Northern Chapter of the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants

Closing The Retirement Savings Gap: State Auto-IRAs
5/19/2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST


Location: Live Virtual Event, VA





Event Description
In response to a growing retirement savings gap, the Commonwealth of Virginia mandates certain private sector businesses to register and facilitate a retirement savings plan for their employees. Commonwealth Savers, formerly Virginia529, launched RetirePath Virginia in 2023. Join this session for an overview of the Commonwealth’s auto-enrollment, state-facilitated retirement savings program and what eligible employers need to do to stay compliant.

Attendees will leave the session with an understanding of:
  • Why this law was passed
  • Requirements to stay compliant
  • Who is required to take action
  • What eligible Virginians need to know

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00pm
Location: Live Webinar
Speaker: Mary G. Morris is the Chief Executive Officer of Commonwealth Savers (formerly known as Virginia529) 
Benefit: 1 CPE credit
Cost: Free for members, Guests pay $25