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Making Smart Amendment Choices: Your SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 Game Plan

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Continuing Education Credit Offered For Live Session Only: Generic, ASPPA, CPE

December 31, 2026 isn't as far away as it feels—and the SECURE Act and SECURE 2.0 amendments your ESOP clients adopt now will impact plan administration for years to come. This isn't just about compliance; it's about making smart, strategic choices that align with each sponsor's goals and operational reality.

This session cuts through the regulatory noise to focus on what matters most for ESOP practitioners. You'll gain clarity on which amendment options truly make sense for employee-owned companies, how different choices affect ongoing administration, and what your TPA and legal counsel peers are recommending across the industry. When you understand the full landscape, you can guide clients with confidence and collaborate more effectively with your service provider team. 
Don't let the 2026 deadline sneak up on your clients. Position yourself as the service provider who sees around corners—helping sponsors make thoughtful amendment decisions today that prevent headaches tomorrow.

Learning objectives:

  • Define the Secure Act amendments
  • Describe the options related to these amendments
  • Review industry thoughts and best practices

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Presenters

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Dolores P. Lawrence

Dolores Lawrence is a Senior Managing Director of Plan Administration at Blue Ridge ESOP Associates. She is a CPA, holds the QKA designation from the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA) and has over 25 years of experience in plan design, administration and consulting services for ESOPs and 401(k) plans. She is a member of NCEO, The ESOP Association and ASPPA, and is a speaker at various ESOP conferences. She is also a past chair for The ESOP Association's Advisory Committee on Administration.

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Cynthia Boyle Lande

Cynthia Boyle Lande is a member attorney at BrownWinick law firm and currently serves on the firm's Executive Committee. Her practice is primarily transactional, with an emphasis on tax and employee benefits. She has successfully completed the CPA exam and often works closely with her clients' accounting teams on legal issues. Her clients are businesses of varying sizes operating in a variety of different industries.

She specializes in partnering with clients to solve legal issues interfering with business growth and identifying solutions to help take their business to the next level. She prioritizes clear communication, responsiveness, and practical solutions in her work with clients.

She graduated from Iowa State University, with distinction, in 2007, with degrees in accounting and finance. She received her law degree in 2010, with distinction, from the University of Iowa College of Law.

She has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers® in the area of Tax Law and Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and listed as a "Rising Star" in Super Lawyers® in the area of Tax. She currently serves on the Activity Board for Women Lead Change and the Iowa Law School Foundation.

Thank you to our Sponsors

Blue Ridge
Chartwell
KSM
McDermott Will & Schulte LLP
PCE Investment Bankers, Inc.
Prairie
Praxis
Strategic Talent Partners