VENUE - HOTEL INFORMATION - MEETING AGENDA - MEETING PLANNING COMMITTEE

VENUE & HOST

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Morningstar
Auditorium (7th Floor)
22 West Washington Street
Chicago, IL 60602

AGENDA

Monday, June 16, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Board Meeting Location: Tivoli Room at The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop
1:30 p.m.	Opening
	Kelly Famiglietta, AIF®, C(k)P®, CFP®, CPFA - Partner | Charles Stephen and Company, Inc. President of the Retirement Advisor Council
	Location: Auditorium
1:45 p.m.	Welcome
	Matthew Savage, SVP, Business Development | Morningstar Retirement
	Location: Auditorium
1:55 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 | Wealth Plan Advisors - a division of HUB International
	Location: Auditorium
2:10 p.m.	Session with the Board
	Kelly Famiglietta, AIF®, C(k)P®, CFP®, CPFA | Charles Stephen and Company, Inc. Lisa Buffington, AIF®, CPFA® | Marsh McLennan Agency | New England Amy Glynn | Viking Cove Institute Robert Haverstrom | Corebridge Financial Matt Luksa, CRPS® | First Eagle Investments
	Location: Auditorium
3:10 p.m.	Transition Break
3:15 p.m.	General Session 1: Morningstar: Beyond Investments – The Value of Advice from Managed Accounts
	Managed accounts offer more than just personalized investment management—they provide participants with a comprehensive approach to retirement readiness. This session explores how managed accounts can deliver meaningful value through financial planning, behavioral nudges, and personalized advice. We’ll discuss how plan sponsors and advisors can leverage these solutions to improve participant outcomes and demonstrate measurable success beyond performance alone.
	Speaker/Moderator: Nathan Voris | Morningstar
	Location: Auditorium
4:05 p.m.	Adjourn
5:00 p.m.	Transportation to Dinner Cruise (meet in lobby of the Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago)
5:15 p.m.	Boarding at Navy Pier (600 E. Grand Avenue) – Odyssey Lake Michigan
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.	Dinner cruise on Odyssey Lake Michigan

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

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: Auditorium
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 | Wealth Plan Advisors - a division of HUB International
	Location: Auditorium
8:50 a.m.	Breakout Sessions
	Breakout 1 – AI Fluency for Retirement Plan Professionals
	AI isn’t coming for your job. It’s coming for the tasks that make your job harder. In this hands-on session, we’ll explore how retirement plan professionals can become AI fluent...not coders, but confident users. You’ll learn how to delegate repetitive tasks to AI, accelerate research and communication, and enhance your strategic thinking without needing a tech degree. Whether you’re a plan advisor, recordkeeper, asset manager, or TPA, you’ll walk away with practical tools to save time and sharpen your competitive edge.
	Speaker/Moderator: Spencer X. Smith | AmpliPhi
	Location: Training Room 1
	Breakout 2 – Myth Busting Retirement Income
	Join us for an insightful discussion that debunks common misconceptions about retirement income. We'll explore and provide practical guidance on best practices for implementing a retirement income feature in retirement plans.
	Speaker/Moderator: Erin Hall |Strategic Retirement Partners Panelists: Kelby Meyers, CPFA®, AIF | Nestimate Steve McCoy | iJoin Philip Chao | Nexus338, LLC
	Location: Training Room 2
	Breakout 3 – Strategic Pricing and Benchmarking: Driving Competitive Advantage
	Speaker/Moderator: Craig Rosenthal | Fiduciary Decisions Panelists: John Ludwig | LHD Retirement Jim Sampson | Hib Group Retirement Services
	Location: Auditorium
9:40 a.m.	Transition Break
9:45 a.m.	Breakout Sessions
	Breakout 4 – Lessons Learned from an Expert Witness: Behind the Scenes of Class Action Litigation
	Join us for an engaging session with Eric Dyson, a seasoned expert witness in ERISA class action lawsuits, as he shares invaluable insights garnered from his extensive experience in the field. This presentation is tailored specifically for financial advisors who work with ERISA retirement plans and are committed to elevating their fiduciary practices. In this session, Eric will delve into critical lessons learned from recent ERISA litigation, offering you actionable strategies to enhance fiduciary responsibility among plan committee members and fiduciaries. By focusing on proactive measures, you’ll discover how to not only improve overall fiduciary practices but also strengthen the relationships you maintain with your plan’s service team. This session will empower you with the knowledge to help your clients navigate the complexities of fiduciary duties, ensuring their plans are managed with the utmost integrity and compliance. Additionally, you’ll hear from fellow RAC members who have successfully integrated these strategies into their own practice. They will share practical tools and techniques that can enhance your advisory services and support your clients in fostering a culture of fiduciary excellence.
	Speaker/Moderator: Eric Dyson | 90 North Consulting Panelists: Deana Calvelli | NFP Retirement Glenn Able | Creative Planning Retirement Services
	Location: Training Room 1
	Breakout 5 – Workplace RetireTech Brands that are Leading Industry Innovation
	Learn about the companies that are tackling the biggest challenges in workplace retirement and the trends where technology and strategy and driving the biggest impact, paving the way for a more accessible and engaging future.
	Moderators: Lisa Kottler | KWP Growth Partners Will Prest | KWP Growth Partners
	Location: Auditorium
	Breakout 6 – From Challenge to Momentum: Building and Energizing Your Team for What's Next?
	In this session, industry leaders and strategists will explore how to assemble and empower teams that can successfully navigate periods of growth and transition. Panelists will share insights on identifying key roles, aligning team strengths with evolving business goals, and fostering a culture that embraces change. Whether scaling operations, entering new markets, or undergoing internal transformation, this discussion will offer practical strategies to build resilient, agile teams equipped for sustainable success.
	Moderator: Renee Scherzer | OneDigital Retirement Advisors Panelists: Kaci Skidgel | Summit Financial Group, Inc. Jessica Ballin | 401k Plan Professionals Jason Burriss, CIMA®, C(k)P®, CPFA® | The Psaltis Group at Morgan Stanley
	Location: Training Room 2
10:35 a.m.	Break
10:50 a.m.	General Session 2: Financial Wellness Awards
	Moderator: Jason Burriss, CIMA®, C(k)P®, CPFA® | The Psaltis Group at Morgan Stanley Award recipients: Michelle Bergland, Chief People Officer at GID Investment Advisers LLC Lee Ownbey, Vice President, Total Rewards at Beam Therapeutics
	Location: Auditorium
11:40 a.m.	Group Photo
11:55 a.m.	Lunch
12:50 p.m.	General Session 3: Cybersecurity – A Shared Responsibility
	Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility—and a growing concern—for retirement plan professionals. This session equips advisors with the knowledge and tools to guide plan sponsors through cyber due diligence, assess the evolving threat landscape, and implement strong cyber hygiene practices. We’ll cover the latest in RFP cyber questions, provide a practical advisor checklist, and examine how AI is reshaping both risks and defenses in the digital age.
	Speakers: Melanie Bergen | Principal Brian Gault | Fidelity Investments
	Location: Auditorium
1:40 p.m.	Transition Break
1:45 p.m.	Breakout Sessions
	Breakout 7 – From Nest Egg to Next Chapter – How to Transition your Participants to Wealth Management Relationships
	As participants near their retirement, their financial needs evolve – creating a key moment to shift them from retirement plans to personalized wealth management. This sessions explores how to identify those moments, build trust, and create a smooth transition that benefits both participants and your business. Learn practice strategies to turn retirement savings into long-term advisory relationships.
	Moderator: Lisa Buffington | Marsh McLennan Agency Panelists: Jania Stout | Prime Capital Financial Tommy Ford | Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Erin Hall |Strategic Retirement Partners
	Location: Training Room 1
	Breakout 8 – Partners are Better than Vendors
	What's the difference between working with true partners, compared to vendors? In this session, several recordkeeper representatives will discuss ways in which good communication, data sharing are helping advisors more effectively manage their business. In addition, we will talk about what's available to in terms of value adds like research and thought leadership around trending topics like Income, Privates, PEPs, etc. And, you may have time to ask that pressing question you've always wanted to ask.
	Speaker / Moderator: Patrick Bushlack | The Standard Panel: Dan Dodillet | John Hancock Chris Johnson | Empower Maggie Younis | Lincoln Financial Group
	Location: Training Room 2
	Breakout 9 – AI Fluency for Retirement Plan Professionals
	AI isn’t coming for your job. It’s coming for the tasks that make your job harder. In this hands-on session, we’ll explore how retirement plan professionals can become AI fluent...not coders, but confident users. You’ll learn how to delegate repetitive tasks to AI, accelerate research and communication, and enhance your strategic thinking without needing a tech degree. Whether you’re a plan advisor, recordkeeper, asset manager, or TPA, you’ll walk away with practical tools to save time and sharpen your competitive edge.
	Moderator: Spencer X. Smith | AmpliPhi
	Location: Auditorium
2:35 p.m.	Break
3:00 p.m.	Peer Sharing
	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 – Topic TBA
	Moderator: Lisa Buffington | Marsh McLennan Agency
	Location: TBD
	Peer Sharing Session 2 – Topic TBA
	Moderator: Derek Fiorenza | Summit Group Retirement Planners, Inc.
	Location: TBD
	Peer Sharing Session 3 – Topic TBA
	Moderator: Susan Shoemaker | CAPTRUST
	Location: TBD
4:00 p.m.	Transition Break
4:10 p.m.	General Session 4– Investment Solution – Private Markets
	Join us for an engaging dialogue with three industry leaders deeply connected to the investment thesis of Private Markets. Chris Walker, Managing Director at Neuberger Berman; Matt Luksa, VP Retirement Relationship Manager at First Eagle; and Hal Ratner, Global Head of Research at Morningstar, will share their insights on the appeal and challenges of Private Markets in the Defined Contribution (DC) space. Together, they will examine key considerations such as fees, liquidity, and the long-term outlook for this growing investment area. As interest in Private Markets continues to rise, this discussion will focus on a critical question: Should the advantages that this asset class has provided to Institutional and Defined Benefit plans be extended to the everyday 401(k) participant? Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation on the future of Private Markets in DC plans!
	Moderators: Kelly Famiglietta | Charles Stephen and Company, Inc. Panelists: Chris Walker | Neuberger Berman Hal Ratner | Morningstar Matt Luksa | First Eagle
	Location: Auditorium
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 | Wealth Plan Advisors - a division of HUB International
	Location: Auditorium
5:15 p.m.	Adjourn
5:15 p.m.	Hors d’oeuvres and Cocktail Hour at Morningstar

HOTEL

Hotel Reservations

The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop
171 W Randolph Street
Chicago, IL  60601

Click here by May 27, 2025 for hotel reservations at the special rate of $239 per night not including taxes and 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

Julie Braun CRPS^® QPFC^® | Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting
Patrick Bushlack AIF^®, CPFA^® | The Standard
Esti Buskin | Nuveen
Melissa Cowan | Cowan Consulting
Nicole Corning, CFP®, CRPC®, AIF® | Pathlight Advisors
Nicholas Cummings | OneAmerica
Glenn Dial | American Century Investments
Michael G. Doshier | T. Rowe Price
John Erickson AIF^® | The Standard
Derek Fiorenza C(k)P^®, CPFA™, AIF^®, PPC™, MSBA | Summit Group Retirement Planners
Tommy B. Ford C(k)P^® | The Gibson Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Erin Hall MBA, AIF^®, C(k)P^®, CPFA | Strategic Retirement Partners
C. Andrew Harbour CFP^®, CIMA® | Morgan Stanley Graystone Consulting Atlanta
Thomas Harty | Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Robert Haverstrom AIF^®, C(k)P^® | Corebridge Financial
Paula A. Hendrickson CFP^®, C(K)P^®, CBFA^® | NFP Retirement Division
Ami Hindia | Fidelity Investments
Greg Hobson CFP^®, AIF^® | Greenspring Wealth Management, Inc.
John Kinsley | John Hancock
Jason Kircher | Morningstar Retirement
Matt Luksa CRPS^® | First Eagle Investments
Greg Marsh AIF^® | Bridgehaven Fiduciary Partners
Robert A. Massa, ChFC^®, CEBS^®, CPFA™, AIF^®, CBC | Qualified Plan Advisors
Emily Minnich CFP^® | Gaertner Investment Consulting Group
Daniella Moiseyev Special Consultant
Daniel J. Peluse AIF^®, C(k)P^®, CBFA^®, CRPS^® | Wintrust Wealth Management
Troy L. Redstone CFPA^®, AIF^®, CFEI^®, CBFA^® | PHD. Retirement Consulting
Peggy Santhouse Special Consultant
Matthew Savage | Morningstar Retirement
Timothy M. Schannep CFP^® | Retirement Wealth Partners, LLC
Renee Scherzer | OneDigital
William Schories AIF^®, CIMA^®, CRPS^® | Invesco
Ryan Schutty | Principal Asset Management
Neil Shifman | Ubiquity Retirement
Geoff White | GRP Financial