The Fed defines success for monetary policy as when the economy is like Goldilocks’ porridge — not too hot and not too cold. Investors have enjoyed Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s “Porridge” several times in 2019 as we ushered in the longest bull market in history. Read the Q2 Market Recap to learn more about the porridge-like conditions during Q2. Also included is update on the current buzz around a Multiple Employer Plan (MEP). If you have any questions, or would like to begin talking to a retirement plan advisor, please get in touch by email or by calling (800) 388-1963.

The Fed defines success for monetary policy as when the economy is like Goldilocks’ porridge — not too hot and not too cold. Investors have enjoyed Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s “Porridge” several times in 2019 as we ushered in the longest bull market in history. Read the Q2 Market Recap to learn more about the porridge-like conditions during Q2. Also included is update on the current buzz around a Multiple Employer Plan (MEP). If you have any questions, or would like to begin talking to a retirement plan advisor, please get in touch by email or by calling (800) 388-1963.

Emerging Trends Impacting Healthcare Organizations A complimentary program especially for healthcare human resource leaders on October 2 - 3, 2019 Register Today Agenda At-A-Glance WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 5 - 7 p.m.         Welcome Cocktail Reception                           The Pump Station | 19 Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY 12203 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3                          HANYS Benefit Services Headquarters | 1 Empire Drive, Rensselaer, NY 12144 8:30 a.m.        Breakfast 8:45 a.m.        Opening Remarks                          Avon Scherff, Director, Employee benefit services, HANYS Benefit Services 9:00 a.m.        Panel Discussion: Benefits Survey, Trends and Benchmarks                          Wes Price, Sales Account Executive, HANYS Benefit Services                          Thomas Cummins, Managing Director, Gallagher surveys, AJ Gallagher                         Rob Brinkerhoff, National Managing Director, Healthcare Practice, AJ Gallagher 10:30 a.m.      Break 10:45 a.m. 

After 40 years of providing retirement plan advisory services to large institutions, HANYS Benefit Services is taking its experience and expertise to the smaller end of the market. Though employers with assets under $10 million may not have the same resources as larger organizations, they do have the same responsibilities and objectives: a fiduciary duty to conduct plan business in a prudent fashion and the need to offer an attractive and competitive retirement plan for their employees. “We believe sponsors in the smaller end of the market are often underserved and may not be getting the proper fiduciary oversight,” said James Kelley, president of HANYS Benefit Services. “With our new service offering, we are looking to relieve some of their administrative burden, fiduciary responsibilities and operating expenses.” HBS has created a solution that largely shifts the fiduciary and administrative burdens to third parties while crafting a lower cost, institutionally structured retirement

HANYS Benefit Services has over 50 years experience providing consultation and value-added solutions like the Group Insurance Trust to healthcare providers. GIT was created in 1967 and remains a cost-effective solution providing key benefits to our clients: short/long-term disability, group term life/AD&D, NYSDBL/PFL; lower premiums achieved through Trust scale; dedicated service teams; rate stabilization; form 5500 preparation; and multi-year rate guarantees. Saving money on employee benefits while still attracting and retaining the best and the brightest is a must in today’s economy. If you have any questions about HBS' Group Insurance Trust , or would like to talk to an employee benefits consultant, please get in touch by  email  or by calling (800) 388-1963.

HANYS Benefit Services has over 50 years experience providing consultation and value-added solutions like the Group Insurance Trust to healthcare providers. GIT was created in 1967 and remains a cost-effective solution providing key benefits to our clients: short/long-term disability, group term life/AD&D, NYSDBL/PFL; lower premiums achieved through Trust scale; dedicated service teams; rate stabilization; form 5500 preparation; and multi-year rate guarantees. Saving money on employee benefits while still attracting and retaining the best and the brightest is a must in today’s economy. If you have any questions about HBS' Group Insurance Trust , or would like to talk to an employee benefits consultant, please get in touch by  email  or by calling (800) 388-1963.

The fourth quarter of 2018 ended with significant market volatility. Yet, the U.S. equity performance was in recovery mode in the first quarter of 2019. In March, we witnessed the ten-year anniversary of the bull market for equities, making it the longest bull market on record. In hindsight, the sharp sell-off in the fourth quarter looks like a head fake for investors. Read the  Q1 Market Recap  to learn more about the dramatic recovery for the start of 2019. Also included is a legislative and regulatory update on what's happening in the retirement market. If you have any questions, or would like to begin talking to a retirement plan advisor, please get in touch by  email  or by calling (800) 388-1963.