Professionals
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Vincent Cacciottoli brings over 30 years of experience, knowledge and insight to bear in navigating employers through the complex laws that impact the design, operation and termination of employee benefit and executive compensation plans. Mr. Cacciottoli serves as an advisor to the boards, committees, trustees and key executives of private and public companies, financial institutions and nonprofit organizations.
He resolves compliance issues for retirement, health and welfare and executive compensation plans. He also negotiates the administrative and investment contracts and agreements for those plans, advises on fiduciary and directors’ and officers’ liability, corporate governance and plan investment issues, and he handles benefit and executive compensation issues in mergers and acquisitions.
Mr. Cacciottoli is also a popular speaker on employee benefits and executive compensation issues with business and professional groups.
Professional Activities
- Fellow, American College of Employee Benefits Counsel, 2006-present
- Member, Board of Directors, Western Pension & Benefits Conference, Portland Chapter, 1983-present
- President, Western Pension & Benefits Conference, 1997-1998
- Former Editor, Benefits Bulletin, Western Pension & Benefits Conference
- Member, Planning Committee, Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants Biannual Employee Benefits Conference, 1993-present
Publications
- "Form 1099 Reporting: Two Burdensome Rules Repealed, But Some Traps Remain," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, May 2011.
- "Changes in Benefit Plan Rules Require Employer Action Before Year-End," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, November 30, 2010.
- "Penalty-Free IRS Section 409A Correction Program Expires this Year," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, November 30, 2010.
- "Are You Ready for the Health Care Reform Changes Coming with Your 2011 Plan Year?," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, November 30, 2010.
- "Changes in Benefit Plan Rules Require Employer Action Before Year-End," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, November 30, 2010.
- "Implementing the New 401(k) and 403(b) “In-Plan” Roth Conversion Option Requires Immediate Action," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, November 30, 2010.
- "Over-the-Counter Drugs No Longer Reimbursable by FSAs or HRAs Starting in 2011," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, November 30, 2010.
- "Health Care Reform: Understanding the Impact On Your Clients’ Bottom Line," Garvey Schubert Barer Publication, September 21, 2010.
- "Voter Approved Domestic Partnership Rights: Are You Prepared for Changes to Your Employee Benefits and Policies?," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, December 2, 2009.
- "The IRS Announces 2010 Cost of Living Adjustment for Retirement Plans," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, October 20, 2009.
- "Top 10 Questions About the New COBRA Rules: April 18 Deadline Requires Employers to Take Immediate Action," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, March 17, 2009.
- "Failure to Amend Common Compensation Arrangements by December 31, 2008 Could Result in Huge Tax Penalties," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, November 19, 2008.
- "Your Business Needs To Be Concerned About § 409A (Even If It Doesn't Have A Deferred Compensation Plan)," Garvey Schubert Barer Legal Update, October 24, 2008.
