Description

RetirePath Virginia: The Commonwealths Auto-IRA Program

Join us for a free information session featuring Selah Depriest, Relationship Marketing Specialist at Commonwealth Savers, formerly known as Virginia529, where she specializes in the RetirePath Virginia savings program.

For many Virginians, saving for retirement can feel out of reach, especially when workplace retirement plans aren't available. RetirePath Virginia was created by state law to expand access to retirement savings, giving eligible businesses a new way to help employees plan for their financial future.

This session will provide an overview of the Commonwealth’s automatic-enrollment, state-facilitated individual retirement account (IRA) program. Selah will explain how RetirePath works, why it was created, and what eligible employers and employees need to know to understand and navigate the program.

Whether you're a business owner exploring retirement savings options for your employees or an employee looking to better understand your opportunities, you'll leave with a clearer understanding of RetirePath Virginia and how it supports greater access to retirement savings across the Commonwealth.

Why Attend?

Understanding retirement savings options can help both employers and employees make more informed decisions about their financial futures.

This session will help you:

• Understand the purpose behind RetirePath Virginia
• Learn how the Commonwealth’s automatic-enrollment retirement savings program works
• Determine who is eligible to participate
• Understand what eligible Virginia employers need to know
• Explore what the program means for eligible employees

What You'll Learn

RetirePath Virginia: The Commonwealth’s Auto-IRA Program, Presented by Selah Depriest

• Why RetirePath Virginia was created and the need it addresses
• How the state-facilitated, automatic-enrollment IRA program works
• Who can participate in RetirePath Virginia
• What eligible employers need to know about facilitating the program
• What eligible employees need to know about participation and retirement savings

About the Speakers

Selah Depriest is a Relationship Marketing Specialist at Commonwealth Savers, formerly known as Virginia529, where she specializes in the RetirePath Virginia savings program. She works collaboratively with the RetirePath team to educate eligible employers and inform Virginia stakeholders about the Commonwealth’s new retirement savings initiative.

Through her work, Selah helps small businesses and entrepreneurs better understand RetirePath Virginia, the state's automatic-enrollment, state-facilitated individual retirement account savings program designed to expand access to workplace retirement savings.

About the Series

The Member Masterclass Series delivers practical, member-led workshops designed to provide real-world tools, expert insights, and actionable strategies that members can apply to strengthen their businesses and professional knowledge. Through these sessions, participants gain access to subject-matter experts and valuable information to help them navigate challenges, explore opportunities, and make informed decisions.