Overview
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - Thursday, October 29, 2026
Omni Viking Lakes Hotel - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Don't miss Barack Ferrazzano Compensation & Benefits Group chair Andrew K. Strimaitis and partner Michael J. Poland as they co-present at the 2026 Strategic Compensation Summit in Minneapolis, MN. The summit provides three days of data-driven learning, peer collaboration, and practical insights specifically designed for HR and compensation leaders in financial institutions. The agenda combines expert-led sessions from Blanchard Consulting Group with interactive peer groups, sponsor presentations, and a banker panel discussing real-world compensation strategies.
Andy and Mike will co-present the following session:
The Hidden Risks of Deferred Compensation
Wednesday, October 28 | 2:30 PM
Deferred compensation arrangements are a powerful tool for attracting and retaining talent — but they come with significant legal and tax complexity that many companies underestimate. This session walks participants through the Internal Revenue Code Section 409A framework, the severe penalties that flow from non-compliance, and the practical steps companies can take to design and administer these arrangements correctly. Special attention will be given to issues unique to privately held companies, including equity-based compensation, valuation challenges, and separation pay arrangements.
About the Speakers
Andy and Mike regularly counsel financial institutions on executive compensation, deferred compensation, and related legal and tax matters. For additional information, please visit their biographies:
For more information or to register for the conference, visit www.strategiccompsummit.com.
