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General sessions and breakouts will provide coaching, motivating and innovative sales ideas as well as in-depth information on retirement issues relating to the not-for-profit and public markets, technical education, and legislative updates.
Network
The NTSA Summit is the premier 403(b) and 457(b) forum for education, compliance and sales ideas for advisors, providers, agents, broker/dealers, sales and marketing managers, office staff, plan sponsors and other business officials.
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Attendees can learn, share, and interact with recognized authorities and top experts in the financial services and retirement industry.
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General Information
CRES Advisor Discount $350 (valid through Nov 30)
Advisors
| Early Bird Discounted Price (valid until 12/31/21) |
Regular Event Price (valid until 1/28/22) |
Onsite Event Price (valid after 1/28/22) |
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| Strategic Partner Advisor | $500 | $600 | $700 |
| NTSA Member Advisor | $650 | $750 | $850 |
Non-Advisors
| Early Bird Discounted Price (valid until 12/31/21) |
Regular Event Price (valid until 1/28/22) |
Onsite Event Price (valid after 1/28/22) |
|
| Strategic Partner Non-Advisor | $700 | $800 | $900 |
| NTSA Member Non-Advisor | $850 | $950 | $1,050 |
| Non-member | $1,200 | $1,300 | $1,400 |
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Agenda
Preliminary schedule as of October 2021. Times and topics subject to change. Stay tuned for the full agenda! Anchored by keynote sessions featuring some of the top industry thought leaders, workshops are divided by tracks for advisors and technical industry professionals so you can choose content most relevant to you!
Sunday, February 6
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
New Attendee Orientation
Welcome to your very first NTSA Summit! Get the most of your conference experience by attending this quick first time attendee orientation hosted by the NTSA Summit Steering Committee. Connect with other first-time attendees, meet the NTSA Leadership Council and NTSA Elite Advisors. We are excited to have you join us!
1:00 – 1:30 pm
NTSA Business Meeting
Come celebrate the achievements of NTSA! Darlene Flagg, 2021 NTSA President, will provide a year in review, incoming at-large members of the 2022 NTSA Leadership Council will be presented to the membership and an awards presentation will take place. The Washington Update session will begin immediately following, so come get your seats early!
1:30 – 2:30 pm
General Session 1:
Federal & State Legislative Update
Find out what you need to know about the rapid policy developments coming from Washington, D.C. Will transformative retirement policies – like retirement plan coverage for all and a new government retirement contribution matching program – be included in a new Democratic reconciliation bill? What are the most important provisions in SECURE 2.0 – the second bipartisan comprehensive retirement bill that Congress is considering in three years?
In addition, you will learn about NTSA state-specific advocacy efforts. NTSA and our strategic partners work alongside each other, championing retirement investment choice and the merits of working with a financial advisor. Around the country, states are increasingly introducing legislation that expands the reach of their state’s 457(b) plan as well as introducing auto-enroll features for their state sanctioned retirement plans. NTSA supports both broader coverage and auto-enroll, but only to the extent these actions do not interfere with a participant’s ability to choose from a broad array of retirement investments and work with a qualified financial advisor.
Brian H. Graff, Esq., APM, Chief Executive Officer, American Retirement Association
Mark Luckinbill, Executive Director, NTSA
3:00 – 3:50 pm
Concurrent Workshops
4:00 – 4:50 pm
Concurrent Workshops
4:50 – 6:15 pm
Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Monday, February 7
7:00 – 8:00 am EST
Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
8:00 – 8:50 a.m.
General Session 2:
Changes in Financial Services and the Effects of 403(b)s
9:00 – 9:50 a.m.
Concurrent Workshops
10:20 – 11:10 a.m.
Concurrent Workshops
11:20 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
General Session 3:
Retirement Plans & BIPOC Communities
12:20 – 1:50 p.m.
NTSA Awards Luncheon
2:00 – 2:50 p.m.
General Session 4:
IRA Business Needs
Welcome to the world of IRAs that will (1) allow you, the advisor, to provide another benefit feature; (2) maintain the assets of your client after they separate from service; (3) Rolling over within the employer plan and the same advisor can be used plus it will prevent leakage and much more!
This session will cover Payroll Deduction IRAs; Omnibus IRAs; Deemed IRAs and Employer IRAs. Employer IRAs have been around since 1975 but the SECURE Act has revitalize this product and put them on Steroids by allowing a MEP provision to apply.
3:00 – 3:50 p.m.
Concurrent Workshops
4:20 – 5:10 p.m.
Concurrent Workshops
8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
NTSA at Night
Tuesday, February 8
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
General Session 5:
Keynote Speaker
9:10 – 10:00 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
10:20 – 11:30 a.m.
General Session 6:
Keynote Speaker
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
CRES Recertification Course
CRES advisors are required to complete the annual CRES Recertification Course to maintain their certification and to reaffirm your commitment to the CRES standards and practices. By attending, advisors can complete the annual recertification at no additional cost – while also earning 2 hours of CFP CE!
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
CRES Bootcamp
Become an NTSA Certified Retirement Education Specialist (CRES) by attending this workshop and learn how to present the retirement literacy curriculum, overcome school access challenges, and motivate clients to achieve retirement security. Advisors that complete the certificate program are eligible to present the NTSA Retirement Literacy Course in our nation’s schools and are listed on the NTSA registry of certified advisors.
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
TGPC Cram Course
Ready to pass the TGPC Credential exam but need a final boost to get you there? Then this is the session for you! Join Sue Diehl, one of NTSA’s leading experts as she walks you through the most essential components of the TGPC content, including test-taking strategies as she prepares you to take the credential exam and be successful on your first attempt.
Participants should already be enrolled the TGPC Credential Program.
Registration:
Conference Location
Renaissance Phoenix Downtown
100 N 1st St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Room Rate: $229/night single or double
Cut-off Date: January 7, 2022
Reserve a Room directly with the hotel
Confirmation
NTSA will send an email confirmation of your registration. If you have not received it within 10 business days after registering, please email Accounting.
Cancellation Refund Policy
Submit all requests to accountsreceivable@usaretirement.org by December 31, 2021. A refund of the conference fee, minus a $100 processing fee, will be given for cancellations received by that date. No refunds will be granted for requests received after this date. Please note that refunds will not be given for no-shows.
Substitution Policy
Substitution of registrations are gladly accepted prior to the conference or onsite. Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant. The individual submitting the substitution request is responsible for updating any contact information and for all financial obligations (any balance due) associated with that substitution.
Badges
Attendees who register in advance may pick up their badge and onsite materials at the Registration Desk during conference hours. If you do not check in at the Registration Desk to pick up your badge, you will be deemed a no-show and continuing education credit will not be issued. Attendees will not be allowed to pick up other attendees’ badges/materials.
Continuing Education:
NTSA Continuing Education Calculator
50 minutes
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1 credit hour
75 minutes
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1.5 credit hours
100 minutes
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2.0 credit hours
NTSA Members
The conference is designed to offer up to 13 hours of CE credit, plus an additional 3.5 credits for the bootcamp. To request approval for state insurance or legal CE, please submit your request here by DATE HERE.
Resources
Event Code of Conduct
The American Retirement Association, the umbrella organization for the individual membership organizations: ASPPA, ASEA, NAPA, NTSA and PSCA (collectively the “ARA”), is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all participants at ARA events. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, service providers and ARA staff members, and all others are expected to abide by this Events Code of Conduct. This policy applies to all ARA events (in-person and virtual), including all meetings and conferences, as well as events sponsored by organizations other than ARA but held in conjunction with ARA events. Read the full Code of Conduct.
Antitrust Policy
The American Retirement Association, the umbrella organization for five affiliate organizations, ASPPA, ASEA, NAPA, NTSA and PSCA (collectively the “ARA”), assigns the highest priority to full compliance with both the letter and the spirit of antitrust laws and it is vital that any ARA meetings be conducted in a manner consistent with this policy. Read the full Antitrust Policy.
Program Content
The views and opinions expressed by speakers or others who have provided materials to and for this conference are not necessarily those of NTSA or ARA or its affiliate organizations. NTSA, ARA, and its affiliate organizations assume no responsibility for, nor endorse, any of the comments, recommendations or materials that are provided.
Consent to Use of Photographic Images
Your registration and attendance at, or participation in, the ASPPA annual conference and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to grant NTSA permission to use photos taken of you at the event for news, promotion, and similar purposes.
Unauthorized Solicitations
Solicitation of business by anyone other than NTSA exhibitors and sponsors is strictly prohibited. Please report any violations to the registration desk.
COVID-19 Protocols
Rest assured NTSA will comply with all large-event safety protocols consistent with state and local guidance, CDC, and WHO guidelines in effect in February. The NTSA team will continue to work closely with the hotel to develop event protocols designed with your health, safety, and comfort in mind. As safety guidelines and requirements change between now and February, we will continue to adapt and refine our approach, sharing new developments with you on this resource page as they occur.
All attendees will be required to complete a Covid waiver in order to attend the event. If the waiver is not signed in advance, you will be prompted to complete it before you can collect your badge onsite. No one will be granted admission to the event if a waiver is not completed.
Updated October 2021
Face Coverings
Those who are fully vaccinated are no longer required to wear masks when in both indoor and outdoor public places throughout the city of Phoenix. Masks will still be required at the airport and on public transportation.
Social Distancing
All capacity and distancing restrictions have been lifted for all indoor and outdoor venues. These establishments may resume normal operations at 100% capacity. The NTSA team will continue to work closely with the hotel to ensure the health and safety of all attendees. Operational adjustments may occur throughout the event to ensure the health and safety of all attendees. Please adhere to all signage and direction from all staff.
Exhibit Hall
The exhibit space will be designed to allow for wider aisles and appropriate spacing between booths to ensure effective traffic flow and to allow ample space for attendees to move freely through the exhibit hall.
Food and Beverage
Meals, breaks and receptions have been redesigned to enhance safety, limit lines and allow for effective traffic flow. The number of food and beverage stations will be increased to ensure easy access and reduce crowding.
Enhanced Cleaning and Safety Protocols
Hotel staff will clean and refresh the space throughout the conference. All cleaning in the hotel will be conducted in accordance with CDC, WHO, and local health district requirements. Hotel staff have been rigorously trained to understand safety protocols and will be equipped with the proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Signage will be highly visible throughout the convention center to remind guests and employees to practice good hygiene. In addition, increased cleaning schedules for common areas and high-contact touchpoints such as doorknobs, escalator railings and elevators have been instituted and hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the convention center and in dining areas.
Committee:
NTSA thanks all its volunteers for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the organization this past year! Volunteering provides members with a great opportunity for networking, involvement in the organization, and a closer look at how NTSA and its efforts directly affect our industry. It is also a pathway to NTSA leadership positions. Learn how to get involved.
Darlene Flagg
National Life Group
Conferences Co-Chair
NTSA President
Christopher Zingaro
ABMM Financial
Conferences Co-Chair
Michael Castino
Security Benefit
Susan D. Diehl, QPA
PenServ Plan Services, Inc.
Michael Linehan
Equitable
Jennifer Prosise, CRES
The Voyager Group, Ltd.
David B. Wolfe, CRES
Educators Financial Services, Inc.
Kristine J. Coffey, CPC, CPFA, CRES
CPE Associates, Ltd.- Awards Committee
NTSA Management Council
James Kelleher, CPFA
Carruth Compliance Consulting, Inc.
NTSA Immediate Past-President
Mark Luckinbill
American Retirement Association
NTSA Executive Director
Sponsors:
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