2026 Semi-Annual Meeting
VENUE - MEETING AGENDA - HOTEL INFORMATION - MEETING PLANNING COMMITTEE
From Upheaval to Vision: the Future of the Retirement Plans Business from the New South
Welcome to Atlanta—where movements gain momentum. As the world’s busiest airport pulses with global energy, this city bursts with revolutionary ideas, forms of artistic protest, uneasy connections, and transformation. For Retirement Plan Advisors, Atlanta is a powerful metaphor: a place where strategy takes flight and bold vision is shaped. Like the vibrant street art that redefines the cityscape, the future of retirement is being reimagined—shaped by those bold enough to chart new courses in the age of AI and Blockchain.
Hosted by Invesco in Atlanta, GA
VENUE
Invesco
25th & 26th Floor (Flanagan – General Sessions)
1331 Spring St NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
AGENDA
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
| 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Financial Literacy Activity by Junior Achievement – (JA students at the Atlanta JA Discover Center) |
| Register Here to volunteer | |
| Parking, coffee and lunch provided to all volunteers! Check out the Volunteer Video to see a preview of the day. |
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
| 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Pre-event Food Wrapping - Open Hand Atlanta |
| 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Board Meeting |
| Location: INVESCO | |
| 2:00 p.m. | Opening |
| Kelly Famiglietta, AIF®, C(k)P®, CFP®, CPFA - Partner – Charles Stephen and Company, Inc. President of the Retirement Advisor Council |
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| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 2:15 p.m. | Welcome |
| TBA | INVESCO | |
| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Goals & Objectives |
| Meeting Planning Committee Co-chairs: Craig Rosenthal, Chief Marketing Officer | Fiduciary Decisions Scott L. Schlappi CEBS®, CPFA™, AIFA®, Senior Vice President, Retirement Plan Services | HUB International |
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| 2:45 p.m. | Board Report |
| Kelly Famiglietta, AIF®, C(k)P®, CFP®, CPFA | Charles Stephen and Company Lisa Buffington, AIF®, CPFA®, Marsh McLennan Agency | New England Amy Glynn | Viking Cove Institute Robert Haverstrom |Corebridge Financial Matt Luksa, CRPS® |First Eagle Investments And / or newly elected board members |
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| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 3:15 p.m. | FinLitFuture$ |
| Moderator: Derek Fiorenza, CFP®, C(k)P®, CPFA®, AIF®, PPC® | Summit Group Retirement Planners, Inc. |
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| Panelists: Hannah Thompson Junior Achievement Georgia? Alison Dukes or Kim Boado, Invesco? Advisor TBD? |
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| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 3:45 p.m. | Transition Break |
| 3:50 p.m. | General Session 1: AI: More than just Chat GPT |
| Description | |
| Moderator: TBA | Company TBA |
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| Panelists: Kevin Murphy | Franklin Templeton David Levine | Groom Law Group |
|
| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
| 5:30 p.m. | Transportation from Kimpton Shane Atlanta to Networking Event at Topgolf Atlanta Midtown |
| 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Networking and Dinner Event at Topgolf Atlanta Midtown |
| 8:05 p.m. | Transportation back to the Kimpton Shane Atlanta |
Thursday, January 22, 2026
| 8:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:25 a.m. | Opening |
| Kelly Famiglietta, AIF®, C(k)P®, CFP®, CPFA - Partner – Charles Stephen and Company, Inc. President of the Retirement Advisor Council |
|
| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 8:40 a.m. | Welcome Day 2 |
| Meeting Planning Committee Co-chairs: Craig Rosenthal, Chief Marketing Officer | Fiduciary Decisions Scott L. Schlappi CEBS®, CPFA™, AIFA®, Senior Vice President, Retirement Plan Services | HUB International |
|
| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 8:50 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| Breakout 1 - Myth Busting Retirement Income | |
| This panel will discuss implementation and monitoring considerations from an advisor, fiduciary and resource perspective. | |
| Moderator: Renee Scherzer | OneDigital, Senior Vice President, Retirement Plan Consulting Panelists: Scott Colangelo | Prime Capital Investment Advisors John Faustino | Broadridge |
|
| Location: Flanagan | |
| Breakout 2 – Strategic Pricing and Benchmarking: Driving Competitive Advantage | |
| Effective pricing strategies are essential for maintaining profitability and staying competitive. This session will explore pricing models, industry benchmarks, and best practices for setting optimal prices. Whether you’re fine-tuning your pricing approach or developing a new strategy, this session will provide valuable frameworks and actionable insights to strengthen your pricing decisions. | |
| Moderator: Craig Rosenthal | Fiduciary Decisions Panelists: John M. Ludwig, ChFC, AIF®, CRPS®, CPFA | LHD Retirement |
|
| Location: Midtown A | |
| Breakout 3 - The next wave, understanding litigation hotspots | |
| From fiduciary breaches to excessive fee claims, retirement plans continue to face a rising tide of legal scrutiny. This session explores the evolving litigation landscape impacting the most active hotspots and emerging risks. We’ll examine recent case law, regulatory shifts, and plaintiff strategies that are reshaping plan governance and sponsor liability. | |
| Moderator: David Levine | Groom Law Group |
|
| Location: Midtown A | |
| 9:40 a.m. | Transition Break |
| 9:45 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| Breakout 4 – The next wave, understanding litigation hotspots | |
| From fiduciary breaches to excessive fee claims, retirement plans continue to face a rising tide of legal scrutiny. This session explores the evolving litigation landscape impacting the most active hotspots and emerging risks. We’ll examine recent case law, regulatory shifts, and plaintiff strategies that are reshaping plan governance and sponsor liability. | |
| Speaker/Moderator: David Levine | Groom Law Group |
|
| Location: Midtown A | |
| Breakout 5 – Inside the PEP Mindset: What Sponsors and Advisors Really Think | |
| As Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) continue to evolve, how aligned are plan sponsors and financial advisors in their expectations, adoption strategies, and long-term outlook? This session unpacks third-party research to reveal where perspectives converge, where they diverge, and what that means for the future of pooled plan models. | |
| Moderator: Speaker TBA | Company TBA Panelists: Panelist TBA | Company TBA |
|
| Location: Midtown B | |
| Breakout 6 – A Year in the Life of a Client | |
| Even in a year without major transitions like recordkeeper changes or mergers, retirement plan governance demands consistent attention and strategic oversight. This session offers a quarter-by-quarter walkthrough of what a well- managed retirement plan looks like, highlighted key fiduciary responsibilities, participant engagement strategies, compliance milestones, and vendor oversight. Designed for plan advisors, this panel will provide practical insights into maintaining plan health, improving outcomes, and staying ahead of regulatory expectations – all while keeping the participant experience front and center. | |
| Moderator: Speaker TBA | Company TBA Panel: Paul D’Aiutolo | The D’Aiutolo Malcolm & Associates Investment Consulting Group at UBS Kathleen Kelly | Compass Financial Partners, LLC Leah Sylvester | Shepherd Financial |
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| Location: Flanagan | |
| 10:35 a.m. | Break |
| 10:50 a.m. | General Session 2: Government Affairs session |
| Speaker: Jennifer Flitton | Invesco | |
| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 11:40 a.m. | Group Photos |
| 11:55 a.m. | Lunch |
| 12:50 p.m. | General Session 3: Private Markets |
| Description: TBA | |
| Panelists: Jonathan Epstein | DCALTA Andy Harbour | Morgan Stanley Scott Schlappi | HUB International |
|
| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 1:40 p.m. | Transition Break |
| 1:45 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| Breakout 7 – The Next Chapter Industry Evolution in Focus | |
| Step into the future with an exploration of where our industry is headed. This breakout session offers a forward-looking lens on emerging trends, technologies, and evolving market forces that will shape the next five years. | |
| Moderator: Speaker TBA | Company TBA Panelists: Panelist TBA | Company TBA |
|
| Location: Midtown A | |
| Breakout 8 – Valuable Resources from RAC Member Firms | |
| Hear from your peers on the valuable resources offered by member firms and how they are using them to elevate their practice. | |
| Speaker / Moderator: Speaker TBA | Company TBA Panel: Courtenay Shipley | Retirement Planology, Inc. Alex Assaley, III, AIF®, CPFA® | HUB International |
|
| Location: Midtown B | |
| Breakout 9 – The talent blueprint, cultivating success through smart team management | |
| Explore the essential components of a successful talent development strategy in today’s evolving workplace. Uncover practical tools for identifying strengths, recruiting top performers, and developing compensations strategies that attract and retain talent. Learn how smart, intentional team management – from hiring to pay to professional growth – can unlock the full potential of your people and drive long term success. | |
| Moderator: Julie Braun | Morgan Stanley Panelists: Chris Dubie | Morgan Stanley Steve Dimitriou | Mayflower Advisors Jania Stout | Prime Capital Financial |
|
| Location: Flanagan | |
| 2:35 p.m. | Break |
| 3:00 p.m. | Peer Sharing Sessions |
| Hear from your peers on best practices and success stories These sessions are for Advisors to discuss best practices and success stories on topics suggested in the registration process. Advisors, Practice Leaders, Service Providers, Associate Members – all are welcome to attend discussions. Attendees other than advisors and practice leaders: please refrain from using these sessions to promote your products, services, or your agenda. | |
| Peer Sharing Session 1 – What are you watching, reading, gifting or technology you are using? | |
| Moderator/Speaker: TBA | Company TBA | |
| Location: Midtown A | |
| Peer Sharing Session 2 – What are you watching, reading, gifting or technology you are using? | |
| Moderator/Speaker: TBA | Company TBA | |
| Location: Midtown B | |
| Peer Sharing Session 3 – What are you watching, reading, gifting or technology you are using? | |
| Moderator/Speaker: TBA | Company TBA | |
| Location: Flanagan | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Transition Break |
| 4:10 p.m. | General Session 4 – Designed to Endure: The Competitive Power of Distinction |
| True distinction in business isn’t found in what you sell, but in who you are. In this fireside chat, Renee and Ushi explore how clarity of identity creates a competitive edge, unlocks revenue, and builds the kind of influence that endures. They’ll challenge you to think beyond the box of success and ask the question that defines lasting impact: What will live beyond you? | |
|
Introduction: Speakers: |
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| Location: Flanagan | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Closing |
| Meeting Planning Committee Co-chairs: Craig Rosenthal, Chief Marketing Officer | Fiduciary Decisions Scott L. Schlappi CEBS®, CPFA™, AIFA®, Senior Vice President, Retirement Plan Services | HUB International |
|
| Location: Flanagan | |
| 5:15 p.m. | Hors d’oeuvres and Cocktail Hour at Invesco |
HOTEL
Hotel Reservations
Kimpton Shane Atlanta1340 W Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
$195 per night not including taxes and incidentals
Please click here for room reservations by January 12, 2026 to receive the room block rate of $195.00 not including taxes/incidentals.
MEETING PLANNING COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs
Craig Rosenthal Chief Marketing Officer | Fiduciary Decisions
Scott L. Schlappi CEBS®, CPFA™, AIFA® Senior Vice President, Retirement Plan Services | Wealth Plan Advisors - a division of HUB International
MEMBERS
Melissa Cowan | Cowan Consulting
C. Andrew Harbour CFP®, CIMA® | Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting Atlanta
Robert Haverstrom AIF®, C(k)P® | Corebridge Financial
Paula A. Hendrickson CFP®, C(K)P®, CBFA® | NFP Retirement Division
John Kinsley | John Hancock
Daniella Moiseyev Head of Content Strategy | Principal Financial Group
Peggy Santhouse Special Consultant
William Schories AIF®, CIMA®, CRPS® | Invesco
2026 Semi-Annual Meeting
January 21-22, 2026
VENUE - MEETING AGENDA - HOTEL INFORMATION - MEETING PLANNING COMMITTEE
From Upheaval to Vision: the Future of the Retirement Plans Business from the New South
Welcome to Atlanta—where movements gain momentum. As the world’s busiest airport pulses with global energy, this city bursts with revolutionary ideas, forms of artistic protest, uneasy connections, and transformation. For Retirement Plan Advisors, Atlanta is a powerful metaphor: a place where strategy takes flight and bold vision is shaped. Like the vibrant street art that redefines the cityscape, the future of retirement is being reimagined—shaped by those bold enough to chart new courses in the age of AI and Blockchain.
Hosted by Invesco in Atlanta, GA
VENUE
Invesco
1331 Spring St NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
AGENDA
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
| 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Financial Literacy Activity by Junior Achievement – (JA students at the Atlanta JA Discover Center) |
| Register Here to volunteer | |
| Parking, coffee and lunch provided to all volunteers! Check out the Volunteer Video to see a preview of the day. |
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
| 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Pre-event Food Wrapping - Open Hand Atlanta |
| 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Board Meeting |
| Location: INVESCO | |
| 2:00 p.m. | Opening |
| Kelly Famiglietta, AIF®, C(k)P®, CFP®, CPFA - Partner – Charles Stephen and Company, Inc. President of the Retirement Advisor Council |
|
| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 2:15 p.m. | Welcome |
| TBA | INVESCO | |
| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Goals & Objectives |
| Meeting Planning Committee Co-chairs: Craig Rosenthal, Chief Marketing Officer | Fiduciary Decisions Scott L. Schlappi CEBS®, CPFA™, AIFA®, Senior Vice President, Retirement Plan Services | HUB International |
|
| 2:45 p.m. | Board Report |
| Kelly Famiglietta, AIF®, C(k)P®, CFP®, CPFA | Charles Stephen and Company Lisa Buffington, AIF®, CPFA®, Marsh McLennan Agency | New England Amy Glynn | Viking Cove Institute Robert Haverstrom |Corebridge Financial Matt Luksa, CRPS® |First Eagle Investments And / or newly elected board members |
|
| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 3:15 p.m. | FinLitFuture$ |
| Moderator: Derek Fiorenza, CFP®, C(k)P®, CPFA®, AIF®, PPC® | Summit Group Retirement Planners, Inc. |
|
| Panelists: Hannah Thompson Junior Achievement Georgia? Alison Dukes or Kim Boado, Invesco? Advisor TBD? |
|
| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 3:45 p.m. | Transition Break |
| 3:50 p.m. | General Session 1: AI: More than just Chat GPT |
| Description | |
| Moderator: TBA | Company TBA |
|
| Panelists: Kevin Murphy | Franklin Templeton David Levine | Groom Law Group |
|
| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
| 5:30 p.m. | Transportation from Kimpton Shane Atlanta to Networking Event at Topgolf Atlanta Midtown |
| 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Networking and Dinner Event at Topgolf Atlanta Midtown |
| 8:05 p.m. | Transportation back to the Kimpton Shane Atlanta |
Thursday, January 22, 2026
| 8:00 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:25 a.m. | Opening |
| Kelly Famiglietta, AIF®, C(k)P®, CFP®, CPFA - Partner – Charles Stephen and Company, Inc. President of the Retirement Advisor Council |
|
| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 8:40 a.m. | Welcome Day 2 |
| Meeting Planning Committee Co-chairs: Craig Rosenthal, Chief Marketing Officer | Fiduciary Decisions Scott L. Schlappi CEBS®, CPFA™, AIFA®, Senior Vice President, Retirement Plan Services | HUB International |
|
| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 8:50 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| Breakout 1 - Myth Busting Retirement Income | |
| This panel will discuss implementation and monitoring considerations from an advisor, fiduciary and resource perspective. | |
| Moderator: Renee Scherzer | OneDigital, Senior Vice President, Retirement Plan Consulting Panelists: Scott Colangelo | Prime Capital Investment Advisors John Faustino | Broadridge |
|
| Location: Flanagan | |
| Breakout 2 – Strategic Pricing and Benchmarking: Driving Competitive Advantage | |
| Effective pricing strategies are essential for maintaining profitability and staying competitive. This session will explore pricing models, industry benchmarks, and best practices for setting optimal prices. Whether you’re fine-tuning your pricing approach or developing a new strategy, this session will provide valuable frameworks and actionable insights to strengthen your pricing decisions. | |
| Moderator: Craig Rosenthal | Fiduciary Decisions Panelists: John M. Ludwig, ChFC, AIF®, CRPS®, CPFA | LHD Retirement |
|
| Location: Midtown A | |
| Breakout 3 - The next wave, understanding litigation hotspots | |
| From fiduciary breaches to excessive fee claims, retirement plans continue to face a rising tide of legal scrutiny. This session explores the evolving litigation landscape impacting the most active hotspots and emerging risks. We’ll examine recent case law, regulatory shifts, and plaintiff strategies that are reshaping plan governance and sponsor liability. | |
| Moderator: David Levine | Groom Law Group |
|
| Location: Midtown A | |
| 9:40 a.m. | Transition Break |
| 9:45 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| Breakout 4 – The next wave, understanding litigation hotspots | |
| From fiduciary breaches to excessive fee claims, retirement plans continue to face a rising tide of legal scrutiny. This session explores the evolving litigation landscape impacting the most active hotspots and emerging risks. We’ll examine recent case law, regulatory shifts, and plaintiff strategies that are reshaping plan governance and sponsor liability. | |
| Speaker/Moderator: David Levine | Groom Law Group |
|
| Location: Midtown A | |
| Breakout 5 – Inside the PEP Mindset: What Sponsors and Advisors Really Think | |
| As Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) continue to evolve, how aligned are plan sponsors and financial advisors in their expectations, adoption strategies, and long-term outlook? This session unpacks third-party research to reveal where perspectives converge, where they diverge, and what that means for the future of pooled plan models. | |
| Moderator: Speaker TBA | Company TBA Panelists: Panelist TBA | Company TBA |
|
| Location: Midtown B | |
| Breakout 6 – A Year in the Life of a Client | |
| Even in a year without major transitions like recordkeeper changes or mergers, retirement plan governance demands consistent attention and strategic oversight. This session offers a quarter-by-quarter walkthrough of what a well- managed retirement plan looks like, highlighted key fiduciary responsibilities, participant engagement strategies, compliance milestones, and vendor oversight. Designed for plan advisors, this panel will provide practical insights into maintaining plan health, improving outcomes, and staying ahead of regulatory expectations – all while keeping the participant experience front and center. | |
| Moderator: Speaker TBA | Company TBA Panel: Paul D’Aiutolo | The D’Aiutolo Malcolm & Associates Investment Consulting Group at UBS Kathleen Kelly | Compass Financial Partners, LLC Leah Sylvester | Shepherd Financial |
|
| Location: Flanagan | |
| 10:35 a.m. | Break |
| 10:50 a.m. | General Session 2: Government Affairs session |
| Speaker: Jennifer Flitton | Invesco | |
| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 11:40 a.m. | Group Photos |
| 11:55 a.m. | Lunch |
| 12:50 p.m. | General Session 3: Private Markets |
| Description: TBA | |
| Panelists: Jonathan Epstein | DCALTA Andy Harbour | Morgan Stanley Scott Schlappi | HUB International |
|
| Location: Flanagan Room | |
| 1:40 p.m. | Transition Break |
| 1:45 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| Breakout 7 – The Next Chapter Industry Evolution in Focus | |
| Step into the future with an exploration of where our industry is headed. This breakout session offers a forward-looking lens on emerging trends, technologies, and evolving market forces that will shape the next five years. | |
| Moderator: Speaker TBA | Company TBA Panelists: Panelist TBA | Company TBA |
|
| Location: Midtown A | |
| Breakout 8 – Valuable Resources from RAC Member Firms | |
| Hear from your peers on the valuable resources offered by member firms and how they are using them to elevate their practice. | |
| Speaker / Moderator: Speaker TBA | Company TBA Panel: Courtenay Shipley | Retirement Planology, Inc. Alex Assaley, III, AIF®, CPFA® | HUB International |
|
| Location: Midtown B | |
| Breakout 9 – The talent blueprint, cultivating success through smart team management | |
| Explore the essential components of a successful talent development strategy in today’s evolving workplace. Uncover practical tools for identifying strengths, recruiting top performers, and developing compensations strategies that attract and retain talent. Learn how smart, intentional team management – from hiring to pay to professional growth – can unlock the full potential of your people and drive long term success. | |
| Moderator: Julie Braun | Morgan Stanley Panelists: Chris Dubie | Morgan Stanley Steve Dimitriou | Mayflower Advisors Jania Stout | Prime Capital Financial |
|
| Location: Flanagan | |
| 2:35 p.m. | Break |
| 3:00 p.m. | Peer Sharing Sessions |
| Hear from your peers on best practices and success stories These sessions are for Advisors to discuss best practices and success stories on topics suggested in the registration process. Advisors, Practice Leaders, Service Providers, Associate Members – all are welcome to attend discussions. Attendees other than advisors and practice leaders: please refrain from using these sessions to promote your products, services, or your agenda. | |
| Peer Sharing Session 1 – What are you watching, reading, gifting or technology you are using? | |
| Moderator/Speaker: TBA | Company TBA | |
| Location: Midtown A | |
| Peer Sharing Session 2 – What are you watching, reading, gifting or technology you are using? | |
| Moderator/Speaker: TBA | Company TBA | |
| Location: Midtown B | |
| Peer Sharing Session 3 – What are you watching, reading, gifting or technology you are using? | |
| Moderator/Speaker: TBA | Company TBA | |
| Location: Flanagan | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Transition Break |
| 4:10 p.m. | General Session 4 – Designed to Endure: The Competitive Power of Distinction |
| True distinction in business isn’t found in what you sell, but in who you are. In this fireside chat, Renee and Ushi explore how clarity of identity creates a competitive edge, unlocks revenue, and builds the kind of influence that endures. They’ll challenge you to think beyond the box of success and ask the question that defines lasting impact: What will live beyond you? | |
|
Introduction: Speakers: |
|
| Location: Flanagan | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Closing |
| Meeting Planning Committee Co-chairs: Craig Rosenthal, Chief Marketing Officer | Fiduciary Decisions Scott L. Schlappi CEBS®, CPFA™, AIFA®, Senior Vice President, Retirement Plan Services | HUB International |
|
| Location: Flanagan | |
| 5:15 p.m. | Hors d’oeuvres and Cocktail Hour at Invesco |
HOTEL
Hotel Reservations
Kimpton Shane Atlanta1340 W Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
$195 per night not including taxes and incidentals
Please click here for room reservations
MEETING PLANNING COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs
Craig Rosenthal Chief Marketing Officer | Fiduciary Decisions
Scott L. Schlappi CEBS®, CPFA™, AIFA® Senior Vice President, Retirement Plan Services | Wealth Plan Advisors - a division of HUB International
MEMBERS
Melissa Cowan | Cowan Consulting
C. Andrew Harbour CFP®, CIMA® | Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting Atlanta
Robert Haverstrom AIF®, C(k)P® | Corebridge Financial
Paula A. Hendrickson CFP®, C(K)P®, CBFA® | NFP Retirement Division
John Kinsley | John Hancock
Daniella Moiseyev Head of Content Strategy | Principal Financial Group
Peggy Santhouse Special Consultant
William Schories AIF®, CIMA®, CRPS® | Invesco
