stage

Themed Party and Dinner

Breakfast

Opening Remarks

Table Talks: TBD

Plan Sponsor Perspectives
DC retirement plan sponsors will share case studies about what they look for when searching for an adviser or advisory team, what they need and what they value in the plan sponsor/adviser relationship.

Emerging Leader Workshop
Junior advisers and advisory firm operational staff will hear from an executive coach about pragmatic steps to stay on a successful path in the retirement plan advisory industry. Industry leaders will follow up with group discussions and exercises.

Health Plan Fiduciary Duties Workshop
Whether you are interested in becoming a health care expert or not, you want to be able to answer questions from clients about changes for health benefit administration and compliance. During this expert-led workshop, you’ll get an overview of the requirements of the Consolidated Appropriations Act and the implications for plan fiduciaries of recent health and pharmacy benefit litigation. You’ll also learn how to apply what you know about the retirement plan fiduciary process, compensation disclosures and contract negotiations to aid plan sponsors in building a process for their health benefit plans.

To-Go Lunch