Featured Topic: The Financial Wellness Program Conundrum

Financial insecurity and stress are wreaking havoc on workers. It affects their mental and physical health, as well as their working lives, in numerous and detrimental ways.

In today's workplace, financial wellness is essential for both employee well-being and productivity. "The Financial Wellness Program Conundrum" examines the disconnect between employer-led financial wellness programs and the actual financial health of employees, shedding light on common pitfalls and often overlooked elements.

This presentation challenges the status quo by introducing a new approach that prioritizes outcomes over activities. Attendees will gain the knowledge and tools needed to create a financially secure, healthy, and productive workforce.

Learning Objectives

• Uncover essentials that set effective financial wellness programs apart.

• Understand psychological and behavioral aspects for employee success.

• Be cost effective and deliver needed results without expending unnecessary time and money.

• Prioritize outcomes over activity to provide genuine financial wellbeing to employees.

Speaker: Chris Thixton, QPA, QKC

For 25 years, Chris has been an advocate for improving the financial security of employees in the United States. He serves on the leadership council for the American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA), one of five member organizations of the American Retirement Association based in Washington, D.C. He is a Qualified Pension Administrator (QPA) and Qualified 401(k) Consultant (QKC®). Chris has testified in Washington D.C. at the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration on fiduciary matters related to fee disclosure as part of the Hearing on Reasonable Contracts or Arrangements. He has testified before the DOL’s ERISA Advisory Council. He leads workshops and private training sessions for fiduciary committees nationwide and has been a featured speaker at more than 100 industry conferences and programs.

Recertification Credits:

-1 hour of general HRCI and 1 SHRM PDC will be shared with attendees after the meeting.

Meeting Agenda:

-11:30-11:50 Check-in & Networking

-11:50-12:00 Chapter Announcements & Speaker Introduction

-12:00-1:00 Presentation, Q&A 

Guests:

-Member: $30

-Non-Member: $40

-First-time guests can join for free - reach out to Allison Gottwald at agottwald@eastersealsci.com for more information.

Registration Deadline: Monday, April 6 @ 5 pm

Location:

-The Warehouse on State: 736 SW Washington St Peoria, IL