We help companies navigate the labyrinth of tax, accounting, payroll, and regulatory rules governing executive compensation and employee benefits, while simultaneously keeping an eye on the prize of successfully running their business. We practice exclusively in the compensation and benefits arena and, more specifically, in the following substantive areas: Executive Compensation Advisory Services • Executive Compensation • Litigation Support & Expert Witness Testimony • SEC Proxy Consulting • IRC Section 162(m) Plan Design • Outside Director Compensation • Mergers & Acquisitions including Golden Parachute/IRC Section 280G Analysis • Deferred Compensation Advisory Services Under IRC Section 409A • Equity Plan Outsourcing & Administration Services • Employment Contracts, Severance and Change in Control Arrangements Retirement Plan and Payroll Advisory Services • Qualified and Nonqualified Plan Evaluation & Design • Plan Compliance & Operational Review Services • Plan Correction Services with IRS and/or DOL Approval (VCP, DFVC, VFCP) • Non-Discrimination and Coverage Testing and Corrections • Internal Revenue Service and Department of Labor audit support • Control Group Analysis • Payroll Compliance and IRS Audit Support Services Health and Welfare Advisory Services • Health and Welfare Benefit Plan Design and Review • Health Care Reform (Affordable Care Act) Compliance • HIPAA Audits and Training • Human Resource Outsourcing Services • Dependent Eligibility Audits • Nondiscrimination Testing and Compliance Services