Fiduciary Duties & Responsibilities

Join the Western Pension & Benefits Council, Seattle Chapter, as we welcome Chris Swanson, Deputy Regional Director of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employee Benefits Security Administration. 

This presentation will cover what to expect from an EBSA investigation, including fiduciary duties and responsibilities, an overview of the investigative process, examples of some common violations, and a brief introduction to EBSA’s voluntary fiduciary compliance program.

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Chris Swanson is Deputy Director for the San Francisco Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). EBSA’s mission is to protect the security of the retirement, health, and other workplace related benefits of American workers and their families. The San Francisco Regional Office is one of EBSA’s ten nationwide regional offices, and covers Northern California, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.

Chris has worked for EBSA for 15 years, including as an investigator and supervisory investigator. As the Deputy Director, he coordinates with the Regional Director to oversee the daily operations of the region, which includes an outreach, education, and assistance program, as well as an enforcement program.

SCHEDULE:


10:00 am - Registration/log in

10:00 - 10:50 - Fiduciary Duties & Responsibilities

10:50 - 11:00 - Questions & Answers 

   REGISTRATION:

Online registration closes at 2:00 pm November 16. Prior to the event, an email will be sent to paid registrants with the link to the webinar. Questions contact WP&BC Seattle Chapter via email: info@wpbcseattle.org, or by phone 206.653.7259.

A Certificate of Attendance is available upon request.  

No refunds after March 10 deadline. 

  FEES: 

$25 per members; $35 per non-members and guests. WP&BC strives to present timely and topical programs.  Please do not share the webinar link with others which you will receive prior to the event. 

  DATE:

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 

  LOCATION:

Webinar - email will be sent with link to the webinar.