Required market intelligence for 529 & ABLE

Join us at the 529 Conference 2024!

September 30-October 2, 2024
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, Florida, USA

Register Now

529 ‘Essentials’ Seminar September 30, 2024
529 Conference October 1-2, 2024
ABLE Summit / October 1-2, 2024

The 529 Conference is the annual industry gathering with the entire 529 and ABLE ecosystem. Through a series of panels, presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities, the conference drills down into the most significant trends, challenges and opportunities facing the industry today and includes critical conversation and debate surrounding the latest federal and state legislative developments, product enhancements, investment trends, marketing campaigns, distribution strategies, operational initiatives, consumer insights, and regulatory and compliance announcements.

Pre- and post-conference sessions are available in conjunction with the 529 Conference to offer attendees additional education, training, and networking opportunities. The pre-conference ‘Essentials Seminar’ provides an understanding of the granular fundamentals of 529 plans in light of a constantly evolving market including the recent federal legislative developments, and the post-conference ‘ABLE Afternoon Summit’ delivers key market intelligence and presentations to support the successful implementation and growth of ABLE accounts.

Those that attend the conference include:

  • State agencies
  • Treasury officials
  • 529 product providers & distributors
  • Broker/dealer gatekeepers
  • Financial advisers
  • 529 consultants
  • ABLE administrators 
  • Industry regulators
  • Technology innovators


Key Themes in 2024:

  • Insight on legislative, product, marketing, and distribution initiatives 529 & ABLE product providers and distributors can execute to add value in the direct, employer and intermediary channels
  • Analysis of new industry trends such as the SECURE Act 2.0, CARES Act, SECURE Act, COVID-19 impact, Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, Regulation Best Interest, and potential legislation in the pipeline
  • Expanded coverage of longer-term opportunities such as the capitalizing on broadening qualified expenses, expansion to new demographics and channels, and improving ease of use
  • Review key levers for state agencies, product providers, distributors, and broker-dealer home-office executives increase usage of 529 plans and education financial planning
  • Market Intelligence on 529 & ABLE industry market sizing, advisor and consumer satisfaction levels, and enhancements in demand to drive and maximize industry growth over the long term
  • Attend the main 529 Conference, the 529 Essentials pre-conference all-day seminar, and the ABLE Summit post-conference afternoon seminar with your all-access registration.

Special Sessions

529 ‘Essentials’ Seminar
(pre-conference session – September 30)

Whether you are new to 529 plans or a seasoned pro on education financial planning, this insightful seminar will drill down into the mechanics of 529 plans and provide you with a clear understanding of the ever-evolving landscape, tax, regulatory, governance, financial aid, investment and product implications driving the market today.

ABLE Afternoon Summit
(post-conference session – October 1-2)

With the launch of ABLE accounts in 2016, we’re dedicating sessions to product training, networking and best practices on how firms are involved in the industry, and how firms can successfully evolve to drive growth from a consumer, product, marketing, distribution and outlook perspective.

Sponsorship Information:
Paul Curley, CFA
Associate Director
529 & ABLE Solutions, ISS Market Intelligence
paul.curley@issmarketintelligence.com

General Information:
Paul Curley, CFA
Associate Director
529 & ABLE Solutions, ISS Market Intelligence
paul.curley@issmarketintelligence.com