Robert Gower

Robert Gower is an expert in tax-qualified retirement plan design, compliance, and administration with a focus on various plan types such as defined benefit, cash balance, profit sharing, 401(k), and KSOP plans. He has a broad experience in drafting plan documents, amendments, resolutions, and summary plan descriptions, as well as assisting plan sponsors in establishing committee charters and bylaws for effective plan governance.

With a strong background in compliance, Robert works closely with clients to navigate the complexities of the Internal Revenue Service Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System, Voluntary Compliance Program, and plan audits. He also helps plan sponsors meet ERISA's fiduciary requirements by guiding them through the Department of Labor's Voluntary Fiduciary Compliance Program and conducting service provider reviews, investment contract drafting, and Department of Labor Investigations.

In addition to compliance and fiduciary responsibilities, Robert supports plan sponsors in day-to-day administrative tasks, such as benefit claims and appeals, QDRO determinations, and participant communications. By staying current on qualified plan reporting and disclosure requirements, he ensures plan sponsors' timely compliance with regulatory mandates.

Robert Gower's expertise extends to speaking engagements on various benefits-related topics, including the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System, retirement benefits for domestic partners, best practices, and the fiduciary responsibilities of retirement plan committees. He holds a JD from the University of California, Davis - School of Law and has previously served as a Director and Associate at Trucker Huss.