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Wednesday

Dentists Learn About Retirement Plans Design and Administration

A cash balance plan is a defined benefit plan that operates much differently than other kinds of retirement plans.
Below is general information provided by Cash Balance Actuaries, LLC of Eden Prairie, MN about how the cash balance plans they design operate, and the advantages of using a cash balance plan to help meet the dentists' retirement savings objectives.

In addition, an introduction to Northern Dental Alliance member Charles Steingas, chief actuary of Cash Balance Actuaries, LLC.

INTRODUCTION

Most of the cash balance plans we design are established for the primary benefit of the owners or executives of a company. Therefore, the contributions for owners and executives are typically very large with a smaller contribution provided to staff to meet IRS requirements. During the plan design, the sponsoring company selects the amount of contribution for each owner and executive, up to the maximum amount permitted by law.

Only businesses can sponsor a cash balance plan, but any business entity may do so. We provide services for sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, nonprofits, and corporations. You don't even need to have any employees other than yourself.

The number of companies sponsoring cash balance plans is growing rapidly. Find out specific the reasons for such rapid growth by linking to CBA's website:

Company Overview
• Client Focused Actuarial & Pension Plan Consulting

Cash Balance Actuaries, LLC specializes in the design and administration of small to medium sized Defined Benefit Plans including Cash Balance Plans. Our mission is to provide well-structured retirement plans to all profitable businesses around the country and to be the first choice of employment for the best and brightest actuaries and consultants.

The defining characteristic of Cash Balance Actuaries, LLC is the high quality of employees who provide the best service to our clients. And it all starts at the top with founder and owner Charlie Steingas, EA, MSPA, MAAA. He possesses a unique ability to communicate complex technical issues to clients in a simple, easy-to-understand way. Clients who understand their pension plans are much more likely to appreciate them.

Along with the best employees we seek to partner with the best clients from around the country. Everything is done online whenever possible so we help our clients minimize the paper required to sponsor a plan. We pride ourselves on being available to answer our clients' questions with accurate and creative solutions all while making sure the plan still meets their needs of being easy to understand and administer.

Charles D. Steingas, EA, MSPA, MAAA

Charlie is the chief actuary and founding member of Cash Balance Actuaries, LLC. After working for over 10 years on all types of retirement plans, he decided he could better serve his clients by offering them the most personal service at more reasonable prices. With Cash Balance Actuaries, Charlie is able to offer cutting edge retirement plan designs and personal service to help clients truly understand and appreciate their plans.

Charlie graduated from Drake University in Iowa with degrees in Actuarial Science and Finance. Since then he has become an enrolled actuary as well as a member of the American Academy of Actuaries and the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries, and is now a member of Northern Dental Alliance -- who help dentists achieve success.


CBA designs and administers retirement plans tailored to save dentists money on taxes and meet a dentist's specific needs as a business owner.


Blog Provided by

Dick Chwalek

NDA Member Heritage Construction Showcases Dental Office Building

Modern dental practices offer patients a higher level of comfort, convenience and cost effective value. As a member of the Northern Dental Alliance, Heritage can now provide their dentist clients with an extensive range of enhanced services that can help their practices thrive, which means the dental consumer is likely to benefit in many ways as well.

DENTAL OFFICE CONSTRUCTION CASE STUDY

Silver Lake, Minnesota Dental Office - by Heritage Construction
Heritage Construction Companies, LLC is a general contractor business founded on honesty and respect, and dedicated to high levels of building expertise. We serve our dentist clients with professionalism and integrity. Our knowledge and innovation is infused into each dental office project, big or small, to exceed your expectations.

We are excited to present this dentist client case study for your review.

New Dental Office Building
  • Client: Silver Lake Smiles 
  • Location: New Brighton, Minnesota
  • Size: 1,200 sq. ft.
  • Design Build

dental chairs, family dentistry, New Brighton,  55112 Project Details

Heritage Construction was hired by Dr. Ong because he felt the company accurately embraced his vision. He also recognized Heritage had a team of professionals in place capable of crafting a truly unique clinic.
Based in Elk River, MN, Heritage worked closely with Silver Lake Smiles and Alchemy Architects to create a unique dental office facility that features innovative materials, visual interest points and color for a calm and appealing atmosphere.
1) Silver Lake Smiles uses innovative materials throughout the dental clinic.
  • Fiberglass sheets hung from the ceiling to diffuse light
  • Stainless steel tool stations
  • Customized Cabinetry
Silver Smiles - Dental Office - MN Minnesota
2) Increased visual appeal was achieved in the office lobby and operatories.
  • Patient Visuals
  • Exposed ceilings in operatory area
  • Ceiling treatments with a system of paper scrolls
  • Lights infiberglass sheets to guide patients into operatory area
3) A calm and interesting dentistry environment created for patients and staff.
  • Color palette
  • Strategic Drapery conceals offices and sterilization areas
  • Sound absorption
View additional completed projects developed by Heritage Construction.

Heritage Construction

CONTACT INFORMATION


Andy Christensen • Owner
andy@heritageconstructionmn.com
L. Richard Etshokin • Dental Office Go-To-Person 
info@heritageconstructionmn.com
CALL • 763-633-4080
HeritageConstructionMN.com
  • 13422 Business Center Drive • Suite 2B
  • Elk River, Minnesota 55330 
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Posted by 

Dick Chwalek, NicheDental.com
Also a NDA member.

Monday

RSO Responsibilities, X-Ray Rule Training

Learn how to keep up with your annual OSHA and infection control requirements.

With so much focus on quality patient care, new products and technology keeping up with written infection control, MSDS, and radiation manuals can fall on the back burner. Know how your office is doing before an inspector calls. Then your team can focus on Treatment Planning, Marketing, Recall and Scheduling.

Get the Nuts and Bolts of
RSO Responsibilities & X-Ray Rule
Training Session.


Northern Dental Alliance member and Dental Consultant, Leanne M. Mathieu Kramer of Statements Plus Compliance Solutions will be conducting this seminar to keep dental offices on the right track with their safety responsibilities and rules. This two-hour course will provide two dentistry CE credits.

LOCATION

- Ramada Minneapolis (Mpls) NW
- 6900 Lakeland Ave North
- Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55428

DATE
- Tuesday
- February 23, 2010

TIME
- 9:00 - 11:00 AM
- 2 Dental CE Credits

FEE
- $50.00


> Presented by Leanne M. Mathieu Kramer, LDA, CDA, CDPMA

Leanne is a Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA), Certified Dental Assistant, and Certified Dental Practice Management Administrator through the Dental Assistant National Board. She is authorized by the Department of Labor as an OSHA Outreach Trainer in General Industry.

Visit Leanne's Website

Other Northern Dental Alliance Members

  • Epple Financial Advisors

  • Heritage Construction Companies

  • US Bank Equipment Financing, Real Estate

  • Niche Dental Coaching, Consulting

  • Michael Haase - Practice Transitions

  • Weber Law Office