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Membership Directory

One of the most important benefits of NIPA membership is the access to other pension professionals. The NIPA Membership Directory allows members the tools necessary to network with others in similar situations, to gain insight into best practices, or with others from completely different professional backgrounds, to learn more about other divisions within the industry. The new online version, which replaces the antiquated print copy, has several exceptional features:

• Easy Updates: Moving? Changing your career? Don't wait a year to get that information to your fellow NIPA members. We can update your information instantly (provided you let us know)!

• Super-networking: Who's Who, and Who's New? Find out who the current officers and members are - and, most importantly, where to reach them!

• Organize: Don't know, or don't need to know, specifics? Our sort capacities allow you to search for other members according to Last Name, Company, City and/or State.

Note: The information and/or contact information provided is for reference only. Permission to contact individuals and/or businesses must be expressly obtained by the individual per the CAN-Spam act.

Newsletter

We all know how crucial it is to increase our level of business knowledge, enhance our technical expertise, and stay on top of the industry's continuing changes. Through its quarterly newsletter Plan Horizons, NIPA makes it easy to gain access to the information and services that will no doubt improve your business.

Plan Horizons is send emailed directly to you as a member and as a downloadable PDF file on our "Members Only" section. The email format provides members with the same high-quality, up-to-the-minute details regarding pension administration news and trends as our printed version - only it is a faster and more convenient professional tool. Visit often to read about colleagues' experiences, find out about upcoming conferences, and get information about new member services.

Benefits

NIPA membership offers a wealth of benefits! NIPA's mission is to enhance professionalism in the retirement plan industry. Participation in this professional community ensures that you receive the industry education and peer networking opportunities that are vital in combating daily challenges, changes, and competition. Take advantage of all that NIPA has to offer:

• Quarterly issues of Plan Horizons sent right to your email with industry articles and association news
• NIPA's biweekly electronic news service News from nipa.org
• Discounts on all National events including the Annual Forum & Expo and Business Management Conference
• NEW - $10 Discounts on McKay Hochman eSeminars
• NEW - 15% Discounts on SunGard Corbel LIVE Web Seminars
• Discounts on NIPA Web Seminars
• Access to NIPA's Online Membership Directory
• FedEx Kinko's Discount Cards
• Discounts on the Wall Street Journal, Barron's and CCH. For more information click here.
• The Accredited Pension Administrator (APA) Program
  The APA credential program is administered by NIPA to recognize professionalism, knowledge and expertise in the field of pension and employee benefit plan administration. Candidates meeting the eligibility requirements of education and experience and who successfully pass a series of examinations earn the APA designation. Fifteen (15) hours of continuing education are required annually to maintain the designation. The APA designation confers the highest level of competence, knowledge and achievement in the profession.
• The Accredited Pension Representative (APR) Program
  A new designation, an APR signifies the candidate has a professional knowledge of the fundamentals of retirement plans, with an emphasis on defined contribution plans and investment philosophy. Potential APRs include consultants and representatives for brokerage firms, insurance companies and other financial institutions, individuals who hold retirement plan service positions, financial planners, Registered Investment Advisors and others working with qualified plans. The APR designation is maintained by obtaining 10 Continuing Education Credits each calendar year. Please contact NIPA for more information or to register for the next exam.

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