George Kasper to Discuss Key Challenges Associated with Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Pullman & Comley Employee Benefits Attorney George J. Kasper will join the panel discussion “Overcoming Today’s Defined Benefit Pension Challenges” at the 2026 New England States Government Finance Officers Association conference. George will be joined by co-presenters Robert Lessard of USI Retirement and Pam Minish (USI Advisors), with Daniel Casella (USI Retirement) serving as moderator.
The 50-minute interactive discussion will bring together retirement and investment professionals, a Connecticut municipal plan sponsor and a legal authority to explore some of today’s most pressing defined benefit pension challenges, including:
- Using pensions as a recruitment tool
- Managing plan funding
- Addressing aging resources and the loss of institutional knowledge
- Managing investment risk while meeting expected rates of return
- Evaluating trust and custody solutions
- Getting the most out of RFPs
The session will encourage audience participation and include a handout with practical tips attendees can put to use immediately. The session is also eligible for SHRM credit.
To register and for more information, please visit the NESGFOA website.