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Specializing in ERISA & Employee Benefit; Estate Planning; Employment, Labor & Human Resources Law

 

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• OUR PROFESSIONALS

• Marcia S. Wagner
• Alvin D. Lurie
• Christopher J. Sowden
• Russell A. Gaudreau, Jr.
• John R. Keegan
• Diane Goulder Cohen
• Jon C. Schultze
• John J. Sohn
• Stephen P. Wilkes
• Eugene Pollingue
• Stuart B. Klein
• Guy B. Maxfield
• Stephen M. Newman
• David G. Gabor
• Dennis T. Blair
• Barry M. Newman
• Stephen J. Migausky
• Roberta F. Johnnene
• Ari J. Sonneberg
• Sholom M. Fine
• Alexander M. Olsen
• Regina Dinkes
• Leah A. Foertsch
• Virginia Peabody
• Marilen Hartnett
• Geri Zamber

MARCIA S. WAGNER
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Curriculum Vitae: Section Index (Alphabetical)

• Appointments and Committee Memberships
• Articles Published
• Bar Admissions
• Books Published
• Commendations and Honors
• Courses Taught
• Directorships
• Education
• Employment
• Governmental Testimony
• Journals and Periodicals Quoting Ms. Wagner
• Professional Activities
• Seminars and Presented Papers
• Television Appearances
• Webinars and Podcasts
• Whitepapers

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Employment

• The Wagner Law Group, A Professional Corporation, formerly known as Marcia S. Wagner, Esq. & Associates, P.C., Managing Director, Specializing in ERISA/Employee Benefits Law (August 1996 – Present)
• K&L Gates, formerly known as Warner & Stackpole, Partner, Specializing in ERISA/Employee Benefits Law; Head of ERISA/Employee Benefits Practice Group (July 1995 – August 1996)
• Powers & Hall, Of Counsel, Specializing in ERISA/Employee Benefits Law; Head of ERISA/Employee Benefits Practice Group (July 1993 – July 1995)
• Choate, Hall & Stewart, Associate, ERISA/Employee Benefits (January 1989 - June 1993)
• Bingham, Dana & Gould, Associate, Corporate Taxation/ERISA/Employee Benefits (September 1987 - January 1989)
• Harvard Law School, Teaching Assistant, Legal Writing Course (December 1986 - February 1987)
• Harvard College, Economics Teaching Fellow (August 1985 - June 1986)
• Cornell University, Teaching Assistant, Government Course (graduate level) (August 1983 - June 1984)

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Education

• Harvard Law School, Juris Doctorate, 1987
  • Honors: John M. Olin Law and Economics Research Fellowship, Who's Who Among American Law Students, Economics Teaching Fellowship at Harvard College
• Cornell University, Bachelor of Arts, 1984
  • Courses: Double major in Economics and Government
  • Honors: Summa cum laude, dean's list every semester, distinction in all subjects
  • Honor societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Lambda Delta
• London School of Economics and Political Science, General Course Degree, 1983
  • Courses: Graduate level Economics
  • Honors: Class One Distinction, top 5% of all foreign students

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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Bar Admissions

• Massachusetts, November 1987
• District of Columbia, December 1987

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Appointments and Committee Memberships

• IRS Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities, (2007 to 2010; 2010 Employee Benefits Subcommittee Chair) – Advice and consultation to the IRS on pension matters
  • 2010 – Analysis and Recommendations Regarding the IRS’s Determination Letter Program
  • 2009 – International Pension Issues in a Global Economy: A Survey and Assessment of IRS’ Role in Breaking Down the Barriers
  • 2008 – Improving the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System: A Roadmap for Greater Compliance
• Legg Mason Retirement Advisory Council, (2010 - )
• Fellow, American College of Employee Benefits Counsel, September 2008
• Harvard Law School, 10th, 15th, 20th and 25th Reunion Committee
• Membership to the National Association of Professional Women, (2007 - 2008)
• Advisory Board on Compensation Planning for Tax Management, Inc. (1993 -   )
• Advisory Council for Foundation for Fiduciary Studies, Joseph M. Katz School of Business, University of Pittsburgh (2004- )
• Advisory Board for Pension Assistance Project of Gerontology Institute of UMass Boston (1993 - 1997)
• American Arbitration Association, Council of Arbitrators (focus areas: ERISA/employee benefits law) (1993 - 1995)
• Commonwealth Institute – Million Dollar Circle Member (2005 - )
• Editorial Advisory Committee for Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America (2005 - )
• Editorial Board for Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report (1999 - )
• Employee Benefits Committee, American Bar Association Tax Section (1990 - )
• ERISA/Employee Benefits Law Committee, Boston Bar Association (1990 - )
• Pension Liaison Committee, IRS Key District Office, Brooklyn, NY (1992 - )
• Tax Section Council, Massachusetts Bar Association (1992 - )

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Books Published

• Quick Reference to HIPAA Compliance, Aspen Publishers, 2012 - 2013 edition
• ERISA-Litigation, Procedure, Preemption and Other Title I Issues, BNA Tax Management Portfolio, 2012
• The ERISA Fiduciary Compliance Guide, The National Underwriter Company, 2012
• Quick Reference to HIPAA Compliance, Aspen Publishers, 2011 - 2012 edition
• BNA Tax Management Portfolio: "EPCRS - Plan Correction and Disqualification," 2010 edition
• Quick Reference to HIPAA Compliance, Aspen Publishers, 2010-2011 edition
• Quick Reference to HIPAA Compliance, Aspen Publishers, 2004-2010 editions
• Bender's Federal Income Taxation of Retirement Plans, (Chapter 1: Introduction to Retirement Legislation and Guide to Application: From ERISA to Pension Protection Act) and (Chapter 11: Controlled Groups and Affiliated Service Groups) 2008 edition
• Advising Small Businesses: "Qualified Retirement Plans," West Services, Inc., 2007, 2008 and 2009 editions. Click here for excerpt, Chapter 39: Qualified Retirement Plans.
• BNA Tax Management Portfolio: "ERISA Litigation, Procedure, Preemption and Other Title I Issues" (2005)
• BNA Tax Management Portfolio: "EPCRS – Plan Correction and Disqualification," 2004 and 2009 editions
• Quick Reference to HIPAA Compliance, Aspen Publishers, 2004
• BNA Tax Management Portfolio: "Plan Disqualification and ERISA Litigation" (1993); update 1999
• Labor and Employment Law: Compliance and Litigation, Contributor for ERISA/employee benefits chapters, Clark, Boardman, Callaghan, 1997

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Courses Taught

• "Controlled Group, Affiliated Service Group, Leased Employee and Independent Contractor Issues," Continuing Professional Education for Internal Revenue Service Employee Plans Audit Agents, Northeast Division of Internal Revenue Service (2005)
• "Federal Employment Rights," Guest Lecturer for ERISA Portion of Course, Massachusetts School of Law, Fall 2001
• "Pension Law," Bentley College, Fall 1999 and Fall 2000

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Commendations and Honors

• Massachusetts Super Lawyers List, New England Super Lawyers Magazine, 2012
• Boston's Top Rated Lawyers, The Boston Globe, 2012
• 100 Most Influential People in The 401(k) Industry for 2012, 401(k) Wire (Ms. Wagner is No. 21)
• Massachusetts Super Lawyers List, New England Super Lawyers Magazine, 2011
• Top Women of Law, (PDF), Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, 2011
• Marcia Wagner nominated by Fiduciary News readers as "Top ERISA Attorney," June 2011
• Marcia Wagner is listed as one of the top 25 attorneys in the inaugural issue of Boston Business Journal's Who's Who of Attorneys in New England
• 100 Most Influential People in The 401(k) Industry for 2011, 401(k) Wire (Ms. Wagner is No. 27)
• Top 50 Women Lawyers in New England, New England Super Lawyers Magazine, 2010
• Massachusetts Super Lawyers List, New England Super Lawyers Magazine, 2010
• Commissioner’s Award, IRS Tax Exempt & Government Entities Division, 2010
• Boston’s Best Lawyers, The Boston Globe and Boston.com, 2010
• 100 Most Influential People in The 401(k) Industry for 2010, 401(k) Wire (Ms. Wagner is No. 40)
• New England Super Lawyers, New England Super Lawyers Magazine and Corporate Counsel Edition, 2009
• Top 50 Women Lawyers in New England, New England Super Lawyers Magazine, 2009
• Top 50 Female Attorneys in Massachusetts and New England, Law and Politics Magazine, 2009
• Massachusetts Super Lawyers List, New England Super Lawyers Magazine, 2009
• New England Super Lawyers, American Registry– Top Attorneys in New England, May 2009
• Boston's Best Lawyers, The Boston Globe and Boston.com, 2009
• Top 10 Corporate Lawyers, Boston Women's Business Journal and The Boston Herald, January 2009
• 100 Most Influential People in The 401(k) Industry for 2009, 401(k) Wire (Ms. Wagner is No. 76)
• The Best Lawyers in America: Employee Benefits Law, 2009
• Boston's Best Lawyers, The Boston Globe Magazine and Boston.com, 2008
• Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Boston Magazine– Top 100 Lawyers Overall and Top 50 Female Lawyers, 2008
• New England Super Lawyers, New England Super Lawyers Magazine– Top 100 Lawyers Overall and Top 50 Female Lawyers, 2008
• Massachusetts Super Lawyers List, New England Super Lawyers Magazine, October 2008
• List of the Best Lawyers, The Best of the U.S. 2008
• 100 Most Influential People in The 401(k) Industry for 2008, 401(k) Wire (Ms. Wagner is No. 73)
• Selected to be in The Best Lawyers in America: 2008 edition
• Top 50 Women Lawyers, Boston Magazine, November 2007
• Special 25th Anniversary Edition of Best Lawyers in America: Employee Benefits Law, 2007
• New England Super Lawyers, New England Super Lawyers Magazine, November 2007
• Who's Who Among Executives and Professional Women – Honors Edition, Representing Boston, MA, Biltmore Who's Who, January 2007
• International Biographical Centre Lifetime Achievement Award, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England January 2007
• Top 50 Women Lawyers, Boston Magazine, November 2006
• Top 100 Massachusetts Lawyers, Boston Magazine, November 2006
• A Great Mind of the 21st Century: ERISA/Employee Benefits, American Biographical Institute, October 2006
• Massachusetts Super Lawyers: ERISA/Employee Benefits, Boston Magazine, October 2006
• Best Lawyers: Employee Benefits, Corporate Counsel, October 2006
• Massachusetts Super Lawyers: ERISA/Employee Benefits, Boston Magazine, October 2005
• Who's Who Among Executive and Professional Women – Honors Edition, Representing Boston, MA, Empire Who's Who, July 2005
• Who's Who Among Executive and Professional Women – Honors Edition, Manchester's Who's Who, July 2005
• AV Peer Review Rating, Very High to Preeminent Legal Ability and Integrity, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell, June 2005
• Selected to be in Best Lawyers in America: 2005, 2006 and 2007 editions
• Delegate, Harvard Law School (2003 – )
• Best Lawyers: Employee Benefits, Corporate Counsel, September 2003 and May 2005
• New England Employee Benefits Council Best Practices Award, 2002
• Distinguished Author, presented by Bureau of National Affairs, Tax Management, Inc., 1994
• Life Member of the National Registry of Who's Who, published in 1999 edition

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Articles Published

• "Fixing 403(b) Plans," PlanAdviser, March/April 2013
• "In-Plan Roth Conversions Expanded Under Fiscal Cliff Tax Law," 401(k) Advisor, February 2013
• "DOL Offers Tips on TDFs," 401(k) Advisor, April 2013
• "Broader "Fiduciary" Definition: Legal Update," ByAllAccounts, February 28, 2013
• "Fee Information Has Been Delivered - Now What? The aftermath of 408(b)(2)", PlanAdviser, January/February 2013
• "Regulatory and Legal DC Issues for 2013," PLANSPONSOR.com, March 6, 2013
• "More on Moench," Marcia Wagner, 401(k) Advisor, February 2013
• "Class Action Litigation Settlements and ERISA: What Does PTE 2003-39 Really Require?”, Bloomberg BNA Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal, Feburary 1, 2013
• "Standing and Statute of Limitations Issues in New Proprietary Funds Case", 401(k) Advisor, January 2013
• "Giveth and Taketh, Part 2", PlanAdviser, November/December 2012
  
• "Implications of 408(b)(2) Regulations for Plan Sponsors", 401(k) Advisor, December 2012
• "The Fiduciary Duty to Recover Securities Class Action Settlement Awards Under ERISA", Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal, December 7, 2012
• "Explaining the USI Settlement", 401(k) Advisor, November 2012
• "Bidwell Confirms that QDIA Safe Harbor Applies to Re-Enrollments", 401(k) Advisor, October 2012
  
• “Disclosure Obligations Could Be Broader Than DOL Regulations”, Plan Consultant Magazine (an official publication of ASPPA), Fall 2012
• "My Experience Starting a Business in the Retirement Plan Industry", Women In Pension Network, Fall 2012
• "Giveth and Taketh", PlanAdviser, September/October 2012
• "DOL Shifts Stance on Brokerage Windows but Questions Remain", 401(k) Advisor, September 2012
• "Update on DOL Guidance Regarding Disclosure Rules", 401(k) Advisor, August 2012
• "DOL Advisory Opinions Only a Speed Bump for Open MEPs?", 401(k) Advisor, July 2012
• "Fee Disclosures Under ERISA Section 408(b)(2); A Business and Compliance Strategy for Advisors", Eaton Vance, June 2012
• "ABB Blockbuster", 401(k) Advisor, June 2012
• "Attention to Details: Government Debuts Lifetime Income Initiatives (Cont.)", Planadviser, May - June 2012
• "The Significance of the Kraft Settlement", 401(k) Advisor, May 2012
• "New Final Regulations Under ERISA Section 408(b)(2)", 401(k) Advisor, April 2012
• "Encouraging Annuitization", Planadviser, March - April 2012
• "Tax Guidance on Lifetime Income Options", 401(k) Advisor, March 2012
• "The Fiduciary Duty to Investigate Plan Investments", 401(k) Advisor, February 2012
• "Capitalizing on Fee Disclosure Rules", DC Edge Magazine, Quarter 1, 2012
• "DOL Issues Final Regulations on ERISA 408(b)(2)", Market Watch, February 6, 2012
• "Untangling the Wires", Planadviser, January - February 2012
• "SEC Gives Participant-Level Disclosure a Pass," (PDF) 401(k) Advisor, January 2012
• "The Savings Crisis of Working Americans: The Retirement Industry Call to Action," (PDF) Legg Mason Retirement Advisory Council, January 2012
• "Class Certification Requirements in 401(k) Fee Litigation," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, December 2011
• "Reform School - Consequences of Tax Reform Proposals Relating to 401(k) Plan Contributions," (PDF), Planadviser, November - December 2011
• "Future Investment Advice Regulations," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, November 2011
• "Pyrrhic Victory for Plaintiffs in Tibble v. Edison," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, October 2011
• "Asserting the Attorney-Client Privilege in ERISA Cases," (PDF), Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report, October 2011
• "Investing with Confidence," (PDF), Planadviser, September - October 2011
• "Review of DOL Amicus Filings," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, August 2011
• "Case Suggests That RFPs May Be Necessary to Fulfill Fiduciary Duties," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, August 2011
• "Cause and Effect, The Influence of 401(k) Fee Litigation," (PDF), Planadviser, July - August 2011
• "New Puerto Rico Tax Code Requires Big Changes to Retirement Plans for Puerto Rico Employees," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, June 2011
• "Public Pension Plans and the Retirement Gap: Understanding the Crisis and Possible Solutions," (PDF), Pension & Benefits Daily, June 7, 2011
• "'In Plan' Roth Conversions and New Electronic Deposit Rules for Payment of Retirement Plan Withholding Taxes," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, May 2011
• "Education Nation," (PDF), Planadviser, March - April 2011
• "How the Changing Definition of Fiduciary Might Change Your Practice," (PDF), Planadviser, January - February 2011
• "Tools Help Fiduciaries Evaluate Plan Fees," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, February 2011
• "DOL Issues Final Regulations on Mandatory Fee-Disclosures," (PDF), Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report, February 2011
• "ERISA Litigation Trends from 2010," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, January 2011
• "Partial Plan Terminations of Qualified Plans," (PDF), The ASPPA Journal, Winter 2011
• "Constitutional Challenges to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," (PDF), New York University Review of Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, 2010
• "Voluntary Correction Program for Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Document Failures," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, December 2010
• "Re-Defining Moment. DoL Proposes Broadening the Definition of Fiduciary" (PDF), Planadviser, November - December 2010
• "Health Care Reform Overview," (PDF), National Healthcare Reform Magazine, December 6, 2010
• "Exercising Fiduciary Authority and Control Over the Investment Menu in §403(b) Plans Subject to ERISA," (PDF), Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal, November 5, 2010
• "Court Ruling on Mutual Fund Fees to 401(k) Plans," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, November 2010
• "Selecting Benchmarking Services to Help Meet Fiduciary Requirements," (PDF), Compensation & Benefits Review, October 2010
• "FBAR Rules for Employee Benefit Plans," (PDF), Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report, October 2010
• "IRS Determination Letter Program for Tax-Qualified Retirement Plans," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, October 2010
• "ERISA Fiduciary Rules and Target-Date Funds," (PDF), Planadviser, September - October 2010
• "Plan Sponsor's Duty to Avoid Conflicts of Interest," (PDF), Journal of Pension Benefits, Autumn 2010
• "Partial Termination Plan Liability," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, September 2010
• "Lifetime Income Options," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, August 2010
• "ERISA Fiduciary Rules and Target Date Funds," (PDF), BNA Pension and Benefits Reporter, August 10, 2010
• "Taxation of Deferred Compensation: Overview of 409A and 457," (PDF), Compensation & Benefits Review, July - August 2010
• "An Overview of Health Care Reform With Recommended Action Steps to Take," (PDF), BNA Pension and Benefits Reporter, July 29, 2010
• "Avoiding Conflicts of Interest As Your Business Grows," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, July 2010
• "Tactical Asset Allocation Under ERISA," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, June 2010
• "Investment Advice Regulations Update," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, June 2010
• "Practice Makes Perfect," (opens new window), Planadviser, May - June 2010
• "DOL Proposes New Regulations for Investment Advice," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, April 2010
• "Protecting Yourself," (opens new window), Planadviser, March - April 2010
• "A Plan Sponsor's Fiduciary Duties Under ERISA: With Great Responsibility Comes Great Potential Liability," (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, February 2010
• "Best Practices Evolving from 401(k) Fee Litigation" (PDF), 401(k) Advisor, February 2010
• "Broadening Your Business," (opens new window), Planadviser, January - February 2010
• "Is It Now Time for Managed Accounts?" (PDF) New York University Review of Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, 2009
• "Partial Plan Terminations," (PDF) Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report, Vol. 15, No. 5, July 2009
• "Participant Level Advice: Current Legal and Regulatory Environment" (PDF), fi360 National Conference, May 2009
• "A Meditation on the Definition of Plan Assets," (PDF) The ASPPA Journal, Vol. 39, No. 1, Winter 2009
• "ERISA Fiduciaries, 401(k) Fee Litigation, Rollover Matters and Other Litigation" (PDF), October 2008
• "ERISA Fiduciaries, 401(k) Fee Litigation, and Other Significant Cases" (PDF), October 2008
• "Proposed DOL Rules On 401(k) Fee Disclosures" (PDF), Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report, June, 2008
• "Criminal Issues Regarding Title I Investment Breaches," (PDF) Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal, March, 2008
• "The Senate Tax Patent Bill, Even Worse that the House Provision," (PDF) Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal, February, 2008
• "Where Fiduciary & Preemption Issues are Headed in 2008," (PDF) ERISA Litigation Update for CFDD, February 21, 2008
• "Final Regulations Under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code" (PDF), October 2008
• "Commentary on the Patent Reform Act of 2007 Issued Patents and Patent Applications," Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal, November, 2007
• 401k Fees - Litigation and Best Practices; Disclosure to Plan Participants" (PDF), Marcia Wagner, September 2007
• "Fiduciary Issues Associated with Default Investment Alternatives Under Participant Directed Individual Account Plans," (PDF) NYU Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Review, August 2007
• "Will ERISA Preemption Derail Massachusetts Health Care Reform?" (PDF) NYU Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Review, August 2007
• "MA Health Care Reform Law," Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report, July 2007
• "Will ERISA Preemption Derail Massachusetts Health Care Reform?" (PDF) Compensation Planning Journal, June 2007
• "Preserve ERISA Plans with Proactive, Voluntary Changes," Business Insurance, February 2007
• "Learn to Uncover Hidden 401(k) Fees," Boston Women's Business Journal, February 2007
• "Fiduciary Issues Associated with Default Investment Alternatives Under Participant-Directed Individual Account Plans," Compensation Planning Journal, January 2007
• "Evaluation of Plan Advisors by Plan Sponsors" (PDF), 2007
• "Fiduciary Liability Insurance, Bonding, and Service Agreements for Sponsors" (PDF), 2007
• "Final Regulations under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code" (PDF), 2007
• "Is Medical Tourism the Right Option?" Boston Women's Business Journal, November 2006
• "ERISA Plan Corrections: An Attractive Alternative to Hefty Penalties," New England In-House, October 2006
• "Medical Tourism: What are Your Options?" Employee Benefits News, October 2006
• "Medical Tourism and Group Health Plans," (PDF) Journal of Compensation and Benefits, September/October 2006
• "Employee Benefits Bankruptcy Issues That Law Firms Need to Know," Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report, May 2006
• "What Is the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994?" Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report, July 2005
• "Fiduciary Issues Associated with Life Cycle Funds in Individual Account Plans," Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal, May 2005
• "An Update on USERRA as it Affects Plans," 401(k) Advisor, March 2005
• "The Mutual Fund Scandals: What's A Plan Sponsor To Do?" Law Firm Partnership and Benefits Report, October 2004
• "Same Sex Spouses in Massachusetts: The Affect on Employee Benefits," Law Firm Partnership and Benefits Report, February 2004
• "Managed Accounts: Still the Best, Least Risky Solution Yet Developed," Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal, November 2003
• "Paying Expenses from Plan Assets," 401(k) Advisor, October 2003
• "Managed Accounts: Are They the Answer?," Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal, August 2003
• "HIPAA Health Data Privacy Rules: Final Regs. Issued," Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report, February 2003
• "Understanding Split-Dollar Arrangement Rules," Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report, May 2002
• "Qualified State Tuition Programs: Differentiating Among the Two Types," Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report, August 2001
• "Department of Labor Establishes New Fiduciary Self-Correction Program," Law Firm Partnership & Benefits Report, January 2001
• "Friend or Foe? The Pros and Cons of the New Department of Labor Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program," University of Denver College of Law, Preventive Law Reporter, Summer 2000
• "Friend or Foe? The Pros and Cons of the New Department of Labor Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program," BNA Tax Management Memorandum, June 2000
• "Participant Self Direction of Account Balances: Investment Advice or Investment Education," Villanova Journal of Law and Investment Management, Vol. 1, Issue 1, Winter 1999
• "Correcting Plan Defects," Massachusetts Bar Association Taxation Section Newsletter, October 1999
• "IRS Consolidates Employer Options for Correcting Pension Plan Defects," Law Firm Partnership and Benefits Report, June 1999
• "ERISA, Employee Benefits and Employment Update," Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants On-Line, March 1999
• "Changes to IRS Correction Programs," Massachusetts Bar Association Section Review, December 1998
• "Law Firm Tax-Qualified Pension Plans: A Case Study," Law Firm Partnership and Benefits Report, December 1998
• "Eliminating Preretirement Distributions to Employees," Massachusetts Bar Association Section Review, December 1998
• "The Provision of Investment Advice Under PTE 97-60," Trust & Investments, September/October 1998
• "The Provision of Investment Advice Under Prohibited Transaction Exemption 97-60," American Bankers Association, September 1998
• "The Provision of Investment Advice Under Prohibited Transaction Exemption 97-60," American Bar Association, Taxation Section Employee Benefits Committee meeting materials, January 1998
• "The Provision of Investment Advice Under Prohibited Transaction Exemption 97-60," Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal, January 1998
• "Tax-Qualified Retirement and Annuity Plans May Self-Correct Operational Violations," MBA Section of Taxation Newsletter, February 1997
• "Pension Simplification Highlights," MBA Section of Taxation Newsletter, November 1996
• "Alternatives to Plan Disqualification, Including Discussion of 403(b) Plans," New York University Fifty-Third Institute on Federal Taxation (Matthew Bender), October 1995
• "The Department of Labor Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program," MBA Section of Taxation Newsletter, October 1995
• "Crime and Punishment - The Theory, Evolution and Future of Alternatives to Plan Disqualification," Tax Management Compensation Planning Journal (Special ERISA 20th Anniversary Issue), December 1994
• "A General Introduction to Employee Benefit Plans," The Best of MCLE Journal, February 1994
• "Qualified Plans With Disqualifying Defects: The Changing Face of Enforcement," MBA Section of Taxation Newsletter, September 1993; reprinted in Massachusetts Bar Association's Best of the Sections 1993-1994
• "New Direct Transfer and Tax Withholding Rules for Benefit Plan Distributions," MBA Section of Taxation Newsletter, October 1992; reprinted in Massachusetts Bar Association's Best of the Sections 1992-1993

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Television Appearances

• Fox Business News, Pension Problems, May 17, 2011
• News Room, CNN, Last-Minute Tax Tips, April 9, 2011
• Squawk on the Street, CNBC, Managing Problems with your 401(k), March 17, 2011
• 9News.com, NBC News, Flexible Spending Account: Use it or Lose it, December 28, 2010
• The Strategy Room with Tracy Byrnes, Fox News, New 401(k) Rules: What You Need to Know, November 19, 2010
• The Strategy Room with Tracy Byrnes, Fox News, Pension Plan Liabilities to PBGC, October 11, 2010
• KRON 4 - San Francisco, Auto IRA Act and How This Affects Retirement Plans, October 9, 2010
• The Willis Report, Fox Business Network, U.S. Wants to Help You Save For Retirement, September 13, 2010
• NECN, Poor Man's Pension, August 4, 2010
• The Street, Pension Plans: Not Dead Yet?, June 30, 2010
• Washington Journal, C-SPAN, Economy and Retirement Security, June 5, 2010
• Bloomberg Today with Kathleen Hays, Bloomberg Television, State Street Subprime Damages May Reach 12 Times Reserve Amount, May 2008
• Nite Beat with Barry Nolan, CN8, Pension Legislative Proposals, October 2004
• Nite Beat with Barry Nolan, CN8, The Crisis with Pension Plans, September 2004

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Governmental Testimony

• "Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities, Report of Recommendations, 2010," Analysis and Recommendations Regarding the IRS’s Determination Letter Program, June 5, 2010
• "Proposed Investment Advice Exemption," Department of Labor, October 21, 2008
• "Proposed Regulations on Tax Treatment of Payments for Medical or Accidental Insurance," Internal Revenue Service, December 4, 2007

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Journals and Periodicals Quoting Ms. Wagner

• “Fiduciary Matters," Financial Advisor Magazine, May 2013
• "DOL Smacks 401k Adviser for 12b-1 Fiduciary Breach. Plan Sponsors Next?" Fiduciary News (fiduciarynews.com), March 26, 2013
• "Regulatory and Legal DC Issues for 2013," PLANSPONSOR.com, March 6, 2013
• "Getting a second wind, DOL likely to breathe harder on ERISA advisers", Investment News, November 18, 2012
• "Does Pru's hiring of Davis signal regulatory changes for stable value?", Pensions & Investments, November 14, 2012
• "Legal Eagle Wagner Predicts an Auto-IRA Push if Obama Wins", The 401(k) Wire, October 24, 2012
• "PANC 2012: The Politics of Retirement," Planadviser.com, September 10, 2012
• "US Labor fines pension adviser $1.27 mln over fee disclosure," Reuters.com, Aug 31, 2012
• "DOL Does Turnaround, Backs Off Controversial Brokerage Window Provisions," Investment News, July 30, 2012
• "Labor Department Drops Brokerage Window Provisions," Pensions & Investments, July 30, 2012
• "Wall Street banks' next fight may be with their own employees,"  Investment News, July 15, 2012
• "The next opponent for Wall Street banks? Their own employees," Investment News, July 10, 2012
• "New Deadline Looms for Retirement Plan Fee Disclosure," Investment News, July 2, 2012
• "DC Industry Frets Over Brokerage Issue, Claims it's a Rule in Disguise," Pensions & Investments, June 11, 2012
• "The DoL Speaks and MEPsters Hope For More," The 401(k) Wire, May 31, 2012
• "Hutchenson Case Highlights Risks for Advisers," Investment News, April 22, 2012
• "In an Apparent First, a Public Pension Plan Files for Bankruptcy," Investment News, April 19, 2012
• "Retirement Fund Fees Squeezed By Disclosure Rules," Bloomberg, January 5, 2012
• "Retirement Plan Brokers Outsource Fiduciary Duties," Investment News, January 1, 2012
• "States Struggle to Meet Demand of Public Pensions," Texas Insider, December 21, 2011
• "Probe of High-Profile 401(k) Fiduciary Advocate Could Cost Advisers Business," Investment News, November 14, 2011
• "Workers Come Out Winners Even After 401(k) Lawsuits Are Losers," The Wall Street Journal, October 25, 2011
• "Deja Vu: The Advice Regs Are Here, Now What?" The 401(k) Wire, October 25, 2011
• "Labor Department Issues Rule on 401(k) Advice," Bloomberg, October 24, 2011
• "Government: 401(k) Fee Disclosures May Be Electronic," The Associated Press, September 13, 2011
• "Great-West, Lincoln Trust Jump on Plan and Participant Fee Disclosures," Investment News, August 15, 2011
• "Two New MEPs Combine Cash Balance and 401(k)," The 401(k) Wire, August 4, 2011
• "A TPA Launches a Pair of 403(b) MEPs,"  The 401(k) Wire, August 2, 2011
• "Phyllis Borzi: Protecting the Everyman's Benefits," (opens new window) Investment News, June 12, 2011
• "More Workers Borrowing Against Their Future, Threatening Retirement Security With 401(k) Loans," (opens new window) The Republic, June 7, 2011
• "How Do I Pay Thee? Let Me Count The Ways," (opens new window) Portico Wealth Advisors, May 17, 2011
• "Ask an Expert - ERISA," (opens new window) LPL Financial Retirement Partners, May 2011
• "3 Myths About 401(k) Plans; Fidelity Reports All-Time High," (opens new window) Fox Business News, May 12, 2011
• "The State of Pensions," (opens new window) CNBC.com, May 5, 2011
• "States Increasingly Turn to 401Ks to Replace Pensions," (opens new window) FoxNews.com, April 5, 2011
• "Higher Taxes Loom for 401(k) Savers," (opens new window) The Wall Street Journal, March 28, 2011
• "Nuns Take O'Malley to Court Over Pension," (opens new window) The Boston Globe, March 21, 2011
• "New Jersey Asks IRS for a Look at Pension Funds," (opens new window) The Gloucester County Times, March 20, 2011
• "Wish You Had a Pension?" (opens new window) Forbes.com, March 8, 2011
• "State Street Securities - Lending Revenue Drops, Lawsuits Percolate," (opens new window) Ignites.com, March 1, 2011
• "Retirement Advice: What You Get for Free," (opens new window) SmartMoney.com, February 16, 2011
• "Hotel Health Care Compliance, One Step at a Time," (opens new window) Hotelnewsnow.com, February 11, 2011
• "Dire Results Seen for 'Fiduciary' Tweak," (opens new window) Investment News, February 6, 2011
• "DOL Pension Proposal Could Rock Fund Firms," (opens new window) Investment News, February 3, 2011
• "The Mixed Riches of Retirement Plans," (opens new window) Reuters Wealth Management Reporter, February 2, 2011
• "Execs Keeping an Eye on Major Court Cases," (opens new window) Pension & Investments, January 24, 2011
• "The Economy in 2010: Stories You May Have Missed," (opens new window) PBS NewsHour, December 30, 2010
• "Industry Execs Laud Latest Target-Date Proposal," (opens new window) Pensions & Investments, December 8, 2010
• "Legg Mason Entertains Advisors, Distributors and Reporters," (opens new window) MutualFundWire.com, December 3, 2010
• "Labor Department Proposes Target Date 401(k) Rules," (opens new window) CNBC, November 29, 2010
• "Labor Department Proposes Target Date 401(k) Rules," (opens new window) ABC News, November 29, 2010
• "Labor Department Proposes More Target Date Disclosure," (opens new window) Chicago Breaking Business, November 29, 2010
• "Labor Department Proposes Target Date 401(k) Rules," (opens new window) Yahoo! Finance, November 29, 2010
• "DOL Floats Disclosure Rule For 401(k) Target Date Funds," (opens new window) Investment News, November 29, 2010
• "Financial Advisers Fear Possible Rollover Rules," (opens new window) Investment News, November 16, 2010
• "Plan Sponsor's Duty to Avoid Conflicts of Interest," (opens new window) The Teachers Advocate, November 10, 2010
• "Automatic IRA 'Death Knell of Private-Pension System," (opens new window) Investment News, October 8, 2010
• "PANC 2010: Keeping up with D.C.," (opens new window) Planadviser.com, October 4, 2010
• "'I'll Work Till I Die': Older Workers Say No to Retirement," (opens new window) CNNMoney.com, September 28, 2010
• "Worker Contributions to U.S. Health Premiums Jump 14%, Kaiser Survey Says," (opens new window) Bloomberg.com, September 2, 2010
• "Target Date Turnover Troubles Big Firms," (opens new window) Investment News, August 29, 2010
• "SEC's Target Date Proposal Met With Raging Indifference," (opens new window) Investment News, August 20, 2010
• "Exercising Fiduciary Authority and Control Over the Investment Menu in ERISA 403(b) Plans," (opens new window) Plansponsor.com, August 3, 2010
• "Legislation Could Limit Use of Swaps," (opens new window) Employee Benefit News, August 1, 2010
• "The 401(k) Fees You Might Not Know You're Paying," Associated Press, July 20,2010
• "Lawsuits Over 401(k) Fees Driving Costs Down," Associated Press, July 20, 2010
• "Employee Suits Alleging Excessive 401(k) Fees Gain Ground," (opens new window) Los Angeles Times, July 28, 2010
• "Overall Response to Fee Rule Positive, Unbundling Requirement Biggest Challenge," (PDF) BNA Pension and Benefits Reporter, July 21, 2010
• "New Rule Could Reduce 401(k) Fees," (opens new window) CBS MoneyWatch.com, July 19, 2010
• "Retirement Plan Providers to Disclose Compensation," (opens new window) Chicago Breaking News - Tribune, July 14, 2010
• "Class Notes 1987," (opens new window) Harvard Law Bulletin, Summer 2010
• "IRS Advisory Committee Recommends Changes To Determination Letter Process," (opens new window) CCH Pension, July 9, 2010
• "Avoid Big 401(k) Changes as Stocks Swing," The Street, June 28, 2010
• "Target Fund Rules May Mean 401(k) Changes," Investment News, June 27, 2010
• "States Struggle to Meet Demand of Public Pensions," (opens new window) The Fiscal Times, June 22, 2010
• "Target Date Fund Disclosure Plan Falls Short of the Mark, Say Critics," (opens new window) Investment News, June 17, 2010
• "Government Soon to Require Clearer 401(k) Fees," (opens new window) Associated Press, June 15, 2010
• "Advisory Panel Recommends Retirement Plan Changes," (PDF) Tax Notes, June 14, 2010
• "Expert: New FedEx Policy on Benefits for Same-sex Partners Passes Legal Tests," (opens new window) The Commercial Appeal, May 25, 2010
• "401(k) Providers Brace for New Fee Disclosure Regs," (opens new window) Investment News, May 19, 2010
• "Labor Department Takes First Step in Regulation of Target Date Funds," (opens new window) Investment News, May 7, 2010
• "Health Care Reform Will Impact Most Employers," (opens new window) International Accounts Payable Professionals, May 3, 2010
• "Labor Dept. Inches Closer to Providing Target Date Guidance," (opens new window) Investment News, April 27, 2010
• "Health Reform Changes for Employers Could Start 'Immediately,'" (PDF) Insurance Financial Advisor, April 13, 2010
• "Judge Boots Sec Lending Case Against State Street," (PDF) Ignites, March 29, 2010
• "Rep or Fiduciary? Labor Department Says, 'Choose'," InvestmentNews, March 15, 2010
• "Practice Management: New Rules Likely to Shake Up IRA Advice," (opens new window) Kristen McNamara, Dow Jones News Service, March 3, 2010
• "Best Practices Evolving from 401(k) Fee Litigation," (PDF) Marcia Wagner and John Sohn, 401(k) Advisor, February 2010
• "Industry Eyes Lawsuits Over Pension Investment," FT.com, January 12, 2010
• "ERISA Litigation Affects Plan Administration: An Interview With Marcia S. Wagner, Esq.," 401(k) Advisor, December 2009
• "He Gets Riled About Risk," InvestmentNews, December 14, 2009
• "U.S. Labor Department Further Extends Effective Date of Rules on Investment Advice," U.S. Department of Labor News Release, November 23, 2009
• "Senate to Address Conflicts in Proprietary Target Funds," Investmentnews.com, October 27, 2009
• "No Changes Needed to ERISA," Fundaction.com, October 12, 2009
• "Practice Management: Retirement Plan Rules Help Independents," Dow Jones Newswires, September 16, 2009
• "Labor Department Drops Bush Administration Proposed Retirement Advice Rule," Dow Jones Newswires, September 14, 2009
• "Practice Management: Bills Could Shake Up Retirement Industry," Dow Jones Newswires, June 16, 2009
• "Compliance Watch: Watch What You Say About Retirement," Dow Jones Newswires, April 21, 2009
• "Target-Date Funds Could Fall Under ERISA," Pension & Investments, April 20, 2009
• "Fiduciary Responsibility: DOL's Advice Rule Would Devastate 401(k) Plan Savings," Pension & Benefits Daily, March 12, 2009
• "Seen and Heard: Rollovers and Reptiles Take Center Stage at CFDD," The401kWire.com, October 20, 2008
• "Crucial Court Case May Spur 401(k) Lawsuits," InvestmentNews,
• "Putnam Event Draws Golden DC Advisors, Thought Leaders," The401kWire.com, June 17, 2008
• "State Street Subprime Damages May Reach 12 Times Reserve Amount," Bloomberg.com, May 8, 2008
• "Fiduciary Principles Should Apply In Selecting and Monitoring Target Funds," Pension & Benefits Daily, March 17, 2008
• "Speakers Oppose Proposed Changes to Treatment of Insurance in Deferred Compensation," Tax Analysts, December 7, 2007
• "Proposal Undercuts Retirement Savings of the Disabled, Speakers Tell IRS Panel," Pension & Benefits Daily, December 7, 2007
• "Practitioners to Tell IRS Proposed Rule is Adverse to Retirement Income of Disabled," Pension & Benefits Daily, December 5, 2007
• "Providers Said to Weigh QDIA-Only Platform," Defined Contribution & Savings Plan Alert, November 12, 2007
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• "Morgan Execs Back Off Plan to Switch Out of Own Fund," Pensions and Investments, April 5, 2004
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• "Institutions Ready to Pull the Plug if Claims are True," Pensions and Investments, September 15, 2003
• "Attorney Claims Combs Changed Mind on Fiduciary Restrictions," Pensions and Investments, September 1, 2003
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Seminars and Presented Papers

• Black Rock DC Leaders Circle (San Francisco, California) May 9, 2013
  -View Marcia Wagner's Q&As here
• “The Politics of Retirement – A Washington Update,” Presentation at Precept Advisory Group, LLC (sponsored by Eaton Vance) - (Santa Clara, California), May 8, 2013
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation, with notes, here
• “Target Date Funds and Plan Sponsor Responsibilities,” Seminar for New England Employee Benefits Council (Waltham, MA) April 26, 2013
• “Lifetime Income – Prudent Production Selection and Monitoring for Strong Outcomes," TIAA-CREF Client Forum 2013 (Marco Island, FL) April 24, 2013
• “Important Pension Changes from D.C. – What Do You Need To Know?” John Hancock Financial Network (sponsored by Legg Mason) (Indianapolis, Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio) April 18, 2013
  View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
  View Marcia Wagner's outline here
• “Transferring the Margins on Retirement Plan Investments”, Webinar for BPAS, April 9, 2013
  View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation entitled “Collective Investment Funds and ERISA” here
• "What do Corporate Counsel Need to Know about ERISA/Employee Benefits Matters?" Harvard Law School Association of Massachusetts
  and In-House Counsel Network, Harvard Law School (Cambridge, MA) April 5, 2013
  View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation entitled “Complying with PPACA” here
• “Best Practices for Producing and Managing Rollover Business – The Fiduciary Advisor’s Rollover Toolkit,” Webinar, March 27, 2013
  View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• “Important Pension Changes from D.C. – What Do You Need To Know?” John Hancock Financial Network (Chicago, Illinois) March 20-21, 2013
  View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
  View Marcia Wagner's outline here
• NAPA/ASPPA 401(k) Summit (Las Vegas, Nevada), March 4, 2013 (two presentations)
  • “How Can You Accept Rollover Business From A 401(k) Plan”
    -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation, with notes, here
  • “Legal Eagles - Legal Roundtable," Marcia Wagner
• "Broader "Fiduciary" Definition: Legal Update," ByAllAccounts, February 28, 2013
• “The Evolving ERISA Fiduciary Standard – What Do You Need To Know?” Webinar for ByAllAccounts, February 28, 2013
  View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
  View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• “Default Investments – Target Date Funds,” Marcia Wagner, Financial Research Associates, LLC 7th Annual Target-Date Funds Forum (Boston, MA), February 26, 2013 
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
• “Getting Ready for Fee Disclosures, DOL Audits and Other ERISA Issues”, Workplace Benefits Renaissance Conference (Atlantic City, New Jersey), February 12, 2013
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation, with notes, here
• “Practitioner Viewpoint: Turning the Tables – Practitioner Issues for DOL Consideration”, Joint Meeting of the IRS TE/GE Councils (Baltimore, Maryland), February 7, 2013
• “Important Pension Changes from D.C. – What Do You Need To Know?” Presentation at UBS Fiduciary Forum (Atlanta, Georgia), February 1, 2013
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
• “The Politics of Retirement – A Washington Update,” Presentation at UBS Fiduciary Forum (Atlanta, Georgia), February 1, 2013
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation, with notes, here
  
• “The Politics of Retirement – A Washington Update,” Webinar for Eaton Vance, (Boston, MA), January 31, 2013
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation, with notes, here
• "A Perspective on 401(k) Issues and Pitfalls for 2013," Webinar for One Capital Management (Boston, MA), January 30, 2013
  View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation, in .PDF format, here
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• The Politics of Retirement – A Washington Update”, Presentation at Financial Research Associates 6th Annual Profit-Driven Strategies in the DCIO Market (Boston, MA), January 28, 2013
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation, with notes, here
• “Retirement Plans – Current Developments & Common Myths”, New England ASPPA Conference, (Nashua, New Hampshire) November 15, 2012
• “The Politics of Retirement – A Washington Update,” Presentation for Eaton Vance, (Westlake, Texas) November 6, 2012
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation, with notes, here
• “The Politics of Retirement – A Washington Update” - CFDD 2012 Advisor Conference, (Chicago, IL) October 24, 2012
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation, with notes, here
• “Important Pension Changes from D.C. – What Do You Need To Know?” John Hancock Mixer Meetings, (Denver, CO) October 11, 2012
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
• BlackRock DC Masters Circle (Round Table Discussion with Q&A), (New York, NY) October 10, 2012
  -View Questions and Answers here
• "The Fiduciary Adviser's Rollover Toolkit", Webinar for 401(k) Coach, October 9, 2012
  -View Marcia Wagner's Webinar here (Registration required)
• “The Politics of Retirement – A Washington Update,” Presentations for Eaton Vance (Denver, CO) October 3, 2012, (San Jose, CA) October 4, 2012, (San Francisco, CA) October 4, 2012
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation, with notes, here
• “Important Pension Changes from D.C. – What Do You Need To Know?” Marcia Wagner, National Pension Consultants Study Group (Charlestown, MA) September 28, 2012
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
• “Important Pension Changes from DC – What Do You Need To Know?” EANE Compensation & Benefits Conference (Sturbridge, MA), September 12, 2012
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
  
• “The Politics of Retirement – A Washington Update,” 2012 PLANADVISER National Conference (Orlando, FL), September 10, 2012  
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation, with notes, here 
• “The Politics of Retirement – A Washington Update,” Presentations for Eaton Vance (Atlanta, Georgia), August 28 & 29, 2012
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation, with notes, here
• “The Politics of Retirement – A Washington Update,”  2012 Raymond James Advanced Retirement Plan Symposium (Boston, MA), August 16, 2012
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation, with notes, here
• “The Politics of Retirement – A Washington Update,” 2012 Retirement Alliance Advisor Summit (Meredith, NH), July 25, 2012
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation, with notes, here
• “Analyzing Emerging Fiduciary Law and Anticipating Its Impact on Investment Strategy,” 2012 U.S. Pensions Summit, July 24, 2012 (Chicago, IL)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation, with notes, here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. – What Do You Need To Know?", John Hancock Mixer Meetings, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 (Columbus, OH and Dayton, OH)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here

• “Fee Disclosure,” Webinar for Employers Association of the NorthEast, July 13, 2012

  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here

• “Guidance on Deferred Compensation: IRC 409A and IRC 457,” Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Seminar ~ Executive Compensation Law, Tuesday, June 19, 2012 (Boston, MA)

  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
• “The Politics of Retirement – A Washington Update,” Seminar sponsored by Eaton Vance, Tuesday, June 19, 2012 (Boston, MA) 
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
• "The Politics of Retirement – A Washington Update,” UBS Defined Contribution Advisor Forum (sponsored by Eaton Vance), Friday, June 15, 2012 (Boston, MA)

-View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here

• “Important Pension Changes from D.C. – What Do You Need To Know?” (PDF)
  Janney Montgomery Scott, LLP: Advanced 401(k) Seminar, June 7, 2012 (Baltimore, MD)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here

• “Important Pension Changes from D.C. – What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) Annual Planning Meeting of The Retirement Advisor Council, May 24, 2012 (Hartford, CT)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
  

• “Pension Plans:  Everything You Need To Know, But Were Afraid To Ask,” CEBS Boston Chapter,  Retirement Plan Fundamentals session (presentation for Cammack & LaRhette), May 23, 2012 (Norwood, MA)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here

• "The Politics of Retirement - A Washington Update," 2012 Chicago Fiduciary Summit sponsored by Eaton Vance, May 16, 2012 (Rosemont, IL)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here

• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) BlackRock DC Leaders Circle Conference, May 15, 2012 (New York, New York)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here

• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) BlackRock DC Leaders Circle Conference, May 8, 2012 (San Francisco, California)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Integrating ERISA into Your Compliance Systems," (PDF) 2012 NSCP Regional Meeting, May 7, 2012 (New York, New York)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) ProEquities National Business Builder's Conference, May 2, 2012 (Hollywood, Florida)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Moving Beyond 401(k): Developing a Defined Benefit Advisory Practice," 2012 fi360 Conference, April 26, 2012 (Chicago, Illinois)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) John Hancock 2012 Spring Masters Meeting, April 25, 2012 (Chicago, Illinois)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Integrating ERISA Into Your Compliance Systems," (PDF) 2012 NSCP Regional Meeting, April 2, 2012 (Boston, Massachusetts)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "The Politics of Retirement - A Washington Update," MassMutual Presentation sponsored by Eaton Vance, March 28, 2012 (New York, New York; Short Hills, New Jersey; Wayne, Pennsylvania)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) John Hancock Mixer Meeting, February 8, 2012 (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" TD AmeriTrade Institutional 2012 National Conference, February 3, 2012 (Orlando, Florida)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "New Opportunities in the DCIO Market," Financial Research Associates, LLC 5th Annual New Opportunities in the DCIO Market, January 23, 2012 (Boston, Massachusetts)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) Broadridge 2011 Annual Regional Meeting Series, November 30, 2011 (Boston, Massachusetts)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) John Hancock Mixer Meeting 2011, November 15, 2011 (Memphis, Tennessee)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Plan Fees and Fiduciary Responsibilities - Preparing for the New Rules," (PDF) 1st Global National Conference 2011, November 14, 2011 (Salt Lake City, Utah)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Prospecting the 403(b) Market for Companion DB Plan Business," CFDD 2011 Advisor Conference, October 18, 2011 (Chicago, Illinois)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Techniques to Help Advisors Consult to the Fastest Growing DC Plan Market," CFDD 2011 Advisor Conference, October 18, 2011 (Chicago, Illinois)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Basics of ERISA," (PDF) 2011 NSCP National Meeting, October 17, 2011 (Baltimore, Maryland)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) John Hancock Mixer Meetings, October 12 and October 13, 2011 (San Mateo, California and Walnut Creek, California)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Guidance on Deferred Compensation: IRC 409A and IRC 457," Toscano & Ardito CPA, October 11, 2011 (North Andover, Massachusetts)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) John Hancock 2011 Retirement Plan Networking Mixer, September 22, 2011 (West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "How Women and Diversity Add Value to Your Practice," Broadridge Women's Leadership Forum 2011 Matrix Get Connected Conference, August 22, 2011 (Keystone, Colorado)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) 2011 Matrix Get Connected Conference, August 21, 2011 (Keystone, Colorado)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) John Hancock Mixer Meeting, August 11, 2011 (Beachwood, Ohio)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) Clark Capital Management Group, Inc. Navigator 401(k) Symposium, August 4, 2011 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Overview of ERISA Fiduciary Responsibility and Liability and Best Practices," Retirement Alliance2011 Advisor Summit, July 27, 2011 (Meredith, New Hampshire)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Plotting the Points and Staying the Course: Analyzing Emerging Financial Regulations and Anticipating its Impact on Investment Strategy," U.S. Pensions Summit 2011, July 20, 2011 (Chicago, Illinois)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes: What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) Commonwealth Financial Network Symposium, June 21, 2011 (Boston, MA)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes: What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) Janney Montgomery Scott, LLP: Advanced 401(k) Seminar, June 16, 2011 (Baltimore, Maryland)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Evolving Best Practices for 403(b) Plan Fiduciaries," (PDF) Fiduciary Investment Advisors - 2011 Client Conference, June 15, 2011 (Westbrook, Connecticut)
• "Overview of ERISA Fiduciary Responsibility and Liability and Best Practices," Seminar for TD AmeriTrade Trust Company sponsored by iShares, June 9, 2011 (San Francisco, California)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Washington Update: What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) Washington Legal Update for MassMutual sponsored by Eaton Vance, June 7 and 8, 2011 (Stamford, Connecticut; New York, New York; Wayne, Pennsylvania; West Orange, New Jersey)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Best Practices: Compliance and Retirement Issues," (PDF) 2011 NSCP East Coast Regional Meeting, June 6, 2011 (New York, New York)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Overview of ERISA Fiduciary Responsibility and Liability and Best Practices," Seminar for TD AmeriTrade Trust Company sponsored by iShares, June 1, 2011 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Guidance on Deferred Compensation: IRS 409A and IRC 457," 2011 FICPA Employee Benefit Plans Conference, May 26, 2011 (Orlando, Florida)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "DC Plan Participants Attitudes and Behavior," (PDF) Panel Discussion for BlackRock, Inc., May 18, 2011 (New York, New York)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Fiduciary Liability Insurance, Bonding, Service Agreements and Warranties," (PDF) 2011 fi360 Conference, May 5, 2011 (San Antonio, Texas)
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) Allianz Retirement Summit, May 3, 2011 (Dallas, Texas)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) John Hancock 2011 Retirement Plan Networking Mixer, April 28, 2011 (Cleveland, Ohio)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) John Hancock 2011 Retirement Plan Networking Mixer, April 27, 2011 (Indianapolis, Indiana)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) Wilmington Trust Partners for Success Conference, April 14, 2011 (Scottsdale, Arizona)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) John Hancock Financial Network - 401(k) Masters Program, April 13, 2011 (Boston, MA)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Significant Department of Labor Regulatory Changes," (PDF) Lockton Financial Advisors/Investment Advisors Conference, April 12, 2011 (Dallas, Texas)
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) LPL Symposium, April 11, 2011 (Scottsdale, Arizona)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) Bank of America Merrill Lynch's Inaugural Defined Contribution Designated Financial Advisor Event, April 5, 2011 (Orlando, FL)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Overview of Fiduciary Responsibilities and Best Practices," Conference for UBS Institutional Consulting, presented by The Vierra Group, March 30, 2011 (Quincy, MA)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) 2011 Newport Advisor Conference, March 24, 2011 (Naples, FL)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "ERISA Litigation and Trends Update," (PDF) UBS Retirement Roundtable Meeting Western Division, March 22, 2011 (Coronado, CA)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "ERISA Litigation and Trends Update," (PDF) UBS Retirement Roundtable Meeting Eastern Division, March 15, 2011 (Naples, Florida)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Retirement - Laws as They Pertain to the Employer & Worker," (opens new window) SHRM Employment Law and Legislative Conference, March 14, 2011 (Washington, DC)
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C. - What Do You Need To Know?" (PDF) John Hancock Retirement Plan Services Networking Mixer, February 22 and 23, 2011 (Kansas City, Missouri and Omaha, Nebraska)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "ERISA for Employment Lawyers," (PDF) MCLE Seminar, February 15, 2011 (Boston, MA)
• "What You Need to Know About Healthcare Reform Compliance," (PDF) 2011 Hospitality Law Conference, February 10, 2011 (Houston, Texas)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C.," (PDF) PIMCO Corporate Executive Board's Retirement Services Webinar, January 31, 2011
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Fee Transparency and Best Practices for Plan Sponsors," (PDF) Legg Mason Webinar, December 14, 2010
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "What is New in DC: The Most Critical Items to the Obama Administration," (PDF) John Hancock Retirement Services' Ask the Expert Webinar, December 7, 2010
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "What is New in DC: The Most Critical Items to the Obama Administration," (PDF) 1st Global Conference, November 15, 2010 (San Antonio, TX)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "What is New in DC: The Most Critical Items to the Obama Administration," (PDF) NRP 2010 Annual Conference, November 6, 2010 (Palm Springs, CA)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "Congressional and Regulatory Changes to Target Date Funds," (PDF) BNA Webinar on Target Date Funds, October 27, 2010
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
• "Pension Plans: Everything You Need To Know, But Were Afraid To Ask," (PDF) Greater Boston Chapter of International CEBS Society ~ Fundamentals of Retirement Plans, October 21, 2010 (Norwood, MA)
  -View Marcia's Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
• "What To Do To Protect Yourself As An Advisor or Plan Sponsor," (PDF) iShares 401(k) Experience, October 14 & 15, 2010 (San Francisco, CA)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint Presentation here
• "401(k) Industry Update," (PDF) iShares 401(k) Experience, October 14, 2010 (San Francisco, CA)
• "What is New in DC: The Most Critical Items to the Obama Administration," (PDF) John Hancock Retirement Services Mixer Meeting, October 12, 2010 (Houston, TX)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
• "401(k) Industry Update," (PDF) iShares 401(k) Experience, October 8, 2010 (San Francisco, CA)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
• "ERISA Litigation and Trends Update," (opens new window) CFDD 2010 Advisor Conference, October 6 & 7, 2010 (Chicago, IL)
• "Protection of Plan Fiduciaries Through Insurance," (opens new window) CFDD 2010 Advisor Conference, October 6 & 7, 2010 (Chicago, IL)
• "March Toward Socialism: What It Means for the Pension Industry," (opens new window) CFDD 2010 Advisory Conference, October 6 & 7, 2010 (Chicago, IL)
• "A Fiduciary Guide for Target Date Funds," Legg Mason, Webinar, September 28, 2010
• "Pension Plans: Everything You Need to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask," (PDF) The AAO-HNSF 2010 Annual Meeting and Otolaryngologists Expo, September 27, 2010 (Boston, MA)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
• "What You Need to Know About Health Care Reform Compliance," National Health Care Reform Conference, September 22, 2010 (Los Angeles, CA)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
• "Keeping Up With DC," (PDF) Planadviser Fourth Annual National Conference, September 21, 2010 (Orlando, FL)
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
• "What You Need to Know About Health Care Reform Compliance," HighRoads, Inc., September 16, 2010
  -View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• "What is New in DC: The Most Critical Items to the Obama Administration," (PDF) Putnam Investments for National Retirement Partners, July 29, 2010 (Boston, MA)
• "Interim Final 408(b)(2) Regulations," (PDF) Putnam Investments Webinar on DOL Interim Final Regulations, July 28, 2010
• "Health Care Reform Overview," (PDF) HighRoads, Inc., July 21, 2010 (New York, NY)

        -View Marcia Wagner's webinar here

• "What is New in DC: The Most Critical Items to the Obama Administration," (PowerPoint Presentation) 401(k) Coach Program Year 1 Session 3 Webinar, July 14, 2010 (Chicago, IL)
• "Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT),"(opens new window) IRS/ASPPA Northeast Area Benefits Conference, July 13, 2010 (New York, NY)
• "Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT)," (opens new window) IRS/ASPPA Northeast Area Benefits Conference, July 12, 2010 (Boston, MA)
• "What's Up in Washington, Effects on You and Your Clients," (opens new window) Women In Pensions Network, June 17, 2010, (Boston, MA)
• "Presentation Regarding Report of Employee Benefits Subcommittee of Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities," 23rd Annual Cincinnati Employee Benefits Conference, June 11, 2010 (Cincinnati, OH)
• "Analysis and Recommendations Regarding the IRS’s Determination Letter Program," IRS Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities, June 9, 2010 (IRS National Office, Washington, DC)
• "Benchmarking Services: A Potential Solution to Every 401(k) Plan Fiduciary's Problem," (PDF) Eaton Vance Investment Managers, Tax Management Compensation Planning Advisory Board Meeting, May 20, 2010 (New York, NY)
• "What's Up in Washington, Effects on You and Your Clients," (PDF) John Hancock Sales Acceleration Meeting, May 19, 2010 (Boston, MA)
• "Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ATC)- Analysis and Recommendations of the Employee Benefits Subcommittee Regarding the IRS's Determination Letter Program," Employee Plans Rulings and Agreements Continuing Professional Education Conference, May 18, 2010 (Indianapolis, IN)
• "What's Up in Washington, Effects on You and Your Clients," (PDF) John Hancock Educational and Networking Mixer Events, May 6, 2010 (Seattle, WA)
• "What's Up in Washington, Effects on You and Your Clients," (PDF) John Hancock Educational and Networking Mixer Events, May 5, 2010 (Portland, OR)
• "Benchmarking Services: A Potential Solution to Every 401(k) Plan Fiduciary’s Problem," (PowerPoint Presentation) The National Retirement Partners (NRP) 401(k) Plan Benchmarking Webinar, April 29, 2010
• "What's Up in Washington, Effects on You and Your Clients," (PDF) John Hancock Scaling New Heights Meeting, April 29, 2010 (Chicago, Illinois)
• "Best Practices Evolving from ERISA Litigation," (PDF) Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. Retirement Plan Strategic Partner Conference, April 26, 2010 (New York, NY)
• "Helping Retirement Plan Participants Reach Their Goals," (PDF) New England Employee Benefits Council, April 16, 2010 (Boston, MA)
• "New 5500 Form Requirements What Every Plan Sponsor Needs to Know," April 9, 2010, Cafaro Greenleaf Webinar (Boston, Massachusetts)
• "Benchmarking Services: A Potential Solution to Every 401(k) Plan Fiduciary's Problem," (PDF) Eaton Vance, April 9, 2010 (Boston, MA)
• "Avoiding Conflicts of Interest as You Grow Your Business," (PDF) ASPPA Benefits Council of New England, April 6, 2010 (Boston, MA)
• "Taxation of Deferred Compensation: Overview of 409A, 457(b) and 457(f)," (PDF) Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. Seminar: Executive Compensation Law, February 3, 2010 (Boston, MA)
• "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices," (PDF) Raymond James Financial, Inc. – 2010 Retirement Plan Advisory Council, January 21, 2010 (St. Petersburg, Florida)
• "Talking Points Podcast Regarding Caterpillar Litigation: Interview with Marcia Wagner," December 11, 2009, PlanSponsor.com
• "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices," on behalf of Oppenheimer Funds, LPL Financial Symposium, January 15, 2010 (San Diego, CA)
• "Retirement Plans: Legislative, Regulatory, Judicial Developments," (PDF) Financial Telesis, Inc. Webinar, December 4, 2009
• "Podcast: A Primer on Fiduciary Liability Insurance and Bonding," November 23, 2009, The 401(k) Coach
• "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices," LPL/Legg Mason Retirement Summit, October 29, 2009 (New York, New York)
• "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices," The 401(k) Coach Program Webcast, October 21, 2009
• "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices," John Hancock Retirement Services Event at the New York Stock Exchange, October 20, 2009 (New York, New York)
• "Standard Terminations: Process and Timelines;" "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices," CFDD Advisor Conference, October 5, 2009 (Scottsdale, Arizona)
• "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices," IMCA 2009 Fall Professional Development Conference, October 2, 2009 (Atlanta, Georgia)
• "Keeping Up With the DOL 401(k) Fee Disclosure, Litigation, Evolving Best Practices," (PDF) Planadviser National Conference, September 25, 2009 (Orlando, Florida)
• "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices," The 401(k) Coach Master Program, August 17, 2009 (Tabernash, Colorado)
• "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices," 1st Global 2009 Qualified Retirement Plan Summit, July 24, 2009, (Dallas, TX)
• "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices," The 401(k) Coach Program Webcast, May 27, 2009
• "Final Regulations Under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code," (PDF) 403(b) Plan Seminar Presented by SageView Advisory Group, The Wagner Law Group and McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, May 19, 2009 (Burlington, MA)
• "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices," ING Advisor/401(k) Coach Bootcamp, May 18, 2009 (Foxboro, MA)
• "Ramifications of the Current Economic and Market Turmoil on Asset Allocation: Is it Now Time for Managed Accounts?" (PDF); "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices" (PDF); "Participant Level Advice: Current Legal and Regulatory Environment,"(PDF) fi360 National Conference, May 6-8, 2009 (Scottsdale, AZ)
• "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices," Newport Advisor Conference, March 26, 2009 (Orlando, Florida)
• "ERISA Fiduciaries and 401(k) Fee Litigation," The ASPPA 401(k) Summit, March 23, 2009 (San Diego, California)
• "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices," John Hancock Retirement Plan Services, March 12, 2009 (King of Prussia, Pennsylvania)
• "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices," John Hancock Retirement Plan Services, March 11, 2009 (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
• "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices," March 10, 2009, John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (Downers Grove, Illinois)
• "ERISA Fiduciaries, 401(k) Fee Litigation, Rollover Matters and Other Litigation," January 16, 2009, 2009 Raymond James Institute of Finance Advanced Retirement Institute Retirement Plan Advisory Council (St. Petersburg, Florida)
• "Best Practices for Operation and Oversight of Pensions and Employee Benefit Plans," (PDF) January 15, 2009, Annual Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants Nonprofit Conference (Framingham, MA)
• "ERISA Section 408(b)(2) Fee Disclosures: Impact on Broker-Dealers," December 19, 2008, John Hancock Financial Services (Boston, MA)
• "ERISA Fiduciaries, 401(k) Fee Litigation and Other Significant ERISA Cases," October 30, 2008, MA CPA Forum Meeting (Braintree, MA)
• "DB Investment Summit Washington Update Panel Discussion," October 29, 2008, PlanSponors 3rd Annual DB Investment Summit (Ryebrook, NY)
• "IRS Getting Involved with Governmental Plans," October 14, 2008, NPCERS 2008 Public Safety Employees Pension & Benefits Conference (Palm Springs, CA)
• "ERISA Section 408(b)(2) Fee Disclosures: Impact on Broker Dealers"; "ERISA Fiduciaries: 401(k) Fee Litigation, Rollover Matters and Other Litigation," October 13, 2008, CFDD 2008 Advisor Conference (Scottsdale, AZ)
• "ERISA Fiduciaries, 401(k) Fee Litigation, Rollover Matters and Other Litigation," October 7, 2008, Presentation for MassMutual (Springfield, MA)
• "The Entrepreneurial Leader: Launching Your Own Law Firm," September 20, 2008, The Women's Leadership Summit, Harvard Law School Alumni Relations (Cambridge, MA)
• "ERISA Fiduciaries, 401(k) Fee Litigation, and Other Significant ERISA Cases," September 17, 2008, Planadvisers Second Annual National Conference (Orlando, FL)
• "ERISA Section 408(b)(2) Fee Disclosures: Impact on Broker-Dealers," August 14, 2008, The 6th Annual Retirement Alliance Sales Summit (Meredith, NH)
• "ERISA Litigation: The Evolving Landscape and the Fiduciary Quagmire," July 23, 2008, MCLE Conference Center (Boston, MA)
• "The Top 5 ERISA Issues For 2008," June 16 and 17, 2008, Putnam Conference 401(k) Golden Scale Council (Boston, MA)
• "Current Issus Under Title I of ERISA," (PDF) June 12 and 13, 2008, 2008 Northeast Area Benefits Conference (Boston, MA and New York, NY)
• "Retirement Planning Programs: The Essential Elements," (PDF) June 6, 2008, New England Employee Benefits Council (Waltham, MA)
• "ERISA Section 408(b)(2) Fee Disclosures: Impact on Broker-Dealers," (PDF) May 13, 2008, John Hancock Retirement Plan Services Broker Dealer Executive Roundtable (Boston, MA)
• "Who is a Fiduciary," (PDF) February 24-27, 2008, The Trust Advisors Forum (Pinehurst, North Carolina)
• "Fiduciary Issues in a Changing Legal Landscape," (PDF) February 4, 2008, 2008 IMCA New York Consultants Conference (New York, NY)
• "Final Regulations Under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code," December 14, 2007, National Webcast Seminar
• "Criminal Issues Regarding Title I Investment Breaches," November 15, 2007, BNA Tax Management Portfolio Meeting (Boston, MA)
• Fiduciary Issues and Status in an Ever Changing Legal Landscape: Things You Need To Know," (PDF, 2007
• "Fiduciary Issues in an Evolving Landscape: 401(k) Fees and Best Practices, and a Discussion of Section 409A," (PDF) October 24, 2007, Wachovia Retirement Services' Advisory Council Meeting (Miami, Florida)
• "Fiduciary Liability Insurance, Bonding, and Service Agreements for Sponsors"; "Evaluation of Plan Advisors by Plan Sponsors"; "Fiduciary Issues & Status in Ever Changing Legal Landscape: Things You Need to Know," September 30 – October 3, 2007, CFDD Advisor Conference (Scottsdale, Arizona)
• "Final Regulations Under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code," (PDF) September 20, 2007, SageView Advisory Group (Boston, MA)
• "401(k) Fees-Litigation and Best Practices; Disclosure to Plan Participants," (PDF) September 11, 2007, Pension Group East (New York, NY)
• "Staying Ahead of the Curve: Fiduciary Issues, 401(k) Fees and Practices, and New 403(b) Regulations," (PDF) September 6, 2007, Advantage 2007 Schwab Plan Administrator Services National Conference (San Francisco, CA)
• "Nonqualified Deferred Compensation: IRS Requires Action in 2007," (PDF) July 2007, Benefits Group Worldwide Associates Teleconference
• "Things Your Consultant Might be Reluctant to Discuss," June 2007, Putnam Investments (Boston, MA)
• "Massachusetts Health Care Reform Act," (PDF) June 2007, Yozell Associates (Cambridge, MA)
• "Default Investments and Investment Advice Under PPA," (PDF) June 2007, IOMA Audio Conference
• "Significant Recent Changes in Title I of ERISA and Overview of Massachusetts Health Care Law," (PDF) June 2007, IRS/ASPPA Northeast Benefits Conference (Boston, MA and New York, NY)
• "Hidden 401(k) Plan Fees and Expenses and Massachusetts Health Care Law," (PDF) May 2007, MA CPA South Shore Breakfast Forum Meeting (Braintree, MA)
• "Recent ERISA Litigation and Related Matters," (PDF) May 2007, ASPPA Litigation and Retirement Programs Session (Tampa, Florida)
• "Things Your Consultant Might be Reluctant to Discuss," May 2007, National Retirement Partners (White Plains, NY)
• "Properly Documenting Welfare Plans," (PDF) March 30, 2007, North Shore Human Resources Support Group Meeting (North Andover, MA)
• "Putting the Pension Protection Act to Work for Your Organization," February 2007, New England Employee Benefits Council (John Hancock Center, Boston, MA)
• "Select Issues Under ERISA: Fiduciary Responsibility, Hidden 401(k) Plan Fees and Highlights of Pension Protection Act of 2006," October 2006, CMEA, The Employers' Association (Worcester, MA)
• "Highlights of Changes in ERISA Law and Best Practices," September 2006, Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives, Finance & Administration Committee (Woods Hole, MA)
• "Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Health Savings Accounts, Section 125 Cafeteria Plans and COBRA," Lorman Seminar, July 2006, Topics: Overview of HSAs and Health FSAs and HIPAA Privacy and Security (Boston, MA)
• "ALI-ABA – Current Pension and Employee Benefits Law and Practice," July 2006 Topic: What Type of Plan is Preferable for Your Client? (Boston, MA)
• "DOL Issues and Initiatives: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You," June 2006, Joint Conference Sponsored by Northeast Key District Office of the Internal Revenue Service and American Society of Pension Actuaries (Boston, MA and Tarrytown, NY)
• "Select Issues In ERISA and Employee Benefits," April 2006, MA CPA South Shore Breakfast Forum Meeting (Braintree, MA)
• "Employee Benefit Plan Hidden Traps and How to Avoid Them," January 2006, Teleconference Lorman Seminar (Moderator and Speaker)
• "33rd Annual Robert Fuchs Labor Law Conference," October 2005, DOL Panel on ERISA (Suffolk Law School, Boston, MA)
• "ALI-ABA – Understanding Current Pension and Employee Benefits Law and Practice," August 2005 Topics: Health Savings Account Alternatives, Cafeteria Plans; Rollover and Rollbacks (Boston, MA)
• "DOL Issues and Initiatives," June 2005, Joint Conference Sponsored by Northeast Key District Office of the Internal Revenue Service and American Society of Pension Actuaries (Boston, MA and White Plains, NY)
• "Annual Labor Law Update," May 2005, The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, Wyndham Hotel (Andover, MA)
• "Update: ERISA Recent Changes Affecting Federal Benefits Plans and Executive Compensation Arrangements," April 2005, Fourth Annual Labor and Employment Law Update, NH Bar (Manchester, NH)
• "How to Uncover and Evaluate 401(k) Fees, Expenses and Revenue Sharing Arrangements," February 2005, New England Employee Benefits Council (Boston, MA)
• "How to Be Prepared For and Survive a Department of Labor ERISA Audit" December 2004, Foundation for Fiduciary Studies, Joseph M. Katz School of Business, University of Pittsburgh (Burlington, MA)
• "Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts – Client Seminar," November 2004, Fred C. Church Insurance Agency (Chelmsford, MA)
• "Prudent Practices for Fiduciaries," October 2004, Wachovia Retirement Services (Boston, MA and New York, New York)
• "Roundtable of Current ERISA Issues," September 2004, Profit Sharing Council of America (New Orleans, LA)
• "Fiduciary Updates," September 2004, Eastern Massachusetts Conference of IMA Chapters
• "ALI-ABA – Advanced Law of Pensions, Welfare Plans, and Deferred Compensation," July 2004 Topics: Selected Issues in Plan Terminations; Selected Issues regarding Contingent Workers (Boston, MA)
• "Title I of ERISA – Fiduciary Concerns," June 2004, Joint Conference Sponsored by Northeast Key District Office of the Internal Revenue Service and American Society of Pension Actuaries (Boston, MA and White Plains, NY)
• "Overcoming 401(k) Inertia with Managed Accounts," March 2004, IOMA (a Division of the Bureau of National Affairs) Audio Conference
• "Insider Trading And Market Timing in the Mutual Fund Industry – What is a Fiduciary to Do?," December 2003, Pension Group East (NY, NY)
• "ALI-ABA – Basic Law of Pensions, Welfare Plans and Deferred Compensation," July 2003, Topics: Participants' Rights for Administrative Claims Procedures and Implementing the Rollover Rules (Boston, MA)
• "DOL and Title I Issues," June 2003, Joint Conference Sponsored by Northeast Key District Office of the Internal Revenue Service and American Society of Pension Actuaries (Boston, MA and White Plains, NY)
• "Fiduciary Responsibilities and Liabilities," March 2003, Society of Enrolled Actuaries (Washington, D.C.)
• "ERISA Issues in Mergers and Acquisitions," February 2003, William Gallagher Associates (Waltham, MA)
• "HIPAA Privacy Rules," January 2003, Medical Claims Services (Newton, MA)
• "ERISA: Pension Plan Development and Administration in Massachusetts," November 2002, Lorman Education Services (Peabody, MA) (Chairperson)
• "Flash Points, Red Flags and Interesting Issues in Maintaining ERISA Plans," October 2002, Presentation to Biotechnology Industry Organization (Seattle, WA)
• "Advising Your Clients Regarding Small Business Retirement Plans," October 2002, Massachusetts Bar Association (Boston, MA)
• "Nuts and Bolts of 401(k) Plans," July 2002, Lorman Business Center (Melville, NY)
• "ALI-ABA – Advanced Law of Pensions, Welfare Plans, and Deferred Compensation," July 2002 Topics: Statutes of Limitations: Plans and IRAs; Cutbacks (Good and Bad); Who is an Employee? For What Purposes? (Boston, MA)
• "Issues Facing Plan Fiduciaries," June 2002, Joint Conference Sponsored by Northeast Key District Office of the Internal Revenue Service and American Society of Pension Actuaries (Natick, MA and White Plains, NY)
• "Legal Perspectives – Advice, Communications and Education," June 2002, Pension Group East (New York, NY)
• "Protecting Employees' 401(k) Investments – Handling Investment Advice and Blackout Periods," May 2002, National Institute of Pension Administrators, Inc. (Newton, MA)
• "ERISA Issues to be Aware of Pre-IPO," November 2001, Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (Boston, MA)
• "ALI-ABA - Basic Law of Pensions, Welfare Plans and Deferred Compensation," July 2001 Topics: Participants' Rights for Administrative Claims Procedures and Implementing the Rollover Rules (Boston, MA)
• "IRS and DOL Voluntary Compliance Programs," June 2001, Joint Conference sponsored by Northeast Key District Office of the Internal Revenue Service and American Society of Pension Actuaries, (Natick, MA and White Plains, NY)
• "Fiduciary Responsibility and Liability in the Age of Web Based Technology," May 2001, Institute for International Research, (New York, NY)
• "Employee Discharge and Documentation," March 2001, Lorman Business Center (Bedford, NH)
• "ALI-ABA - Basic Law of Pensions, Welfare Plans and Deferred Compensation," August 2000 Topics: Participants' Rights for Administrative Claims Procedures and Implementing the Rollover Rules (San Francisco, CA)
• "Investment Advice vs. Investment Education: Legal Risks, Opportunities & Dilemmas – How the Law is Evolving," June 2000, Pension Group East (New York, NY)
• "Friend or Foe? The Pros and Cons of the New Department of Labor Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program," May 2000, Tax Management Memorandum Presentation (New York, NY)
• "Employee Discharge and Documentation," March 2000, Lorman Business Center (Bedford, NH)
• "Investment Advice v. Investment Education," November 1999, 29th Annual Pension Trust and Employee Benefits Seminar at University of South Carolina, (Columbia, SC)
• "The Next Generation of Client Retention – Enhancing Retention Through Partnership Management," Institute for International Research, (New York, NY) November 1999
• "Cash Balance Pension Plans: New Directions? New Dangers?," November 1999, Jewish Labor Committee
• "Recordkeeping and Reporting under ERISA," October 1999, Lorman Business Center, Inc. (Bedford, NH)
• "ALI-ABA - Basic Law of Pensions, Welfare Plans and Deferred Compensation," July 1999 (Boston, MA). Topics: Participants' Rights for Administrative Claims Procedures and Implementing the Rollover Rules
• "Investment Advice vs. Investment Education: Legal Risks, Opportunities & Dilemmas – How the Law is Evolving," May 1999 and June 1999, Investment Management Institute & Institute of Management & Administration, Inc. (Pasadena, California and New York, New York)
• "Retirement Plan Basics," May 1999 and June 1999, International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans-Certificate Series; (Towers Perrin, Voorhees, N.J. and Employee Benefits Certificate Credit Course, New York, NY)
• "Client Symposium: Education vs. Advice for Retirement Plans," May 1999, Wachovia Investment Bank Institutional Trust and Retirement Services Client Conference (Williamsburg, Virginia)
• "Employee Discharge and Documentation," March 1999, Lorman Business Center, Inc. (Manchester, NH)
• "The 1999 Congress on Defined Contribution Plans," March 1999, Institute for International Research, Institutional Retirement and Savings Plan Series, (New Orleans, LA)
• "What Constitutes ‘Education'?… What Constitutes ‘Advice'? - The Final Word," December 1998, International Business Communications (New York, NY)
• "Fiduciary Issues for Plan Sponsors and Providers," November 1998, Institute for International Research (Atlanta, Georgia)
• "Changes in Required Minimum Distribution Rules," October 1998, (Boston, MA). Conference of Consulting Actuaries Annual Meeting
• "ALI-ABA - Basic Law of Pensions, Welfare Plans and Deferred Compensation," July 1998 (Palo Alto, CA). Topics: Participants' Rights for Administrative Claims Procedures and Implementing the Rollover Rules
• "Recordkeeping and Reporting Under ERISA," June 1998, Lorman Business Center, Inc. (Lexington, MA)
• "Advising Small Businesses," June 1998, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
• "Benefits Upon Termination," March 1998, Lorman Business Centers, Inc. (Nashua, NH)
• "The Provision of Investment Advice Under Prohibited Transaction Exemption 97-60," February 1998, the Association of the Bar of the City of New York - Committee on Employee Benefits (New York, NY)
• "Effects of Plan Disqualification," January 1998, National CLE Conference by Law Education Institute, Inc. (Vail, Colorado)
• "Investment Advice Under New Prohibited Transaction Exemption," November 1997, Advisory Board of Tax Management, Inc. (New York, NY)
• "Recordkeeping and Reporting Under ERISA," August 1997, Lorman Business Center, Inc. (Manchester, NH)
• "ALI-ABA - Basic Law of Pensions, Welfare Plans and Deferred Compensation," July 1997 (Boston, MA). Topics: Participants' Rights for Administrative Claims Procedures and Implementing the Rollover Rules
• "Employee Benefits Conference - Plan Corrections Programs," May 1997, Joint Conference sponsored by Northeast Key District Office of Internal Revenue Service and American Society of Pension Actuaries (White Plains, NY)
• "Advising Small Businesses," May 1997, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
• "Employee Discharge and Documentation," March 1997, Lorman Business Centers, Inc. (Nashua, NH)
• "ERISA Update," March 1997, Boston Bar Association
• "Flash Points and Red Flags in ERISA That Can Make - or Lose - Money for Your Company," December 1996, New England Corporate Counsel Association
• "Pension Law: What's New, What's Not," November 1996, Massachusetts Bar Association (Chairperson)
• "ERISA and Employee Benefits Law After the Recent Legislation," November 1996, CPA and Business EXPO, Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants
• "Federal Tax Legislative Update," November 1996, Massachusetts Bar Association
• "Seminar on 1996 Tax Legislation,,"" October 1996, Massachusetts Bar Association
• "Advising Small Businesses," June 1996, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
• "Plan Terminations: How to File a Determination Letter Request," May 1996, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 1996 Employee Benefits Conference (Baltimore, Maryland)
• "Plan Disqualification Issues," September 1995, 1995 Midwest Pension Conference (Kansas City, Missouri)
• "Advising Small Businesses," June 1995, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
• "Developing a 401(k) Investment Education Program," May 1995, The Philadelphia Institute
• "Correcting Plan Defects: From VCR to CAP," May 1995, New York University Institute on Federal Taxation
• "Fiduciary Responsibility Under ERISA and the Role of ERISA Section 404(c)," March 1995, Guest Speaker at Harvard Kennedy School Symposium for Prudential Securities
• "Common ERISA Problems for Employment Lawyers," March 1995, Massachusetts Bar Association (Co-Panelist with Department of Labor Representatives)
• "Update Regarding Brooklyn IRS Key District Office Pension Liaison Issues," February 1995, Open Meeting of Massachusetts Bar Association Section of Taxation
• "Section 403(b) Compliance: What are the Issues and Alternatives?," November 1994, Guest Speaker at Estate and Business Planning Council of Worcester County
• "Plan Disqualification Issues," September 1994, Guest Speaker at Annual Meeting of the Boston Society of Actuaries
• "Advising Small Businesses," May 1994, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
• Lecturer at Employee Plans Practitioner Series, sponsored by Brooklyn Key District and District's Pension Liaison Group, March 1994
• "Plan Disqualification and Correction," Lecture and Workshop, February 1994, Tax Management Educational Institute Compensation Planning '94 (Scottsdale, Arizona)
• "Employee Benefits for the Nonspecialist," October 1993, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
• "The Clinton Deficit Reduction Tax Legislation," September 1993, Massachusetts Bar Association
• "ERISA Basics: Part II," May 1993, Massachusetts Bar Association (Chairperson)
• "Advising Small Businesses," January 1993, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
• "ERISA Basics: Part I," December 1992, Massachusetts Bar Association (Chairperson)
• "Employee Benefits: Form 5500 Workshop," November 1992, The Foundation for Continuing Education, Inc.
• "Disqualification: Questions, Answers and Solutions," November 1992, Boston Bar Association
• "Employee Benefits Update '92," February 1992, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
• "Understanding Pension Plans," June 1991, The American Tax Planning Center
• "How the New Nondiscrimination Rules Affect the Structure and Operation of Qualified Plans," October 1990, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc.
• "New Section 401(a)(4) Regulations Package," October 1990, Boston Bar Association

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Webinars and Podcasts

• “Transferring the Margins on Retirement Plan Investments”, Webinar for BPAS, April 9, 2013
  View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation entitled “Collective Investment Funds and ERISA” here
• “Best Practices for Producing and Managing Rollover Business – The Fiduciary Advisor’s Rollover Toolkit,” Webinar, March 27, 2013
  View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• “The Evolving ERISA Fiduciary Standard – What Do You Need To Know?” Webinar for ByAllAccounts, February 28, 2013
  -View Marcia Wagner's PowerPoint presentation here
  -View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• "The Fiduciary Adviser's Rollover Toolkit", Webinar for 401(k) Coach, October 9, 2012
  -View Marcia Wagner's Webinar here (Registration required)
• “408(b)(2) Disclosures – What Do You Need To Know?”, Webinar for Williams Financial Advisor Group, Sponsored by Vantage Benefits Administrators, May 30 & 31, 2012
  -View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• "Fee Disclosure: What You Need to Know for Smooth Sailing," ERP Actuaries & Consultants Webinar, March 21, 2012
  -View Marica Wagner's webinar here
• "Tackling the DOL's New Rules in 2012 - What You Need to Know to Stay Ahead," BlackRock and PlanAdviser Webinar, December 1, 2011
  -View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• "Navigating the New Realities of 401(k) Participant Education," Legg Mason Webinar, October 20, 2011
  -View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• "BlackRock 2011 Defined Contribution Survey Results Shifting Focus: From Retirement Savings to Retirement Income," BlackRock, Inc. Webinar, June 28, 2011
  -View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• "Washington Update: The Changing Face of 401(k) Plan Regulation," Women in Pensions Network Webinar, June 23, 2011
  -View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• "Guidance on Deferred Compensation: IRC 4091A and IRC 457," The 401(k) Coach Program Year One - Session 3, June 22, 2011
  -View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• "Washington Update: The Changing Face of 401(k) Plan Regulation," Legg Mason Webinar, April 26, 2011
  -View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• "Important Pension Changes from D.C.," (PDF) PIMCO Corporate Executive Board's Retirement Services Webinar, January 31, 2011
  -View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• "Fee Transparency and Best Practices for Plan Sponsors," (PDF) Legg Mason Webinar, December 14, 2010
  -View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• "What is New in DC: The Most Critical Items to the Obama Administration," (PDF) John Hancock Retirement Services' Ask the Expert Webinar, December 7, 2010
  -View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• "Congressional and Regulatory Changes to Target Date Funds," (PDF) BNA Webinar on Target Date Funds, October 27, 2010
  -View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• "What is New in DC: The Most Critical Items to the Obama Administration," (PDF) ByAllAccounts, Webinar, October 19, 2010
  -View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• "A Fiduciary Guide for Target Date Funds," Legg Mason, Webinar, September 28, 2010
• "What You Need to Know About Health Care Reform Compliance," HighRoads, Inc., September 16, 2010
  -View Marcia Wagner's webinar here
• "ERISA Litigation Update," Marcia Wagner, August 13, 2010, BigMediaUSA.com
  - Listen to Marcia Wagner's podcast here
• "Interim Final 408(b)(2) Regulations," (PDF) Putnam Investments Webinar on DOL Interim Final Regulations, July 28, 2010
• "Health Care Reform Overview," (PDF) HighRoads, Inc., July 21, 2010 (New York, NY)

        -View Marcia Wagner's webinar here

• "What is New in DC: The Most Critical Items to the Obama Administration," (PowerPoint Presentation) 401(k) Coach Program Year 1 Session 3 Webinar, July 14, 2010 (Chicago, IL)
• "The Top 5 'Hot Fiduciary Topics' Every Financial Advisor Needs to Know," Marcia Wagner, June 22, 2010, Plan Sponsor Magazine, iShares.com

       - Listen to Marcia Wagner's podcast here

• "Benchmarking Services: A Potential Solution to Every 401(k) Plan Fiduciary’s Problem," (PowerPoint Presentation) The National Retirement Partners (NRP) 401(k) Plan Benchmarking Webinar, April 29, 2010
• "Benchmarking Services: A Potential Solution to Every 401(k) Plan Fiduciary's Problem," (PDF) Eaton Vance, April 9, 2010 (Boston, MA)
• "Talking Points Podcast Regarding Caterpillar Litigation: Interview with Marcia Wagner," Marcia Wagner, December 11, 2009, PlanSponsor.com
  - Listen to Marcia Wagner's podcast here
• "Retirement Plans: Legislative, Regulatory, Judicial Developments," (PDF) Financial Telesis, Inc. Webinar, December 4, 2009
• "Podcast: A Primer on Fiduciary Liability Insurance and Bonding,"Marcia Wagner, November 23, 2009, The 401(k) Coach
  - Listen to Charles D. Epstein and Marcia Wagner's podcast here
• "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices," Marcia Wagner, October 21, 2009, The 401(k) Coach Program Webcast
• "ERISA Litigation Matters and Evolving Best Practices," Marcia Wagner, May 27, 2009, The 401(k) Coach Program Webcast
• "Final Regulations Under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code," Marcia Wagner, December 14, 2007, National Webcast Seminar

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Whitepapers

• "Fiduciary Guidebook for Target Date Funds," Legg Mason, February 2013
• "A Plan Sponsor's Fiduciary Calling to Improve the Retirement Readiness of Plan Participants," LPL Financial, February 2013
• "Fee Disclosures Under ERISA Section 408(b)(2); A Business and Compliance Strategy for Advisors," Eaton Vance, June 2012
• "The Savings Crisis of Working Americans: The Retirement Industry Call to Action," Legg Mason Retirement Advisory Council, January 2012
• "Are Investment Providers Finally Stepping Up to The Plate as Plan Fiduciaries?" Thornburg Investments, September 2011
• "Navigating the New Realities of 401(k) Participant Education," Legg Mason, August 2011
• "Washington Update: The Changing Face of 401(k) Plan Regulations," Legg Mason, February 2011
• "Fee Transparency and Best Practices for Plan Sposnors," Legg Mason, October 2010
• "Fiduciary Guidebook for Target Date Funds," Legg Mason, August 2010
• "Are Your 401(k) Plan Assets Safe?" Thornburg Investments, March 2009

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Directorships

• Legg Mason Retirement Advisory Council (2010 - )
• Jewish National Fund (2005 - )
• Standard & Poor's Retirement Planning Services Advisory Board (1999-2000)
• Board of Directors - Boston Modern Orchestra Project (1998-2000)

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