The IRS released the long-awaited guidance on the mandatory Roth catch-up contribution requirement, which will be effective beginning in January. This fast paced, interactive session will focus on the details of the requirement, with an emphasis on the provisions that were modified from the proposed regulations. The speakers will also discuss plan design issues and offer some tips for coping with the rules. In addition, the session will provide a brief overview of the rules in the final regulations relating to the increased catch-up limits for participants who are age 60 – 63.
About the Speakers
Bob Kaplan, CPC, QPA™, QKC, QKA®, Director of Technical Education, American Retirement Association
Bob Kaplan is the Director of Technical Education for the American Retirement Association (ARA). In this role he is the Subject Matter Expert for the content of the educational programs for the ARA. Bob is also a frequent speaker at industry conferences and on webcasts. Bob is a former member of ASPPA’s Leadership Council and Co-Chair of the organization’s Government Affairs Committee. Bob is a former member of NIPA’s Board of Directors and the Board of Managers of the American Institute of Retirement Education. In 2009, Bob was presented with NIPA’s Lifetime Achievement Award for contributions to the retirement industry. Bob has over 40 years of experience in the retirement industry including administration, consulting, sales and training. He is also a former high school basketball coach.
Robert Richter, J.D., LL.M., APM, Retirement Education Counsel, American Retirement Association
Robert Richter joined the American Retirement Association (ARA) as Retirement Education Counsel in January of 2019, where he’s primarily responsible for maintaining the ERISA Outline Book and assisting with ARA educational programs. Robert was previously a vice president with FIS (previously SunGard and Corbel) where he managed the consulting department and was responsible for authoring and supporting FIS retirement plan documents. Robert served as President of the American Retirement Association in 2017 and in 2012 (ASPPA). Robert is a Fellow in the American College of Employee Benefit Counsel and is a member of The Florida Bar. Robert received a B.S., with a major in Finance, from the University of Florida, a J.D. from Florida State University, and an LL.M. in taxation from the University of Florida.
Participant Information
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