Trustees of Taft-Hartley benefit plans learned about changes in regulations and the importance of prudent management of the plans at Understanding Your Fiduciary Responsibilities Sept. 15. The seminar was sponsored by MorganStanleySmith Barney and the LMC, with support from Fidelity.
Keynote speaker Mark Underwood, associate regional director of the U.S. Dept. of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration, explained new rules for plans and particularly for investment advisors. He also discussed the DOL's investigation and enforcement efforts and gave tips on how to address audits and prevent problems. Brian Dunn and Bridget Thoenen, Dunn & Davison, provided advice on identifying compliance issues and how to address them. And David Black, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, led a panel discussion providing more depth on the issue.
For more information contact Janis Dickey at janis.dickey@morganstanleysmithbarney.com.