March 6, 2005 -- Robert Higgins has joined Benefit Plans Plus as senior consultant and leader of the newly created fiduciary services practice. He is responsible for consulting
fiduciaries in defining and fulfilling their ERISA and investment fiduciary duties. His areas of focus will be fiduciary training, fiduciary audit (ERISA and Investment), review of
fiduciary structure, design and implement fiduciary governance and structuring systems to ensure compliance with mandatory requirements.
Prior to joining Benefit Plans Plus Higgins served as Vice President of Institutional Trust at U.S. Bank in St. Louis and Kansas City. His work experience includes more than 25 years in
the qualified plan business with several major regional banks and a national consulting firm.
Higgins, a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies from Youngstown State University and a Juris Doctor degree at the University of
Akron School of Law. He is a member of the International Society of Employee Benefit Specialist and the Employee Benefits Association of St. Louis.
Higgins resides in Shrewsbury with his wife Susan.
Brown Smith Wallace, which has revenue of $13 million, is the second largest locally owned independent full-service CPA and business consulting firm in Missouri. Brown Smith Wallace, with
offices in St. Louis, St. Charles and Chicago, makes a measurable difference in clients' lives by making sure clients get more than just a good return on their investment, finding hidden
value, looking where others forget, bridging gaps to form long lasting relationships, being accessible and by putting a guarantee in writing. For more information visit www.bswllc.com : www.bpp401k.com or call 314.983.1200.
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