ADVISOR GROWTH EVENT OF THE YEAR

Retirement Forward — Virtual Event | Aug 18–19, 2026 | 9:00–11:15 AM MT

Two Mornings. Five Sessions. Learn how top financial advisors are growing their book of business and becoming indispensable to every client.

Free to attend. Sessions qualify for CFP, CIMA, CPWA, CIMC, and RMA CE credit.

Sessions

Session 1 — How Top Advisors are Doing Less of the Wrong Things

Day 1 | Tue, Aug 18 at 9:00 AM MT

The average advisor spends most of their day on activities that won't help their business grow. Top advisors spend most of their time on those activities. Matt Hicken, Sr. Vice President of Consulting at Bill Good Marketing, describes how the top advisors he works with make the practical changes necessary to smoothly transition into a CEO growth mindset.

Speaker: Matt Hicken, Sr. VP of Consulting, Bill Good Marketing

Session 2 — Build a Smart AI Workspace for Your Retirement Practice

Day 2 | Wed, Aug 19 at 10:15 AM MT

Most advisors are using AI one prompt at a time. The bigger opportunity is a system that understands their practice, their clients, and what makes them distinct. Lisa Kottler, Founding Partner of Kottler Advisory Group, shows advisors how to build a smart AI workspace to streamline research, strengthen client communication, and improve daily workflow.

Speaker: Lisa Kottler, Founding Partner, Kottler Advisory Group

Session 3 — Winning More DC Plan Business

Day 1 | Tue, Aug 18 at 9:00 AM MT

Strategies for winning more defined contribution plan business, presented by two Vice Presidents and Regional Directors from Dimensional Fund Advisors.

Speakers: Kim Ginsburg, VP & Regional Director, Dimensional Fund Advisors; David Campbell, VP & Regional Director, Dimensional Fund Advisors

Session 4 — Connecting the Path to Retirement Security

Day 2 | Wed, Aug 19 at 10:15 AM MT

Former Assistant Secretary of Labor Lisa M. Gomez explores how the retirement ecosystem is evolving from disconnected systems and siloed advice to a more integrated, participant-centered model, and how advisors can help clients navigate an increasingly connected financial future.

Speaker: Hon. Lisa M. Gomez, President, LMG Collaborative Consulting Solutions

Session 5 (Bonus) — RFPs That Stand Up to Scrutiny

Day 2 | Wed, Aug 19 at 11:15 AM MT

A practice framework for conducting and documenting retirement plan RFPs that can withstand auditing, regulatory, and litigation scrutiny. Attendees learn when an RFP is appropriate, how to evaluate service providers beyond fees, and how to create a clear, defensible record of prudent fiduciary decision-making.

Speaker: Justin Witz, Founder & CEO, Catapult | CTO, PlanTools

Speakers

  • Matt Hicken — Sr. VP of Consulting, Bill Good Marketing. Over 25 years in the business working with top advisory teams across North America.
  • Lisa Kottler — Founding Partner, Kottler Advisory Group. Three-time honoree on 401kWire's "100 Most Influential in the DC Industry."
  • Kim Ginsburg — VP & Regional Director, Dimensional Fund Advisors. Accredited Investment Fiduciary® specializing in retirement plan thought leadership.
  • David Campbell — VP & Regional Director, Dimensional Fund Advisors. CFP®, CPC, and ASPPA member focused on retirement plan strategies.
  • Hon. Lisa M. Gomez — President, LMG Collaborative Consulting Solutions. Former Senate-confirmed Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employee Benefits Security (Biden Administration).
  • Justin Witz — Founder & CEO, Catapult | CTO, PlanTools. U.S. Air Force veteran building AI-powered tools for retirement plan professionals.

Register

Registration is free. Virtual seats are limited to ensure a quality experience.

To register, visit retirementforward.com and complete the registration form with your name, email, organization, state, phone number, and preferred sessions.

Event Sponsors

  • 401GO
  • Bill Good Marketing
  • Kottler Advisory Group
  • Dimensional Fund Advisors
  • PlanTools
  • LMG Collaborative Consulting Solutions