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Employee Benefit News Carpenters’ Combined Funds, Inc. VOLUME XI JUNE 2010 PITTSBURGH, PA No. 1 UPDATE ON THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE GREATER PENNSYLVANIA CARPENTERS’ MEDICAL AND PENSION PLANS At the April 29, 2010 Medical Plan Board of Trustees meeting, our consultant, the Segal Company, presented the budget projections for the medical plan for 2010, 2011 and 2012. Obviously, there are a number of assumptions built into the projections and one of the key ones is the estimate of the number of hours our members will work during the next three years. Because hours of employment in 2010 appear to be down about 15% so far and, considering projections by the Union and our employers, the budget projections were based on an 11% decrease in hours of employment. Using these numbers, total income in 2010 was projected at $56.5 million with total expenses projected at $59.6 million leaving an operating deficit of $3.1 million. In 2011, our total income would be $57.2 million but total expenses would be $65.1 million giving us an operating deficit of $7.9 million. In 2012, total income would be $57.9 million, total expenses would be $71.2 million and we would have an operating deficit of $13.3 million. Our break-even contribution rate for 2010 is projected at $5.30 per hour. The projection for 2011 is $5.83 per hour and, for 2012, $6.44 per hour. Our current average contribution rate is $4.94 per hour. Thus, the Medical Plan faces a challenge going forward, if these projections hold true. Right now, at the end of 2009, our continuation value or reserve in months is 16.4 months. By the end of 2012, if the projections hold true and with no plan changes, our continuation value will shrink to 9.2 months. Turning to the Greater Pennsylvania Carpenters’ Pension Fund, you were recently mailed the Annual Funding Notice which told you that the Plan is in critical status for the plan year beginning January 1, 2010. The cover letter with the notice advised you that the plan had an investment return of 11.6% in 2009 and this favorable investment experience and the changes made by the Rehabilitation Plan have resulted in the plan to be projected at 74% funded January 1, 2010. This is an increase from 69% funded as of January 1, 2009. The Rehabilitation Plan is currently projected to satisfy the criteria for improving the funded status of the plan over time. In reviewing the Annual Certification of Plan Status at the April 29, 2010 Board of Trustees meeting, our actuary, Cheiron, Inc., expressed concerns on our hours of employment so far in 2010 and the impact hours of employment have on the fund’s recovery. In 2009, unaudited numbers indicate that benefit payments exceeded employer contributions by $23 million. Investment return has to make up this shortfall or the fund will shrink. If hours of employment decrease, it makes this challenge more difficult. Thus, our negative cash flow relative to our investment experience will be our greater challenge going forward. In summary, what we need to take away from all of this is that the recovery is going to take some time. Rest assured that we will keep you informed of your Plan’s progress. Employee Benefit News published by the CARPENTERS’ COMBINED FUNDS INCORPORATED JOHN A. BROOKS President JAMES R. KLEIN Administrator k 650 Ridge Road – Suite 300 Pittsburgh, PA 15205 PLEASE CALL US WITH ANY COMMENTS, QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS, Phone: 412-922-5330 Toll Free Number: 1-800-242-2539 www. carpenterscombinedfunds .org

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Page 1: Employee Benefit News - Carpenters' Combined Funds · 2015. 5. 4. · Paul B. Gibboney Dennis N. Jury Duane L. Schnarrs LOCAL UNION No. 1160 James M. Delletro Paul T. Keller Thomas

Employee Benefit News

Carpenters’ Combined Funds, Inc.

VOLUME XI JUNE 2010 • PITTSBURGH, PA No. 1

UPDATE ON THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF THE GREATER PENNSYLVANIA CARPENTERS’

MEDICAL AND PENSION PLANSAt the April 29, 2010 Medical

Plan Board of Trustees meeting, our consultant, the Segal Company, presented the budget projections for the medical plan for 2010, 2011 and 2012. Obviously, there are a number of assumptions built into the projections and one of the key ones is the estimate of the number of hours our members will work during the next three years. Because hours of employment in 2010 appear to be down about 15% so far and, considering projections by the Union and our employers, the budget projections were based on an 11% decrease in hours of employment.

Using these numbers, total income in 2010 was projected at $56.5 million with total expenses projected at $59.6 million leaving an operating deficit of $3.1 million. In 2011, our total income would be $57.2 million but total expenses would be $65.1 million giving us an operating deficit of $7.9 million. In 2012, total income would be $57.9 million, total expenses would be $71.2 million and we would have an operating deficit of $13.3 million. Our break-even contribution rate for 2010 is projected at $5.30 per hour. The projection for 2011 is $5.83 per hour and, for 2012, $6.44 per hour. Our current average contribution rate is $4.94 per hour.

Thus, the Medical Plan faces a

challenge going forward, if these projections hold true. Right now, at the end of 2009, our continuation value or reserve in months is 16.4 months. By the end of 2012, if the projections hold true and with no plan changes, our continuation value will shrink to 9.2 months.

Turning to the Greater Pennsylvania Carpenters’ Pension Fund, you were recently mailed the Annual Funding Notice which told you that the Plan is in critical status for the plan year beginning January 1, 2010. The cover letter with the notice advised you that the plan had an investment return of 11.6% in 2009 and this favorable investment experience and the changes made by the Rehabilitation Plan have resulted in the plan to be projected at 74% funded January 1, 2010. This is an increase from 69% funded as of January 1, 2009. The Rehabilitation Plan is currently projected to satisfy the criteria for improving the funded status of the plan over time.

In reviewing the Annual Certification of Plan Status at the April 29, 2010 Board of Trustees meeting, our actuary, Cheiron, Inc., expressed concerns on our hours of employment so far in 2010 and the impact hours of employment have on the fund’s recovery. In 2009, unaudited numbers indicate that benefit payments exceeded employer

contributions by $23 million. Investment return has to make up this shortfall or the fund will shrink. If hours of employment decrease, it makes this challenge more difficult. Thus, our negative cash flow relative to our investment experience will be our greater challenge going forward. In summary, what we need to take away from all of this is that the recovery is going to take some time. Rest assured that we will keep you informed of your Plan’s progress.

Employee Benefit Newspublished by the

CARPENTERS’ COMBINED FUNDS

INCORPORATEDJOHN A. BROOKS

President

JAMES R. KLEINAdministrator

k

650 Ridge Road – Suite 300 Pittsburgh, PA 15205

PLEASE CALL US WITH ANY COMMENTS, QUESTIONS OR SUGGESTIONS,

Phone: 412-922-5330Toll Free Number: 1-800-242-2539

www. carpenterscombinedfunds .org

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TRUSTEESGreater Pennsylvania

Carpenters’ Annuity/Savings Fund

John A. BrooksChairman

John p. GAdomski

rAymond w. VoGEl, Jr.JAck w. rAmAGE

Co-ChairmanfrEdErick Episcopo

John p. mAffEo, Jr.

Greater Pennsylvania Carpenters’

Pension FundJohn A. Brooks

ChairmanmichAEl J. dinGEy

louis r. GilBErti, Jr.lEE J. mAnGEs

roBErt d. mEyEr

michAEl w. plAtt

rAymond w. VoGEl, Jr.williAm r. wAtErkottE

michAEl p. wElsh

richArd f. riVErs, Jr.Secretary-TreasurerEuGEnE B. Brown

roBErt BuEchEl

dwiGht E. kuhn

thomAs A. lAndAu

roBErt f. lEAhEy

tErrEncE m. mcdonouGh

JAck w. rAmAGE

kEnnEth wolf

Greater Pennsylvania Carpenters’ Medical Plan

John A. BrooksChairman

michAEl J. dinGEy

fElix A. follEtti

roBErt J. GrAswick

richAd r. okrAszEwski

sAmuEl shillinG

rAymond w. VoGEl, Jr.williAm r. wAtErkottE

tErrEncE m. mcdonouGhCo-Chairman

roBErt BuEchEl

frEdErick Episcopo

thomAs A. lAndAu

John p. mAffEo, Jr.stAnlEy mErzlAk

John morris

rAymond A. VolpAtt, Jr.

Annuity/Savings Fund InformationHERE IS A SUMMARY OF MARKET VALUE ASSETS AS OF MAY 31, 2010

Percent Market Value of Total

Federated Total Return Bond Fund .......................... $ 5,053,048.66 2.30%

American Beacon Large Cap Value Fund .................. 4,545,480.12 2.06%

Blackrock Index Equity ............................................... 2,214,101.18 1.00%

Carpenters Stable Value Fund .................................... 151,434,951.19 68.70%

American Century Strategic Alloc. Conservative ....... 5,213,053.28 2.37%

American Century Strategic Alloc. Moderate ............ 8,174,326.85 3.71%

American Century Strategic Alloc. Aggressive .......... 19,379,417.50 8.79%

Federated Mid-Cap Index Fund ................................ 1,498,129.98 .68%

American Fund Growth Fund of America ................. 7,425,701.79 3.37%

American Fund EuroPacific Growth Fund ............... 8,293,076.76 3.76%

Third Avenue Small Cap Value Fund ......................... 2,671,470.87 1.21%

Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Fund ............................... 4,520,635.55 2.05%

TOTAL ........................................................................ $220,423,393.73 100.00%

MEDICAL ELIGIBILITY FOR ACTIVE MEMBERS

The next benefit period for the Medical Plan will start OCTOBER 1, 2010 and end MARCH 31, 2011.

In order to be eligible for this benefit period, an active member needs the following in employer contributions:

$3,256 for work performed during the period JANUARY 1, 2010 through JUNE 30, 2010

— or —$6,512 for work performed during the period

JULY 1, 2009 through JUNE 30, 2010

The eligibility level is based on 650 hours of employment at the majority journeyman’s rate. Thus, a journeyman can earn full benefits by working approximately four (4) months in the six (6) month work period.

If employer contributions are not sufficient to earn eligibility, a member may be permitted to make self-payment to make up the shortage.

Should you have any questions on eligibility, please do not hesitate to call the Fund Office at 412-922-5330 or 1-800-242-2539.

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EmployEE BEnEfit nEws — Page Three

WELCOME TO RETIREMENTLOCAL UNION

No. 81James C. Hamilton

LOCAL UNION No. 86

Walter W. Gaffney

LOCAL UNION No. 142

Joseph J. AndreolaJames J. Conlan

Charles R. DuncanRobert G. Imblum

Donald J. KingRobert John KleinDonald D. LowryFred T. ShiringJeffrey L. Weis

John Williams III

LOCAL UNION No. 165

Randy K. BowserRicco M. Green

Phillip A. HughsonEarl W. Lasitis

Robert F. McMahonRobert R. Thompson

LOCAL UNION No. 211

Carl P. LongobardiThomas J. Rhall

LOCAL UNION No. 214

Marvin W. BellDavid E. Buck

Bonnie L. HartmanRonald C. HinkelLee R. Lightner

Franklin E. MillerCornelius R. SparksMichael T. Treese

John G. TroutJack W. Ziegler

LOCAL UNION No. 230

Frederick J. Cancilla, Jr.Clyde G. Jones

John R. McNally

LOCAL UNION No. 268

Steven R. ArblasterWayne A. Myers

Larry M. Tomczyk

LOCAL UNION No. 645

Andrew R. BrundaJoseph M. Chyko

John H. Keefer, Jr.Rich J. Kovaleski

Gary L. PotrzebowskiRobert M. Verbosh

Joseph P. WahyDrew Ziegler

LOCAL UNION No. 759

Samuel R. BigelowJohn A. Lint

LOCAL UNION No. 922

William L. BowdersRobert P. CerconeMichael P. WilsonThomas J. Winters

LOCAL UNION No. 947

Joseph DeAngelisJoseph Paul Keck

LOCAL UNION No. 950

Donald P. BlackThomas P. ByrneTerry D. CarlsonPaul B. Gibboney

Dennis N. JuryDuane L. Schnarrs

LOCAL UNION No. 1160

James M. DelletroPaul T. Keller

Thomas L. Patton

LOCAL UNION No. 1233

Robert H. GroteWilliam J. Riggins, Jr.

LOCAL UNION No. 1419

Patrick W. DoyleWillard F. Hoffman

Randall R. MersRalph A. Nagle

William B. SchnavelyJohn R. Zanos

LOCAL UNION No. 1759

Clark E. Cooper

LOCAL UNION No. 2235

James E. Bortnick, Sr.John A. Catanzarite, Jr.

Jackie L. Knisely

LOCAL UNION No. 2237

William S. BarrickJohn C. Bauer

Richard J. Klink

LOCAL UNION No. 2274

David J. Green, Sr.Brenda L. HetrickErnest M. JohnsonDavid O. Pletcher

Paul R. RaabCarmen Sciulli

George J. ShultzDonald L. StonerThomas L. Stubna

LOCAL UNION No. 2507

Pauline D. ArmstrongKenneth E. GilbertAnnabell McCleaf

Donald D. Semple, Sr.

WARNING!The jurisdiction of the Greater Penn sylvania Regional Council of Carpen ters is 60 counties in Pennsylvania and this Newsletter is mailed to all mem bers in the jurisdiction. Hopefully there is information here that is inter esting to all.

However, to all of our members from Central and Northeastern Penn sylvania, when reading this Newsletter, please keep in mind that the benefit plans we are talking about are the Greater Pennsylvania Plans and may NOT be the benefit plans with which you currently participate.

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IN MEMORIAMWe pause in respectful silence to honor the memory of all our members or former members

whose deaths have been reported to the Fund Office since our last newsletter.

LOCAL UNION No. 81

JOSEPH F. BENSURJanuary 29, 2010

DANIEL C. EDMONDSApril 4, 2010

MAURICE W. GJERTSENSeptember 17, 2009

CHRISTOPHER J. TAMILINDecember 30, 2009

LOCAL UNION No. 84

ROBERT N. LUTHERFebruary 25, 2010

RALPH MAGILLJanuary 24, 2010

JAMES MENDICINOFebruary 14, 2010

WILLIAM E. MURPHYFebruary 5, 2010

CLIFFORD E. OPPERUDDecember 19, 2009

LOCAL UNION No. 142

GEORGE R. BURTApril 10, 2010

SOLOMON ELMORE, JR.January 23, 2010

DANIEL G. GEARYMay 15, 2010

IRWIN W. JACKSONMarch 8, 2010

DAVID P. McFALLFebruary 4, 2010

DONALD I. McGREGORDecember 13, 2009

KENNETH P. RAINEYDecember 12, 2009

CHARLES J. RODGERSMarch 12, 2010

JOHN S. SMITHFebruary 23, 2010

DEAN G. SOILISNovember 25, 2009

JAMES A. TORTOLAMay 29, 2010

EDWARD WILLIAMS, JR.February 3, 2010

LOCAL UNION No. 165

MELVIN BLAGOVICHApril 19, 2010

GERALD D. CLINGANJanuary 14, 2010

JOHN D. DILUCIAFebruary 27, 2010

JOSEPH A. EMANUELEDecember 5, 2009

EDWARD J. FARRENDecember 31, 2009

CHARLES B. FULMERMarch 9, 2010

MAURICE H. GODFREYNovember 18, 2009

ROY R. JACKSONMarch 5, 2010

KENNETH E. KOSJuly 3, 2009

DONALD L. KRAPFMarch 21, 2010

THOMAS L. MILLETARYNovember 10, 2009

VINCENT ORGERA, JR.March 26, 2010

THOMAS D. PLUTOApril 9, 2010

CHRISTOPHER M. RAEApril 20, 2010

FRANK S. SKERLAK, JR.March 28, 2010

RALPH WILLIAMSJanuary 8, 2010

LOCAL UNION No. 211

ROBERT W. FINKMarch 16, 2010

DONALD D. KULWICKIApril 2, 2010

WILLIAM J. SPINELLAMay 17, 2010

JAMES A. WOLFNovember 30, 2009

LOCAL UNION No. 214

RAYMOND F. BEARApril 30, 2009

EARL BRUBAKERJuly 12, 2008

C. H. BUCKWALTERMarch 21, 2010

JOHN A. DORKOSKINovember 1, 2009

ROBERT T. EVANSApril 23, 2010

GERALD A. FAIRCLOTHDecember 8, 2009

ROBERT GERBERMarch 3, 2010

JOHN L. GETTLEDecember 22, 2009

FERREE C. GROSSMANMarch 19, 2010

WILLIAM GUTHIERDecember 2, 2009

HARRY L. GUTTSCHALLSeptember 26, 2009

WALTER HAKEJanuary 10, 2010

DONALD L. HIMESOctober 14, 2009

HAROLD H. HORTINGMarch 20, 2010

RAY K. HOUSEROctober 20, 2009

HERBERT H. KRAMERMay 22, 2010

PAUL H. KREIDERJanuary 19, 2010

BRUCE I. LANDISDecember 15, 2009

DENNIS W. LUTZMarch 22, 2010

FREDERICK J. MARTELMarch 25, 2010

CASPER MECKMay 23, 2010

THOMAS M. MURPHYJanuary 5, 2010

WILLIAM H. OWENSFebruary 10, 2010

RICHARD L. PAINTERMay 2, 2010

ALBERT F. REIBSANESeptember 2, 2009

J. H. SCHELLApril 14, 2010

RICHARD T. SECRESTMay 14, 2010

GARY D. SHELDONOctober 18, 2009

GUY SIER, JR.November 7, 2009

WALTER H. SINGLEYDecember 17, 2009

DONALD E. STOUDTOctober 18, 2009

PAUL Z. VEREB, SR.May 19, 2010

EDWARD VOLKARFebruary 19, 2010

LOCAL UNION No. 230

SPENCE ASTLE, JR.November 26, 2009

RAYMOND BAUMILLERMarch 15, 2010

SALVATORE BORZIMay 23, 2010

EDWARD M. DEBOLDMarch 21, 2010

JOSEPH A. ELKONovember 30, 2009

WILLIAM A. KOVACMarch 19, 2010

GILBERT H. SCHMITTFebruary 18, 2010

FRANK E. SULLENBERGERDecember 11, 2009

WILLIAM F. YONDecember 16, 2009

LOCAL UNION No. 268

WILLIAM J. ALEXANDERJanuary 23, 2010

RUDOLPH G. DETELICHApril 19, 2010

WILLIAM J. GIBSONNovember 17, 2009

PETE MAIETTAMay 19, 2010

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IN MEMORIAMWe pause in respectful silence to honor the memory of all our members or former members

whose deaths have been reported to the Fund Office since our last newsletter.

MELVIN MCCARTYApril 13, 2010

LOUIS E. SPADINFebruary 12, 2010

LOCAL UNION No. 645

DONALD F. BRADYApril 9, 2010

ROBERT J. BRENNANNovember 25, 2009

RICHARD CAPONEMarch 9, 2010

DAVID CRAGLENovember 20, 2009

ROBERT W. EROHJuly 13, 2009

WARREN EVANSFebruary 17, 2010

JOSEPH M. GRYZIECFebruary 13, 2010

ROBERT P. JONESDecember 16, 2009

RICHARD R. KNIGHTFebruary 12, 2010

THOMAS J. MIKOLSApril 30, 2010

JOHN R. NAESSIGMarch 14, 2010

ADAM T. NOVITSKYJuly 13, 2008

JOSEPH PEHALAFebruary 23, 2010

JAMES D. PELTON, JR.April 1, 2010

MELVIN RAMEYDecember 13, 2009

JACOB SUSCAVAGEDecember 17, 2009

PAUL VANDYKENovember 25, 2009

HARRY A. WENNERMarch 12, 2010

LOCAL UNION No. 759

LOUIS F. BEGANYIDecember 20, 2009

PHILLIP A. GIRARDJanuary 11, 2010

RAYMOND E. HENRYDecember 7, 2009

GEORGE POPPDecember 11, 2009

JOHN R. ZENEWICZFebruary 3, 2010

JOSEPH A. ZILKAFebruary 25, 2010

JOSEPH D. ZUZICHNovember 23, 2009

LOCAL UNION No. 922

GERALD L. ALLENDecember 5, 2009

RICHARD L. CAMPBELLApril 1, 2010

DONALD R. CANTWELLFebruary 3, 2010

RUSSELL D. DIEHLJanuary 7, 2010

WALTER DIESINGApril 22, 2010

HOYT E. FORTEMay 16, 2010

LOCAL UNION No. 947

E. NORMAN CARLSONMarch 1, 2010

RALPH R. HETRICKMarch 19, 2010

JOSEPH MACKINSFebruary 3, 2010

LOCAL UNION No. 950

EUGENE L. BARTONMay 23, 2010

MITCHELL B. FOORFebruary 27, 2010

MYLES M. MILLERFebruary 3, 2010

LOCAL UNION No. 1160

FREDERICK W. ARENTHNovember 4, 2009

JOSEPH GERBASIJanuary 17, 2010

RONALD F. KOONTZJanuary 6, 2010

JOHN J. KRESTMarch 25, 2010

HENRY L. MALINOWSKIFebruary 19, 2010

MARK SHARApril 30, 2010

DOMINIC A. STRAFALACEMay 6, 2010

JAMES C. WALLACE, JR.April 5, 2010

LOCAL UNION No. 1233

CHARLES J. LINSENBIGLERJuly 2, 2009

MARK J. MARTINOctober 28, 2009

LOCAL UNION No. 1419

DAVID R. COXMay 17, 2010

JOSEPH P. KOZARDecember 20, 2009

JAMES A. NEILSONApril 7, 2010

STANLEY PYTELOctober 14, 2009

LOCAL UNION No. 1759

MARIO E. BOSCOMay 4, 2010

JAMES A. CIRILLOApril 17, 2010

WILLIAM A. GUNDLACHJanuary 20, 2010

JAMES R. WHERRYApril 29, 2010

LOCAL UNION No. 2235

ROBERT L. BIVINSDecember 14, 2009

PAUL DAVISJanuary 6, 2010

RONALD A. FOWLERApril 23, 2010

ERNEST LAPOSTAOctober 17, 2009

DALE R. SAVAGEOctober 20, 2009

TIMOTHY W. SIEFFERTMarch 29, 2010

LOCAL UNION No. 2274

RICHARD L. BASINGERJanuary 15, 2010

RAYMOND E. BESTFebruary 1, 2010

JOSEPH G. FLEMINGJanuary 22, 2010

DOMENICK F. GOBLECKDecember 26, 2009

WILLIAM T. HARTEISSeptember 18, 2009

LEWIS T. HINSINGERNovember 14, 2009

RUSSELL J. HOSTETLERDecember 19, 2009

WILLIAM I. KALPApril 18, 2010

DONALD F. McDEAVITTMarch 21, 2010

RICK A. MOSTOLLERDecember 30, 2009

MICHAEL J. PETERSONMay 10, 2010

MARLIN G. SHRECKENGOST

December 9, 2009

OLLIE I. SMITHNovember 13, 2009

LEE N. VINTONMay 13, 2010

LOCAL UNION No. 2507

TERRI L. STOUFFEROctober 30, 2009

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EmployEE BEnEfit nEws — Page Seven

Direct Deposit for Pension BenefitWhen we distributed our May,

2010 pension payments, there were 5,707 individuals in receipt of benefits which totaled almost $5.9 million for the month. Of the 5,707 individuals, 3,613 or 63% have now elected direct deposit for their monthly pension benefit. Each month we electronically deposit their pension benefit directly into their bank account instead of sending their checks through the mail.

In this manner, a member can guarantee that his benefit will be available to him on the first business

day of each month. You will no longer need to worry about checks being lost in the mail, lost at home, or stolen. Also, direct deposit is indispensable for participants who travel.

There is no longer any need to wait on the mailman, drive to the bank in the snow, and wait in line at the crowded bank. And at the same time, you will be helping your Pension Plan save a few cents.

If you have not signed up yet, please call the Fund Office to request a direct deposit authorization form.

Various Medical Contribution RatesWe believe it is important to understand how much is coming out of the total compensation package to provide medical coverage to the various trades. Here is a listing itemizing average contributions as of April, 2010. HOURLY CONTRIBUTIONTRADE RATE

Boilermaker........................ . $. 10.52Elevator.Constructor.......... . $. 10.02Iron.Worker....................... . $. 8.72Asbestos.Worker............... . $. 8.45Cement.Mason................... . $. 7.88Sheet.Metal.Worker........... . $. 7.80Painter............................... . $. 7.20Plumber............................. . $. 7.17Sprinkler.Fitter................... . $. 7.00Electrical.Worker................ . $. 7.00Dry.Wall.Finisher............... . $. 7.00Glazier,.Architectural.......... . $. 6.83Operating.Engineer............ . $. 6.64Steamfitter......................... . $. 6.44Laborer.............................. . $. 6.44Stone.Mason...................... . $. 6.25Bricklayer........................... . $. 6.25Terrazzo.Worker................. . $. 6.25Roofer................................ . $. 6.25Marble.Mason.................... . $. 6.25Tile.&.Marble.Finisher........ . $. 6.25Ceramic.Tile.Setter............. . $. 6.25Plasterer............................. . $. 6.05Pile.Driver.......................... . $. 5.12Millwright........................... . $. 5.03Floor.Coverer..................... . $. 5.01Carpenter........................... . $. 5.01

2010 Is the Year for the Roth Rollover

2010 marks the first year that high earning individuals can take advantage of a major new tax break.

Buried in the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act (TIPRA) passed by Congress in 2006 are new rules that for the first time enable high earning individuals to take advantage of Roth Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA). Investments in a Roth IRA grow tax free, but until now those with adjusted gross incomes above $100,000 have been prohibited from opening Roth IRA accounts. The new rules will allow individuals, regardless of their income levels, to convert their traditional IRA and 401(k) accounts to Roth IRAs. As with any investment decision, there are potential advantages and disadvantages of conversion.

Roth IRAs offer real advantages to individuals in the areas of tax, retirement and estate planning.

The tax advantages are many: Roth’s are funded with after-tax dollars and when holders take qualified distributions from a Roth IRA, they don’t pay federal taxes on the distributions received. Converting to a Roth IRA creates a tax-free vehicle from which one can derive retirement income. Federal law permits investors to make the change by paying the taxes on assets converted from the traditional IRA to a Roth IRA.

Depending on the individual circumstances, there could be distinct advantages in planning for a Roth conversion in 2010. The taxable income that results from a conversion in 2010 can be spread out over the succeeding two-year

period of 2011 and 2012. Conversions after 2010 will be fully taxable in the year the conversion is made.

An advantage of the Roth IRA of particular interest to high earning individuals is that Roth IRA investors are not subject to mandatory minimum distribution requirements at age 70½.

High earning individuals are more likely to be able to pay for retirement expenses with funds from taxable accounts or tax-free municipal bonds, and can benefit from keeping the funds in the Roth IRA as long as possible, so they can keep growing tax-free.

Another benefit of the Roth is in estate planning. Roth IRAs provide an excellent source of asset transfer since the account grows tax-free without any requirement to make distributions during your lifetime. Roth IRAs are not considered income to the decedent, and consequently the beneficiaries will not pay income tax on their distributions from a Roth IRA.

Before making any planning decision regarding converting to a Roth IRA, one should consult

with a qualified tax advisor in conjunction with a financial planner. An appropriate recommendation can only be made after professional consultation to determine if any of the strategies made possible by TIPRA’s 2010 provisions are right for you.

* * * *Nadav Baum, The Nadav Baum Group,

Executive Vice President, BPU Investment Management, Inc., can be reached at

[email protected] Investment Management, Inc.

1-800-822-6585 bpuinvestments.comOne Oxford Centre, 301 Grant Street,

Suite 3300, Pittsburgh, PA 15219A Registered Investment Advisor;

Member FINRA/SIPC

by Nadav Baum

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