Finally signed into law, the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 builds on the improvements made by the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) of 2019 with more than 90 changes affecting qualified retirement plans, IRAs, SIMPLEs, SEPs, ABLEs and 529 plans. Andy will also discuss the landscape of recent NY legislation related to mandatory retirement plans for businesses.
Andrew Claeson is a retirement plan counselor at Capital Group, home of American Funds, responsible for sales development and relationship management in upstate New York and Western Pennsylvania. He has 25 years of investment industry experience and has been with Capital Group for nine years. Prior to joining Capital, Andrew was a retirement consultant for Fidelity Investments. He holds an MBA from Bryant University in Rhode Island and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Rhode Island College. Andrew is based in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Featured Annual Events
Economic Summit
The Tompkins Chamber presents key local issues impacting local businesses and developers, policy issues impacting the business community, and local insights from participants in a national economic outlook survey. Partnering with Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED), the event includes important updates about our economy, workforce, upcoming projects, and strategies to move forward and achieve a sustainable economic recovery.
Annual Dinner & Awards
One of the premier business community events of the year, the Annual Meeting highlights the Chamber community and previews the goals and initiatives for the coming year. Come and celebrate the success of our business community and economic development with hundreds of local leaders and elected officials! Join us as we raise a glass to the companies, not-for-profits, and volunteers who partner with us to help our community thrive.
Golf Tournament
This day on the green combines top-notch golf with valuable networking and advertising opportunities. Held at one of the County’s finest and professionally-rated golf courses. Staggered start golf tournament with several prizes, including skins. Lunch and beverages provided.
Great Big Chamber Auction
See and be seen by the region’s top business executives and small business owners. The Great Big Chamber Thank You & Auction holds tremendous value to our sponsors, donors, and attendees as it is one of our most highly publicized and attended events. The Great Big Chamber Auction portion helps underwrite the events and programs that support our Chamber members. Traditional silent and live auction, networking, and nonprofit recognition awards.