Hot Topics in the Retirement Plan Industry – What Fiduciaries Need to Know in 2022! (sponsored by Raymond James)

HR Reimagined: SHRM Northern California Annual Conference 2022

The most engaged plan sponsors are asking questions to solve tomorrow's problems and use their benefits offering not only for retaining, but attracting key talent. 

Join us as we answer today's most frequently asked questions on the following topics: 
-Best practices for improving employees' financial health 
-Evaluating cryptocurrency and other alternative assets for 401(k) line-ups 
-Preparing for the retirement & workforce of the future 
-Protecting employee assets from cybersecurity threats 
-Expanding your organization's HR capacity through service provider partnerships.

Date(s) & Time(s): 
Monday, September 26, 2022 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Presenter: 

Karen Y. Yasukawa

Karen Y.
Yasukawa

Karen Yasukawa has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and serves as the primary consultant to a variety of institutional plans including Corporate, Endowment, Foundation, and Taft-Hartley Joint-Trusteed plans. She also serves as the principal consultant responsible for assisting clients with the development and implementation of their defined contribution programs.


Ms. Yasukawa was named to the Financial Times Top 401 Retirement Advisors* in 2015, 2016 and 2017 in the United States. Ms. Yasukawa was named to the NAPA Top Women Advisors – All-Stars*** in 2019. In 2002, Ms. Yasukawa earned the CIMA® designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute taught in conjunction with The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2010, Ms. Yasukawa earned her Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) designation. Ms. Yasukawa currently serves as a member of the Raymond James RPAC Committee and The Retirement Advisor Council****.


Ms. Yasukawa graduated with Distinction from the University of Hawaii in English Literature.


Ms. Yasukawa is the founding member of the Western Pension & Benefits Conference - Hawaii Chapter, past Chair of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Hawaii Chapter, and a founding Director of the Hands of Hope Foundation. She has been a member of the Metropolitan Rotary Club of Honolulu and is a Legacy Member of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii**.

Shellane Ogoshi

Shellane
Ogoshi

Shellane Ogoshi was recently inducted to the Hofstra University, athletics Hall of Fame and
had her jersey retired. Top tier performance, commitment, and dedication were necessary for her
success. Today she uses these same characteristics while serving individuals, business owners
and their loved ones to attain confidence and clarity in their financial situation through
individualized holistic planning. She proactively prepares clients for life events, both seen and
unforeseen which benefits them and those they care about.


Prior to joining Raymond James, Shellane began her career at UBS Financial Services in
New York. She was responsible for portfolio management and financial planning for ultra-high-net
worth clients. Upon transferring to the UBS Honolulu office, she mastered her customization of
financial plans for C-Suite executives, business owners, established professionals, along with
governmental & military personnel.


In furthering her industry experience, Shellane attained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL
PLANNER™, Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), Certified Divorce Financial
Analyst (CDFA®) and Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) professional designations, and
holds her Life, Accident and Health Insurance license along with Series 7 and 66 licenses.
Shellane graduated with honors from Hofstra University earning her Bachelor of Business
Administration in International Business with a minor in Finance. She obtained her MBA with a
concentration in Finance shortly after that, while coaching Division I and Division II Women’s
Volleyball and working full-time.


Shellane enjoys all aspects of outdoor life, spending time with her family as well as playing
and coaching volleyball. She currently serves on the Young Executives Board for Special
Olympics Hawaii, volunteers her time at local universities educating their students on making
smart financial decisions and training youth athletes looking to pursue higher education.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL
PLANNER™, CFP® (with plaque design) and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who
successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA®) is the owner of the certification marks “CIMA®,” and
“Certified Investment Management Analyst®.” Use of CIMA® or Certified Investment Management Analyst® signifies
that the user has successfully completed IMCA's initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for investment
management consultants.


The above organizations and/or charitable causes are not affiliated with Raymond James.

Location: 
Big Sur 3
Session Type: 
Concurrent Session
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