32nd Annual Convention

VIVA LAS VEGAS!                                                Retire Well: It’s How We Roll

The 2024 RIPEA Convention was held from 10 am to 3 pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Primo Banquet Hall in Indianapolis.

Thank you to our Sponsors! 

Thanks to ALL who joined us for the 32nd Annual Convention in 2024! 

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Featured Speakers

Elaine Bedel, Indiana Destination Development Corporation and Bedel Financial Consulting

Elaine Bedel was appointed by Governor Holcomb in 2019 to serve as the first Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the newly established Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC), a quasi-government agency focused on making Indiana a great place to live and visit and to learn and earn.

Prior to her recent appointment, Bedel served as President of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), the state’s lead economic development agency from 2017-2019. Under Bedel’s leadership, the state had consecutive record-breaking years for new job commitments.

Prior to serving the state, Bedel served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Bedel Financial Consulting Inc., a role held since she founded the company in 1989.

Bedel, who resides in Indianapolis, is an author of a personal finance book and has spoken nationally and internationally sharing her interpersonal and financial expertise and experience. Bedel earned a bachelor’s degree from Hanover College and an MBA from Butler University.

Throughout her career, Bedel has been recognized for dedication to her profession and her community. She was inducted into the Indiana Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2016 and was recognized as the 2015 Women Business Owner of the year by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Bedel was inducted into the Business Hall of Fame by the Junior Achievement of Central Indiana and received the Financial Planning Association’s “Heart of Financial Planning” Award in 2013.

Jeff Hutson, Relational Gravity

Jeff Hutson is the founder and principal consultant of Relational Gravity and the My Penny Earned financial wellness service. He focuses on applied retirement research to help employers and organizations make a meaningful and measurable difference to those they serve. For more than 15 years, he led participant communication, education, and research for the Indiana Public Retirement System’s five defined contribution and eight defined benefit plans.

Jeff is a Certified Retirement Counselor® (CRC®), is accredited by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), and holds an Insights Professional Certification (IPC). He is a graduate of Butler University and Ball State University.

Dallas Mullins, AMBA

Dallas Mullins has built a career dedicated to helping association members optimize their benefits and retirement plans. He began his journey with AMBA in 2008. Over the years, Dallas has worked closely with association members, guiding them through the intricate process of benefit selection, ensuring they make the best choices for their individual needs.

In 2024, Dallas transitioned to AMBA’s FIA team where his expertise is now focused on assisting association members with annuity products designed to enhance their retirement savings. His extensive knowledge and commitment to client satisfaction has made him a trusted advisor for those looking for a fixed indexed annuity to help secure a comfortable and fulfilling retirement.

2024 Annual Convention Agenda

MORNING PROGRAM

BREAK

AFTERNOON PROGRAM

ANNUAL MEETING

RIPEA Member Meeting to immediately follow (after a short break). All current members are eligible to vote.

Session Descriptions

No Dice: Avoiding & Resolving Financial Pitfalls in Retirement

The number of people living to 100 has doubled since the 1990s. While not everyone wants to live this long, with the roll of the dice, many do. Top reasons for wanting to live longer include curiosity, simple enjoyment of life, and having more time with friends and family. Living longer brings risks. We'll discuss the financial well-being of retired Indiana public employees and some risks associated with living longer.

Risky Business: Investing in Retirement without Losing Your Shirt

How you invest your retirement funds is a combination of art and science. While you are working, you can generally take on more risk and benefit from potential growth of the stock market. However, once you actually retire, you may be more comfortable with less risk and a reduced potential for losing value – but can you keep up with inflation? We’ll address how to position the portfolio to meet your retirement budget along with the do’s and don’ts of investing. 

AMBA's Fixed Index Annuities: Asset Growth without the Gamble

As inflation has continued to soar, it’s become increasingly important to actively combat threats to your retirement nest egg. One of the safest bets out there for those with liquidity is a fixed index annuity. A program that has no fees, no risk and the ability to SAFELY earn from the market without ever being at risk to lose value. Learn more about AMBA’s FIA product, which offers a guaranteed income stream if needed and historically impressive SAFE gains over time, without having to break the bank.

Directions

PRIMO BANQUET HALL

Near I-65 – south of downtown, north of I-465.

If via I-65S, take exit 107 for Keystone Ave.

Keep right at the fork, follow signs for University of Indianapolis and merge onto Keystone Ave.

Turn left onto National Ave.

If via I-65N, take exit 107 for Keystone Ave.

Turn left onto Keystone.

Turn left onto National Ave.