Laura Scheer, Afc® Cebs Email & Phone Number

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Drive financial lifecycle stewardship through seminars, presentations, webinars, and one-on-one relationships to encourage both financial stability and wellness among church workers and ministries. Member of the CPS Speakers’ Bureau, a select team of subject matter experts that provide key-note speakers to LCMS-sponsored events, representing the industry of retirement and financial wellness. Develop financial wellness/education curriculum and resources for members and employers. Senior member of team, leading team training opportunities and driving projects.

Saint Louis, Mo

Oversaw the administration of 403(b)(9) retirement savings accounts for workers of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Supervised, coordinated day-to-day activities of the defined contribution administration team. Participated in RFP processes for retirement and financial wellness products and vendors. Organized and managed service requests with third-party administrators and plan recordkeepers to maintain plan administration. Coordinated audits to ensure employers, participants, and the plan remain compliant with IRS regulations.

Oversaw administration of the disability aspect of the Concordia Disability and Survivor Plan for workers for The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.Corresponded with Plan members and their employers to assist in the filing for disability benefits. Explained disability process and kept open lines of communications between workers, employers, and the third party administrator. Monitored third party administrator's performance against service level standards.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Psi, University ChoirsEarned a BSBA with an emphasis in Marketing; studied Marketing and Management.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

MBA Candidate