FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PSCA 2012: More News, More Access, More Views
Chicago (January 4, 2012) – “The Plan Sponsor Council of America (PSCA) is jumpstarting 2012 with new access, new education, and a new look,” said David Wray, PSCA’s President. “We are pleased to have a new website that will meet the needs of our members, including online registration, links to webinars, enhanced research, and other features to help plan sponsors get the information they need to better manage their company’s retirement plans.”
PSCA offers new programs and initiatives designed to increase the scope of the education and information for the plan sponsor community. The new programs include:
- PSCA’s Online ERISA Fiduciary Training Program. PSCA offers a comprehensive program designed for members of fiduciary committees and other employees who have primary responsibility for the operation of their company’s ERISA plans. Participants can study at their own pace, and all lessons and tests are available exclusively online. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a fiduciary training certificate.
- The Hueler Income Solutions® Platform. PSCA plan sponsor member companies can now provide their retiring employees who are interested in investigating the benefits of a fixed payment system with access to a web-based annuity purchasing option that allows employees to compare income annuities from leading insurance companies. This annuity purchasing portal includes a robust education component but does not include access to guidance. Accessing the Hueler Income Solutions® platform through PSCA affords member firms access without the standard connection fee of $5,000 charged to individual plan sponsors. Annuity quotes through the platform will be competitive due to competition and a low, fully disclosed, transaction fee of 1 percent. PSCA will not receive any remuneration in the event a plan participant chooses to purchase an annuity through the Income Solutions® platform.
- Regional Conferences and National Conference. In 2012, PSCA will host three regional conferences in Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas where attendees can hear the latest information about plan design, compliance, regulatory issues, and best practices from industry leaders. They can also begin planning to attend PSCA’s 65th Annual National Conference on September 11-14, 2012 at The Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, LA, where the program will focus on the theme of “Reframing Retirement.”
- Focus on 403(b). Look for PSCA to take on a larger role in the 403(b) community by leveraging the 2012 403(b) Plan Survey and introducing new content online, through educational webinars, and at PSCA conferences throughout the year.
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The Plan Sponsor Council of America (PSCA), a national, non-profit association of 1,200 companies and their six million employees, advocates increased retirement security through profit sharing, 401(k), and related defined contribution programs to federal policymakers. PSCA makes practical assistance available to its members with profit sharing and 401(k) plan design, administration, investment, compliance, and communication materials. PSCA, established in 1947, is based on the principle that “defined contribution partnership in the workplace fits today’s reality.” PSCA's services are tailored to meet the needs of both large and small companies with members ranging in size from Fortune 100 firms to small, entrepreneurial businesses.
The Plan Sponsor Council of America (PSCA) is a nonprofit association that provides services, best practice information, and advocacy to defined contribution plan sponsors. Members have access to a broad range of resources and programs that address the varying needs of both small and large companies. Membership includes 1,200 companies ranging in size from Fortune 100 firms to small, entrepreneurial businesses. 
