AIB Retirement Plan Services - Investments
Course Code: 8203
Length: 6 Weeks
Audience: This course is designed for entry to mid level retirement and benefit services professionals who provide client service, operational support, or investment management to corporations sponsoring retirement plans. Also suitable for client plan sponsors.
Description: This course discusses the basics of assets types, mutual funds, and company stock to provide a foundation for utilizing these vehicles in the administration of qualified plans. Investment strategies such as asset allocation, participant directed, and risk management are discussed. The course reviews how to assist a client in establishing a client funding policy. The various performance indicators are reviewed to provide the retirement services professional with a more practical understanding of how to explain investment situations to clients. Participant loan rules and application are reviewed. Trustee voting responsibilities and proxy handling are discussed.
Objectives: After successfully completing this program, you will be able to:
- Define the various asset classes.
- Define types of mutual funds, NAVs, fees, and suitability.
- Review a mutual fund prospectus.
- Review a client funding policy statement.
- Explain ERISA 404(c) application.
- Discuss the various types of investment risk.
- Discuss how participant loans are plan investments.
- Explain proxy handling and voting responsibilities for qualified plans.
Text Book: All reading materials are provided online.
Recommended Course Credits: AIB: 1.0
Prerequisites: Understanding of qualified and nonqualified retirement and benefit plans
Required software: Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser 6.0 or higher or Netscape Browser 6.2 or higher
Enrollment: To enroll in this course, please click on the link below for the registration form. Print and complete the form and submit it to your supervisor for approval. Then submit the approved form to your human resources department for processing.