Louisville Employee Benefits Council

April LEBC - Monthly Zoom Meeting
2021-04-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville)
Tuesday, April 13th
Virtual Meeting via ZOOM
12:00 to 1:00pm
Please Select: RSVP HERE
* Once you RSVP, we will e-mail you a ZOOM Invite to register for the event.

“Getting it Right – Know Your Fiduciary Responsibilities”
This presentation provides an introduction to fiduciary responsibilities under ERISA. The presentation also provides an overview of the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program (VFCP). The main topics discussed include:
• Fiduciary Education
• How to avoid common problems
• Voluntary correction programs
• EBSA’s guidance regarding COVID-19

Michael Scott Campbell
Senior Benefits Advisor
Employee Benefits Security Administration
US Department of Labor
Cincinnati Regional Office

BIO:

Michael Scott Campbell is a Senior Benefits Advisor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration, Cincinnati Regional Office of the U. S. Department of Labor, which covers the States of Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan and Southern Indiana.
Prior to assuming this position in November of 2018, Mr. Campbell was the Senior Advisor for Criminal Investigations for five years, a Supervisory Investigator for three and a half years, a Supervisory Benefits Advisor for five years and an Auditor in the Cincinnati Regional Office for the seventeen years. As such, Mr. Campbell was responsible for enforcement and compliance activities pursuant to ERISA, which included conducting both civil and criminal investigations. Mr. Campbell started with EBSA in 1987.
Mr. Campbell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Kentucky.

LEBC May 2021 - Monthly Zoom Meeting
2021-05-11 12:00 - 13:00
Tuesday, May 11th
Virtual Meeting via ZOOM
12:00 to 1:00pm
Please Select: RSVP HERE
* Once you RSVP, we will e-mail you a ZOOM Invite to register for the event.
“Recent Trends in ERISA Litigation”

Excessive fees/investments in 401(k)/403(b) plans
Employer stock
Actuarial equivalence factors in defined benefit plans
Confidentiality/privacy of plan participant data

Emily Costin
Alston & Bird LLP
Washington D.C.

BIO:
Emily Seymour Costin is a partner in the Washington DC office of Alston and Bird, and the leader of the firm’s ERISA Litigation practice team. Emily represents employers, plan sponsors, insurers, and fiduciaries in litigation over benefits and fiduciary matters under ERISA, including those involving investments, excessive fees, employer stock, actuarial factors, benefit termination, and health benefits. Emily was one of five nationally recognized lawyers named a “Rising Star” by Law360 in the field of employee benefits in 2018 and is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© in Litigation – ERISA. She is the former chair of the American Bar Association’s Joint Committee on Employee Benefits (JCEB), a member of the editorial advisory board of the Benefits Law Journal, and a contributing author to the BNA treatise on ERISA Litigation.

LEBC June 2021 - Monthly Zoom Meeting
2021-06-08 12:00 - 13:00
Tuesday, June 8th
Virtual Meeting via ZOOM
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Please Select: RSVP HERE
* Once you RSVP, we will e-mail you a ZOOM Invite to register for the event.
Compensation Strategies
Please join us for a discussion on the trending topic of total rewards and best practices with Tom Hurley of USI.

How should we re-calibrate our rewards structure for in-office, hybrid, and/or remote employee’s post-pandemic?
How to adjust pay and perks for remote workers remaining remote and moving away from the office?
What is the “right” approach when it comes to mandating or incentivizing employees back to the workplace?
What are the market trends and what are other organizations doing?

Thomas Hurley
Findley, A Division of USI

BIO:
Tom is a Principal in the firm’s Compensation and Rewards Practice. Prior to joining the firm, Tom was an audit manager in the Boston, Massachusetts office of a large international accounting firm.
Tom serves in a client management capacity for a multitude of compensation and benefits projects for clients of all sizes. He has experience in human resources, benefits, and compensation design. Tom also has experience consulting with closely held companies with particular emphasis on management compensation and retirement planning issues.
Prior to his consulting capacity with the firm, Tom served as Chief Operating Officer responsible for the execution of the firm’s business plan and overall management of the firm’s human resources, finances, information systems, and support operations.
Tom became a Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in 1996 and a Member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants in 2000. He received his BA from Harvard University.

LEBC September 2021 - Monthly Meeting
2021-09-14 12:00 - 13:00
Tuesday, September 14th
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Please Select: RSVP HERE
* Once you RSVP, we will e-mail you a Zoom Invite to register for the event.
DOL Guidance on Cybersecurity: Risks and Duties for Plan Sponsors & Fiduciaries
This presentation focuses on the Department of Labor’s new cybersecurity guidance and its potential impact on retirement plan sponsors and plan fiduciaries going forward. A panel of Frost Brown Todd practitioners will discuss cybersecurity risks faced by plan sponsors and fiduciaries in connection with their retirement plans and the fiduciary duty to mitigate those risks. Practical insights and strategies for demonstrating compliance with the Department of Labor’s standard will be identified. Additionally, the panel will discuss some interesting observations they have made as they have helped plan sponsors diligence the cybersecurity programs of their service providers, including reviewing their service contracts.
Sarah Lowe | Member | Employee Benefits & ERISA
Sarah’s employee benefits practice is primarily focused on all aspects of qualified retirement plans, related ERISA fiduciary issues and 401(k) and pension plan investments. Sarah regularly advises plan fiduciaries regarding compliance with ERISA’s fiduciary duties.
Bob Dibert | Member | Privacy & Data Security
Bob’s experience with data privacy and security issues dates to the early 2000’s, in the successful negotiation and handling of litigation materials subject to privacy and security requirements of HIPAA. During the last ten years, his practice has expanded to include counseling clients in records retention and compliance and handling internal investigations of potential data security breach incidents. Example incidents have included HR phishing, business email compromise and ransomware.
Michael Nitardy | Member | Privacy & Data Security
Michael assists clients in addressing state and federal regulations regarding employee health and benefits plans and advises on how to deal with all aspects of the modern information economy. Michael helps clients comply with the applicable laws and regulations governing the proper use and disclosure of personal information as well as assisting clients in investigating and addressing potential data breaches and incidents.

LEBC October 2021 - Monthly Meeting
2021-10-12 12:00 - 13:00
Tuesday, October 12th
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Please Select: RSVP HERE
* Once you RSVP, we will e-mail you a Zoom Invite to register for the event.
Educated Fiduciaries Build Stronger Retirement Plans – Focus on the RFP
Paul A. Carl, Jr., CHSA, CPFA
Paul A. Carl, Jr., Vice President, Retirement Plan Consulting, Registered Representative, is a retirement industry veteran often referred to as the “401(k) Geek” because of his background serving the Department of Labor and passion for life-long learning. Paul’s role focuses on educating on the value of working with the HORAN team. He uses his unparalleled fiduciary expertise to strategically help plan sponsors mitigate fiduciary risk and to set employees on a path towards a successful retirement. Paul has experience serving a large variety of businesses ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small, independent organizations to design, implement and operate qualified and non-qualified retirement benefit programs in a consultative, fiduciary-oriented manner that exceeds client needs.

LEBC November 2021 - Monthly Meeting
2021-11-09 12:00 - 13:00
Tuesday, November 9th
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Please Select: RSVP HERE
* Invites will be sent closer to the meeting date to those who register.
Variable Retirement Plans – Innovate plan designs help mitigate risk
Steve Marcus, ASA, EA, MAAA, FCA
Steven Marcus is a Vice President and Managing Actuary of USI Consulting Group. Steve has extensive actuarial experience assisting clients with strategic and ongoing activities related to their defined benefit (qualified and nonqualified), defined contribution and postretirement benefit plans. Steve confers with clients on strategic retirement financial management and plan design issues. His responsibilities include consulting with clients on funding and financial reporting requirements, retirement program design, defined benefit plan investment strategies and nondiscrimination testing services.
Steve graduated from SUNY Binghamton with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA), an Enrolled Actuary (EA), a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA), and a Fellow of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries (FCA).
Connor Killard, EA, MAAA, ACA
Connor Killard is an Assistant Vice President and Consulting Actuary at USI Consulting Group. Connor consults with employers to learn their business objectives and provides guidance on new and existing retirement plans. Connor works on all aspects of funding and accounting for defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, and post-retirement medical plans. He also advises and assists clients through all aspects of the plan termination process. Additionally, Connor provides assistance in mergers and acquisitions by reviewing current plans and creating improved replacement plans.
Connor is an Enrolled Actuary (EA), a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA), and an Associate of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries (ACA).

LEBC Happy Hour - December 9, 2021
2021-12-09 17:30 - 20:30 | Mesh Restaurant, 3608 Brownsboro Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207
Mesh Louisville (3608 Brownsboro Rd, Louisville, KY 40207)
Please join us Thursday, December 9th at Mesh for an LEBC Social. We will have a private room reserved from 5:30 to 8:30. Don’t miss out:

Appetizer buffet from 5:30 to 7:30
Open bar
Door prizes
Seeing your friends from LEBC

There will not be any formal programming at this event, just socializing. Please feel free to come and go as you please, but note we plan to draw door prizes at 7:00.
Please RSVP HERE by Friday, December 3rd, so we have an accurate headcount for costs.
Hope to see you there!

LEBC January 2022 - Monthly Meeting
2022-01-18 12:00 - 13:00
Tuesday, January 18th
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Please Select: RSVP HERE
* Invites will be sent closer to the meeting date to those who register.

Please note we will be voting to confirm the Executive Committee for 2022. Please make every effort to attend to make sure we have a quorum.
Economic Outlook and Investing Strategies for Today’s Market
The presentation will touch on the current economic conditions and views for next year including thoughts on supply chain disruptions, inflation and consumer finances. This will include some perspective on the fixed income and international markets, and transition to how all that translates into specific investment strategies.
Angelo Kourkafas | Edward Jones
Investment Strategist, Angelo Kourkafas is responsible for analyzing market conditions, assessing economic trends and developing portfolio strategies and recommendations that help investors work toward their long-term financial goals.
Angelo started his career at Edward Jones in 2014 as an associate analyst in Equity Research, covering the industrial and consumer sectors. He joined the Edward Jones Investment Strategy team in 2018. Prior to Edward Jones, Angelo worked in New York as an equity trader and held roles at HSBC and Ameriprise Financial.
Angelo graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Athens University of Economics and Business in Greece and received an MBA with concentrations in finance and investments from Minnesota State University. He is a CFA® charterholder and member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of St. Louis.
Angelo is a contributor to Edward Jones Market Insights and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, FORTUNE magazine, Marketwatch.

LEBC February 2022 - Monthly Meeting
2022-02-15 12:00 - 13:00
Tuesday, February 15th
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Please Select: RSVP HERE
* Invites will be sent closer to the meeting date to those who register.
Top 10 ERISA Compliance Traps
Jodi L. Green, Esq. | Tatum Hillman & Powell LLP
Jodi L. Green is an ERISA and employee benefits attorney specializing in legal matters pertaining to retirement and health plans, including those involving third-party providers and investment banks. She is fluent in ERISA legal interpretation, fiduciary liability, financial forensics for employee benefit plans, conflict of interest analysis, investment fees and service provider expenses, and executive compensation agreements.
Based on her decade-long experience working at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) in the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), clients seek Jodi’s counsel for her specialized practice and her unique training on how to administer federally compliant benefit plans, avoid DOL investigations, and resolve compliance issues affecting employee benefits operations. Her clients also include plan sponsors and service providers who seek assistance with IRS and DOL corrective matters or are involved in DOL investigations.
Jodi L. Green is a published contributor to the Benefits Magazine and Journal of Pension Benefits, and she is frequently invited to speak at national benefit plan conferences, including the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) and the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans (IFEBP). The U.S. Secretary of Labor presented Jodi with the Exceptional Achievement Award in 2013, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

LEBC March 2022 – Monthly Meeting
2022-03-15 11:30 - 13:30 | River House Restaurant, 3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Tuesday, March 15th
River House Restaurant (In-Person Meeting)
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
11:30am to 1:15pm
Please Select: RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant 5 days in advance of meeting, please RSVP by March 9th if you can attend.
Relevant Leadership: Leading & Communicating in the Multi-Generational, Virtual Workplace
Jay McChord
Jay McChord is a highly requested speaker, trainer and consultant to companies, institutions, and organizations globally. Recognized as an authority on the Multi-Generational Workplace and the emerging, Remote Work/Virtual Environment, Jay’s high value content and high-energy live, virtual, and hybrid events have earned him the nickname of “Your Chief Encouragement Officer”.
Jay brings a unique perspective to his sessions as a former Global Senior Sales Trainer for a multi-billion dollar international technology company, an elected official, published author and military artist. Jay’s connection to each audience sparks encouragement, energy, enthusiasm, and passion.
Monthly meetings are now the third Tuesday of the month.

Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:30pm

Guests are welcomed and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Please add your guest on the RSVP form. In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Mindy Heck and Taylor Jolly: mheck@dmlo.com and taylor.jolly@mercer.com

LEBC April 2022 – Monthly Meeting
2022-04-19 11:30 - 13:30 | Napa River Grill, 1211 Herr Lane, Louisville, KY, 40222, United States
Tuesday, April 19th
Napa River Grill
1211 Herr Lane, Louisville, KY 40222
11:30am to 1:15pm
Please Select: RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant the day prior, please RSVP by April 17th if you can attend.
Rethinking Strategy: Shifting from Vendor to Partner
In recent years, the employee benefits and HR landscape has changed, causing Employers and HR to face new challenges and needs. In order to truly meet employers where they need, Employee Benefits Brokers, Carriers, and Technology/Enrollment firms must shift from being a vendor of services to being a partner in the customer journey and with each other. When that partnership occurs, the benefits are seen at every level, especially by the employees.
Palmer Coleman
Regional Sales Executive
Benefit Communications Inc.
Monthly meetings are now the third Tuesday of the month.

Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:30pm

Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Please add your guest on the RSVP form. In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Taylor Jolly: taylor.jolly@mercer.com

LEBC May 2022 – Monthly Meeting
2022-05-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Napa River Grill, 1211 Herr Lane, Louisville, KY, 40222, United States
Tuesday, May 17th
Napa River Grill
1211 Herr Lane, Louisville, KY 40222
11:30am to 1:15pm
Please Select: RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant the day prior, please RSVP by May 15th if you can attend.
Current Benefits Issues: an Accountant’s Perspective

ESOPs – How Do They Work and Who Benefits
SAS 136 and ERISA Section 103(a)(3)(C) Audits
Common DOL Issues/Findings
Secure Act 2.0

Brant Kennedy, CPA
Brant is a Vice President in the Accounting and Auditing Department at Harding, Shymanski & Company, P.S.C. He joined the firm in September 2003, and works closely with clients in Evansville, Louisville, and the surrounding areas. Brant serves as co-leader of the firm’s Manufacturing Team and the firm’s Employee Benefit Audit Group. He manages and conducts numerous audits and reviews for manufacturers and wholesale distributors, as well as manages employee benefit audits including employee stock ownership plan audits.
Monthly meetings are now the third Tuesday of the month.

Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:30pm

Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Please add your guest on the RSVP form. In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Taylor Jolly: taylor.jolly@mercer.com

LEBC June 2022 – Monthly Meeting
2022-06-21 11:30 - 13:00 | River House Restaurant, 3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Tuesday, June 21st

River House Restaurant
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
11:30am to 1:15pm

Please Select: RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant 5 days in advance of meeting, please RSVP by June 16th if you can attend.
2022 Benefits Realities: An overview of new benefits trends and market shifts
Matt Rueff, J.D.
Senior Vice President, Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC
Throughout his 10-year career in the employee benefits industry, Matt has focused his efforts on consulting with middle-market organizations to create business strategies that generate actionable results. Matt’s expertise has allowed him to deliver industry-leading programs that are catered to the specific needs of his clients. Prior to joining MMA, Matt practiced as a corporate attorney for seven years at Dentons Bingham Greenebaum. Matt utilizes his unique skillset to provide proactive and innovative solutions that reduce bottom line exposure to his clients, while simultaneously procuring best in class technology.

Monthly meetings are now the third Tuesday of the month.

Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:30pm

Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Please add your guest on the RSVP form. In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Taylor Jolly: taylor.jolly@mercer.com

LEBC September 2022 – Monthly Meeting
2022-09-20 11:30 - 13:00 | River House Restaurant, 3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Tuesday, September 20th

River House Restaurant
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
11:30am to 1:15pm

Please Select: RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant 5 days in advance of meeting, please RSVP by September 15th if you can attend.
Executive Compensation Trends: Governance and Regulatory Developments
Aaron J.L. Pedowitz, FSA, EA, MAAA, FCA
Senior Principal, Mercer
Aaron Pedowitz is a Senior Principal with Mercer’s Career practice out of the Louisville, KY office. Aaron has nearly 20 years of experience assisting clients with the benchmarking, design, compliance, financing and administration of remuneration programs (both compensation and benefits). He additionally focuses on the appropriate disclosure and communication of retirement benefits for both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Aaron is also a member of Mercer’s national Executive Benefits Group.

Aaron consults with clients in multiple industries to address executive and workforce remuneration matters, including recent projects with manufacturing, high tech, financial services, supply chain, insurance, health care, higher education, utilities, and medical device companies.
Aaron is a member of Mercer’s CEO pay ratio task force, and has been interviewed by multiple media sources on the topic.
Before joining Mercer, Aaron worked with Ernst & Young LLP in an actuarial audit capacity, and at ING Group (now Voya Financial), specializing in analyzing and valuing general / separate account universal life products.
Aaron received a Bachelor’s degree from Emory University with a major in mathematics and a minor in comparative religion. He is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, an Enrolled Actuary, a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries, and a Fellow of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries.

Monthly meetings are now the third Tuesday of the month.

Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:30pm

Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Please add your guest on the RSVP form.
In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Taylor Jolly: taylor.jolly@mercer.com

LEBC October 2022 – Monthly Meeting
2022-10-18 11:30 - 13:00 | River House Restaurant, 3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Tuesday, October 18th

River House Restaurant
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
11:30am to 1:15pm

Please Select: RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant 5 days in advance of meeting, please RSVP by October 13th if you can attend.
Health & Welfare Update: No Surprises Act and other CAA health provisions

Update on No Surprises Act implementation
Update on CAA mental health parity
Update on CAA and TiC transparency requirements

Lisa Campbell, J.D.
Principal, Groom Law Group

Lisa Campbell is co-chair of the firm’s Health Services Practice. She advises clients on all aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including the insurance market reforms, qualified health plan standards, exchange rules, consumer assistance programs for the federal marketplace, and ACA section 1557 nondiscrimination rules.Lisa also works with clients on the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), state insurance law, and Medicare and Medicaid. She represents health insurance companies, employers, consultants, and trade associations on federal and state laws regulating health coverage. She also provides advice on advocacy with federal and state agencies, compliance programs, government enforcement, and regulatory initiatives.
Lisa is the former Director of the Compliance and Enforcement Division for the Oversight Group at the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) at the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), and immediately prior to joining Groom, she was the Group Director for the Consumer Support Group at CCIIO. In her positions at HHS, Lisa worked closely with all key stakeholders, including health insurance companies, state insurance regulators, the Departments of Labor and the Treasury, trade associations, and consumer groups.
As Director of the Compliance and Enforcement Division, Lisa managed the team responsible for compliance and enforcement of private health insurance coverage. Lisa directed the implementation of the enforcement program for the ACA market reform provisions, led work related to implementing program and policy initiatives for the requirements of the ACA and other federal requirements, and provided technical assistance to states, health insurance companies, trade associations, and consumer groups on the ACA.
As Group Director of the Consumer Support Group, Lisa was responsible for implementing consumer assistance programs for the federal Marketplace, including the Navigator, non-Navigator enrollment assistance personnel, and Certified Application Counselor programs, casework, and reporting of plan data. She was responsible for coordinating on the policy and implementation of the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) and Internal Appeal and External Review requirements.
Lisa speaks and writes regularly on MHPAEA and the ACA, including presentations relating to health care reform, enforcement and the ACA section 1557 nondiscrimination requirements from the perspective of health insurers and employer plan sponsors.

Monthly meetings are now the third Tuesday of the month.

Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:30pm

Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Please add your guest on the RSVP form.
In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Taylor Jolly: taylor.jolly@mercer.com

LEBC November 2022 – Monthly Meeting
2022-11-15 11:30 - 13:00 | River House Restaurant, 3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Tuesday, November 15th

River House Restaurant
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
11:30am to 1:15pm

Please Select: RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant 5 days in advance of meeting, please RSVP by November 10th if you can attend.
Investment Trends in 401(k) Plans, including:

Environmental, Social, and Governance Factors
Cryptocurrency
Annuities
Collective Investment Trusts

Domenique DiSilvio
Director of Client Services, Retirement Solutions

Domenique is a retirement sales and service director for PNC Institutional Asset Management® focused on driving strategy and accountability as she leads our Fiduciary Investment Services sales and service efforts. She provides functional oversight to the Retirement Plan Advisers (RPAs) and Employee Education Consultants (EECs) working within Institutional Asset Management who are responsible for the delivery of services to our defined contribution plan clients.
Prior to taking on her current role in 2017, Domenique was a retirement sales manager responsible for overseeing a team of RBDOs who assist clients and prospects with their organization’s retirement services needs. Previously, she was a senior relationship manager with the Vested Interest group, a Vested Interest senior account manager and team leader. Prior to joining the firm in 1999, Domenique was a retirement plan administrator with Federated Investors.
Domenique graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English literature from and with a Master of Business Administration from Robert Morris University. Domenique holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst and Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF) designations.

Monthly meetings are now the third Tuesday of the month.

Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:15pm

Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Please add your guest on the RSVP form.
In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Taylor Jolly: taylor.jolly@mercer.com

LEBC Happy Hour - December 8, 2022
2022-12-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Napa River Grill, 1211 Herr Lane, Louisville, KY, 40222, United States
Napa River Grill (1211 Herr Ln, Louisville, KY 40222)
Please join us Thursday, December 8th at Napa River Grill for an LEBC Social. We will have a private room reserved from 5:30 to 8:30. Don’t miss out:

Appetizer buffet
Open bar
Door prizes
Fun!

There will not be any formal programming at this event, just socializing. Please feel free to come and go as you please, but note we plan to draw door prizes around 7:00.
Please RSVP HERE by Friday, December 2nd, so we have an accurate headcount for costs.
Hope to see you there!

LEBC January 2023 – Monthly Meeting
2023-01-17 11:30 - 13:15 | River House Restaurant, 3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Tuesday, January 17th

River House Restaurant
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
11:30am to 1:15pm

Please Select: RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant 5 days in advance of meeting, please RSVP by January 11th if you can attend.
ESOP Update
Philip J. Gutwein, II
Faegre Drinker
Partner

Phil Gutwein focuses his practice on employee benefits law. He helps employers and fiduciaries design plans, operate within tax and benefits regulations, structure executive compensation, manage benefits issues during transactions and resolve benefits-related disputes (ERISA and non-ERISA).

Phil represents selling shareholders, employers, trustees, third-party administrators and fiduciary ESOP committees regarding the structure, installation and administration of ESOPs, and counsels on the governance, sale and acquisition of ESOP-owned companies.
Monthly meetings are now the third Tuesday of the month.

Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:15pm

Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Please add your guest on the RSVP form.
In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Taylor Jolly: taylor.jolly@mercer.com

LEBC February 2023 – Monthly Meeting
2023-02-21 11:30 - 13:15 | River House Restaurant, 3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Tuesday, February 21st

River House Restaurant
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
11:30am to 1:15pm

Please Select: RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant 5 days in advance of meeting, please RSVP by February 15th if you can attend.
DOL Cybersecurity Best Practices
Nancy E. Evans, AIF®
Principal Financial Group
Director, Distribution – Retirement Solutions

As a Director of Retirement Solutions with Principal®, I provide investment, plan design and education services to financial professionals and plan administrative consultants in Indianapolis, Indiana.
My expertise includes working with corporate and tax-exempt organizations. I provide input on design of retirement programs, including 401(k), 403(b), 457, defined benefit, employee stock ownership (ESOP) and nonqualified plans.
Experience

25 years in the industry
Joined Principal April, 2020

Designations

AIF®, Accredited Investment Fiduciary
Series 6 & 63, Indiana Health, Life,
Variable Life & Annuities License

Education

BFA, Magna Cum Laude, University of RI
AS, Cum Laude, Mount Ida College

Monthly meetings are now the third Tuesday of the month.

Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:15pm

Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Please add your guest on the RSVP form.
In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Christine Koenig: ckoenig@dmlo.com

LEBC March 2023 - Monthly Meeting
2023-03-21 11:30 - 13:15 | River House Restaurant, 3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Tuesday, March 21st
River House Restaurant
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
11:30am to 1:15pm
Please Select: RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant in advance of meeting, please RSVP by March 17th if you can attend.
Economic Update
Craig Fehr
Principal
Edward Jones
Craig Fehr is a principal and the leader of investment strategy for Edward Jones. Craig is responsible for analyzing and interpreting economic trends and market conditions, along with constructing investment strategies and asset allocation guidance designed to help investors reach their financial goals.
He was named an Edward Jones principal in 2015 and sits on the firm’s Investment Policy Committee, the group of investment professionals responsible for Edward Jones’ investment guidance, asset allocation decisions and expectations for long-term capital market returns.
Craig holds a master’s degree in finance from Harvard University, an MBA with an emphasis in economics from Saint Louis University and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Truman State University. He also is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School’s Securities Industry Institute. In addition, Craig is a CFA® charterholder and member of the St. Louis Society of Financial Analysts.
Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:15pm
Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Please add your guest on the RSVP form.
In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Christine Koenig: ckoenig@dmlo.com
The Louisville Employee Benefits Council is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

LEBC April 2023 - Monthly Meeting
2023-04-18 11:30 - 13:15 | River House Restaurant, 3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Tuesday, April 18th
River House Restaurant
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
11:30am to 1:15pm
RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant in advance of meeting, please RSVP by April 14th if you can attend.
Visualize Retirement
Brandon Shea
Vice President, DCIO Regional Consultant
T. Rowe Price
Visualize Retirement:

Visualize Retirement helps preretirees prepare for the nonfinancial aspects of retirement, focusing on the key drivers of retirement happiness and success—lifestyle, health care and meaning. It starts with helping them create their vision for retirement and then uses that as an input—along with details about their retirement income and planning preferences—to help connect their vision to the financial decisions needed to support that vision.
Sharing these insights with employees can also help employers mitigate HR related costs by helping their plan participants be fully ready to retire.

Brandon is a DCIO Regional Consultant in the U.S. Intermediaries—Retirement Group at T. Rowe Price, where he covers the Eastern Central region. Brandon’s mission is to help a diverse group of financial professionals elevate their businesses to higher levels. He is focused on helping advisors, brokers, and recordkeepers add value to their clients’ investment strategies, as well as remain informed about trends in the retirement marketplace.
Brandon has more than 20 years in the financial industry; he joined T. Rowe Price in 2017. Brandon is a Series 24, 7, 65, and 63 registered representative and state-registered broker-dealer. He has a B.A. in political science, with minors in economics and management information systems, from Miami University of Ohio.
Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:15pm
Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Please add your guest on the RSVP form.
In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Christine Koenig: ckoenig@dmlo.com
The Louisville Employee Benefits Council is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

LEBC May 2023 - Monthly Meeting
2023-05-16 11:30 - 13:15 | River House Restaurant, 3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Tuesday, May 16th
River House Restaurant
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
11:30am to 1:15pm
RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant in advance of meeting, please RSVP by May 11th if you can attend.
Mental Health Parity – Discussion with the DOL
Nicole Kaufman
Senior Benefits Advisor
U.S. DOL, EBSA
Join us for a discussion with the DOL about the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: an overview, applicability to group health plans, financial requirements, treatment limitations, benefits parity, and compliance tips and tools.
Nicole S. Kaufman is a Senior Benefits Advisor with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, in the Cincinnati Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Labor. She has been employed with the federal government starting as a Benefits Advisor since 2007, assisting participants of private- sector employee benefit plans understand their rights under ERISA, procuring voluntary compliance from employers, and developing and performing public outreach events throughout the tri-state area. Ms. Kaufman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hanover College in Hanover, Indiana, and a Master of Arts in English from the University of Cincinnati. She also has the Group Benefits Associate designation through the “CEBS” (Certified Employee Benefits Specialist) certification.
Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:15pm
Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Please add your guest on the RSVP form.
In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Christine Koenig: ckoenig@dmlo.com
The Louisville Employee Benefits Council is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

LEBC Summer Happy Hour
2023-06-22 15:00 - 17:00 | Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 6100 Dutchman's Lane, Louisville, KY, 40205, United States
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
6100 Dutchman’s Lane, Louisville, KY 40205
3pm to 5pm
RSVP HERE
Summer Happy Hour
Shifting from Churchill Downs to a Happy Hour! Please join us for heavy appetizers and great drinks!
Guests are welcome – this will be a great opportunity to share LEBC with your friends and co-workers!

LEBC September 2023 - Monthly Meeting
2023-09-19 11:30 - 13:15 | River House Restaurant, 3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Tuesday, September 19th
River House Restaurant
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
11:30am to 1:15pm
RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant in advance of meeting, please RSVP by September 14th if you can attend. SAVE THE DATE for future meetings – October 17th, November 14th.
HSA, FSA and HRA – The ABCs of Benefits Spending Accounts
Colleen Stephens & Ashley Willis
McGregor & Associates, Inc.
Join us for a discussion about HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs – contributions, tax reporting, compliance requirements, new changes, trends, and more!
Ashley Willis is the Director of Marketing and Implementation for McGregor & Associates, Inc. She manages referral relationships and works to smoothly implement all new health and welfare business.
Colleen Stephens has been with McGregor & Associates for 10 years and serves as Director of CDH and ACA services. She is Certified in Flexible Compensation(CFC) through ECFC.
Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:15pm
Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Please add your guest on the RSVP form.
In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Christine Koenig: ckoenig@dmlo.com
The Louisville Employee Benefits Council is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

LEBC October 2023 - Monthly Meeting
2023-10-17 11:30 - 13:15 | River House Restaurant, 3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Tuesday, October 17th
River House Restaurant
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
11:30am to 1:15pm
RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant in advance of meeting. RSVP by October 12th. SAVE THE DATE for future meetings – November 14th, December 7th.
SECURE 2.0 Act Brings Major Retirement Plan Changes
Karen McDonough & John Lucas
USI Consulting Group
On December 29, 2022, the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”) was signed into law. SECURE 2.0 is an enhancement to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019. SECURE 2.0 includes both mandatory and optional changes to the rules governing various types of retirement plans, such as defined benefit plans, 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, governmental 457(b) plans and Individual Retirement Accounts (“IRAs”). This presentation will focus on the key provisions of SECURE 2.0, its challenges, and observations from a service provider perspective.
Karen McDonough is Chief Legal Officer and Practice Leader of the Regulatory and Compliance Department. She is an attorney with over 30 years of experience in the retirement and employee benefits industry.
John Lucas is Managing Consultant and a JD, CPA, and CPC. He also has over 30 years of experience in employee benefits and is the go-to resource for complicated compliance matters.
Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:15pm
Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Remember – Free Guest Fall! Please add your guest on the RSVP form.
In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Christine Koenig: ckoenig@dmlo.com
The Louisville Employee Benefits Council is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

LEBC November 2023 - Monthly Meeting
2023-11-14 11:30 - 13:15 | River House Restaurant, 3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Tuesday, November 14th
River House Restaurant
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
11:30am to 1:15pm
RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant in advance of meeting. RSVP by November 9th. SAVE THE DATE for the Holiday Social – December 7th.
Talent Trends in Benefits
Steve Kapper
Korn Ferry
Join us for a discussion about talent trends in benefits, including:

The Emergence of Well-Being as a Workforce Strategy
Leveraging the Benefits Portfolio to Enhance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives
Optimizing Benefits Cost and Ensuring Fiduciary Responsibility

Steve Kapper is a Client Partner in the Total Rewards practice of Korn Ferry, where he leads U.S. benefits. Steve consults to numerous private and public sector clients of varying sizes across the country. He develops optimal and cost-efficient benefits programs aligned with organizational, talent and total rewards strategies, which enable employers to attract, retain, and engage their workforce.
Steve holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Statistics and Applied Mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley. He is an Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA).
Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:15pm
Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Remember – Free Guest Fall! Please add your guest on the RSVP form.
In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Christine Koenig: ckoenig@dmlo.com
The Louisville Employee Benefits Council is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

LEBC Happy Hour - December 7, 2023
2023-12-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 6100 Dutchman's Lane, Louisville, KY, 40205, United States
Ruth’s Chris Steak House (6100 Dutchmans Ln, Louisville, KY 40205)
Please join us Thursday, December 7th at Ruth’s Chris for an LEBC Social. We will have a private room reserved from 4:00 to 7:00. Don’t miss out:

Appetizer buffet
Open bar
Door prizes
Fun!

There will not be any formal programming at this event, just socializing. Please feel free to come and go as you please, but note we plan to draw door prizes around 6:00.
Please RSVP HERE by Friday, December 1st, so we have an accurate headcount for costs.
Hope to see you there!

LEBC January 2024 - Monthly Meeting
2024-01-16 11:30 - 13:15 | River House Restaurant, 3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Tuesday, January 16th
River House Restaurant
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
11:30am to 1:15pm
RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant in advance of meeting. RSVP by January 12th.
ERISA Litigation Update
Scott Stitt, Partner
Tucker Ellis
Join us for a discussion about current ERISA litigation activity.
Scott Stitt’s national litigation practice focuses on three overlapping areas: ERISA and employee benefits disputes, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) matters, and business and employment litigation. Scott chairs the Tucker Ellis ERISA Litigation and ESOP practices and is the Partner-in-Charge of the Columbus office.
Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:15pm
Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Please add your guest on the RSVP form.
In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Christine Koenig: ckoenig@dmlo.com
The Louisville Employee Benefits Council is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

LEBC February 2024 - Monthly Meeting
2024-02-20 11:30 - 13:15 | River House Restaurant, 3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Tuesday, February 20th
River House Restaurant
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
11:30am to 1:15pm
RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant in advance of meeting. RSVP by February 15th.
Economic Update
Ross Mayfield, Vice President, Investment Strategy Analyst
Baird
Join us for a 2024 Economic Update.
Ross Mayfield is an Investment Strategy Analyst on Baird’s PWM Equity and Fixed Income Research team. He is a CFA® professional who works closely with financial advisors to educate clients about the economy and markets. In addition, he creates investment strategy content aimed at helping clients achieve their long-term financial goals. Ross holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Kentucky and earned his MBA from the University of Louisville.
Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:15pm
Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Please add your guest on the RSVP form.
In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Roger Cox: roger.cox@edwardjones.com
The Louisville Employee Benefits Council is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

LEBC March 2024 - Monthly Meeting
2024-03-19 11:30 - 13:15 | River House Restaurant, 3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY, 40207, United States
Tuesday, March 19th
River House Restaurant
3015 River Rd, Louisville, KY 40207
11:30am to 1:15pm
RSVP HERE
*Note headcount is due to restaurant in advance of meeting. RSVP by March 14th.
IRS Update
Ryan McDonald, Esq. IRS Employee Plans Mid Atlantlic Area Manager
Join us for a 2024 IRS Update on Employee Plans.
Registration begins at 11:30am to allow time for networking and socializing
Speaker presentations begin between 12:00pm – 12:15pm
Meetings normally conclude between 1:00pm – 1:15pm
Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend at a cost of $40. Please add your guest on the RSVP form.
In the event of a cancellation, you may contact Roger Cox: roger.cox@edwardjones.com
The Louisville Employee Benefits Council is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
