Jessica Curtin

Jessica Curtin, QKA, CPFA, TGPC, Retirement, FSA, and HSA Compliance Analyst

Jessica joined the Compliance Risk organization of Paychex in October 2016 as a Retirement, FSA, and HSA Compliance Analyst. In this role, she is responsible for regulatory compliance of the Paychex retirement and Section 125 products, government and industry group relations, and business partner consulting.

Before joining Paychex, Jessica was an Account Manager at EPIC Advisors, a Rochester, NY-based 401(k) provider with a niche in the banking industry. Prior to this role, she worked as an Enroller and also a Client Service Specialist at EPIC.

Jessica received her BS in Finance from Rochester Institute of Technology, and also holds the ASPPA designations of Qualified 401(k) Administrator (QKA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and Tax Exempt and Governmental Plan Consultant (TGPC).

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Modest Boost for 2018 HSA Contribution Limits

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SECURE Act Provides Employer and Employee Benefits for Retirement Savings

The signing of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act by President Trump is the most significant retirement savings reform legislation in nearly 15 years. It will benefit employers who can take advantage of tax credits for establishing a retirement plan and employees, who will get help in saving for a dignified retirement.

more changes for HSA 2018 contribution limits

HSA Contribution Limit for 2018 Changes Again

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(Update) New York Mandates Workplace State-Based Retirement Savings Program

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Financial CHOICE Act: Boon for Business, Bane for Individual Investors

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