We discuss the Safer Act, which became a provision in SECURE 2.0 allowing penalty-free withdrawal from retirement plans for victims of domestic abuse. Given the breadth and scope of domestic violence, this educational session offers background information on the Safer Act and its importance. We look towards 2024 when the provision will go into effect so you can prepare yourself and your plans.

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Speakers:

• Sally Schaeffer, Principal Consultant, Uncorked Advocates
• Catherine Beane, Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Advocacy, YWCA USA
• Caroline Frauman, Tax Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives
• Sarah Gonzalez, Associate Director, Workplace & Economic Justice, Futures Without Violence

How Advocacy and Leadership can Increase Women’s Participation in the Financial Industry with Rock the Street Wallstreet

Join Third Thursdays with Women in Retirement in a fireside conversation with Ashley Leftwich, Chief Operating Officer of Rock the Street, Wall Street.

Rock The Street, Wall Street is a financial and investment literacy program designed to bring both gender and racial equity to the financial markets and spark the interest of high school girls into careers of finance.

Key takeaways:
The importance of in increasing Women’s representation and equity within the financial industry.

Insights into building more equitable workplaces by exploring the challenges girls face and discussing the role of mentorship in driving change.

Learn from RTSWS, how women with the tools and skills needed to lead and advocate for themselves and others, can work towards creating a more diverse financial industry.

In celebration of March’s International Women’s Day and the theme of #EmbraceEquity, help us “give equity an embrace” and join us to learn how ARA is encouraging women to Thrive in financial fields through education, mentoring, and professional development!

Women continue to be underrepresented in financial services roles, above entry level, with women of color fairing even worse. Join us to learn what opportunities the ARA has available to embrace equity, support women working in the retirement industry, and to help close the retirement gap for underrepresented groups.

Hosted by: Third Thursday Committee Member Barbara Giesing, MPA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CPSP™
Owner/COO BAG HR Consulting