Executive Benefits: Enhancing Talent Acquisition and Structuring Pass-Through Entities Effectively
In today’s competitive job market, attracting and retaining top executive talent is more challenging than ever. Traditional compensation structures often fail to meet the expectations of high-performing leaders, making it essential for organizations — especially pass-through entities — to adopt more strategic benefit offerings.
Nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans offer a strategic advantage by offering flexible, tax-efficient benefits that extend beyond standard compensation packages. These plans allow employers to structure deferred income, stock options, and supplemental retirement benefits which can be tailored to individual needs and performance metrics.
In this session, we will examine how NQDC plans can be effectively leveraged to enhance executive recruitment and retention while ensuring proper structuring for pass-through entities. Attendees will gain key insights into plan design, regulatory compliance, and best practices for maximizing the impact of executive benefits in a way that supports both organizational growth and financial efficiency.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding the key components, types, and legal frameworks of NQDC plans, including how they differ from qualified retirement plans.
- Exploring strategic implementation methods tailored to talent acquisition, retention, and the unique needs of pass-through entities.
- Gaining insights into best practices for managing nonqualified plans, including tax implications, regulatory compliance, and effective communication strategies to optimize employee satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
Speakers:
- Emily Langdon, Employee Benefits, ERISA & Executive Compensation Attorney, Partner, at Fraser Stryker PC LLO
- Bob Nienaber, Chief Executive Officer, at benefitRFP, Inc.
- David Cox (Moderator), Executive Benefits Consultant, at benefitRFP, Inc.
