Sam joined the UBS Retirement Plan Consulting Group in 2007 and has spent the past 12 years working with employer sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k), 403(b), Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation, Cash Balance, Money Purchase and Pension Plans. Sam brings a human element to helping participants become financially aware of their short and long term investment goals. He specializes in working with plan sponsors to design and implement targeted employee education & communication campaigns that empower plan participants of all age groups, whether they're just starting their first savings plan, or nearing retirement. Sam's holistic retirement educational programs are centered around financial wellness which includes: social security maximization, Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and paying down student loans. Sam prides himself in working with employees in developing personal financial planning strategies that meet the needs of both their short and long term goals. Furthermore, Sam's assistance in building a financial goal analysis report provides participants with an integrated view of financial outcomes which allows participants to understand their options and provide suggestions on how to pursue the future they envision.
Sam's expertise also includes an adept knowledge of the investment management fiduciary process based on qualified plan DOL and ERISA rules. Sam also partners with his team to deliver quarterly investment reporting to Investment Committees along with annual fee benchmark reporting, and has been an advocate of applying plan design optimization solutions to assist in overcoming behavioral finance challenges to improve retirement savings outcomes.
My professional achievements and education
-Bachelor of Science degree in finance from the University of Dayton in Ohio
-Licensed Series 7 and Series 66
-Certified Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®)
-Investment Management Consultants Association's (IMCA) Essentials of Investment Consulting Certificate Program.
Registered States:
AK, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MN, NY, OH, OK, TX, VA