ALEXANDRIA, Va. -

The American International Automobile Dealers Association revealed Thursday an upcoming free Webinar that will highlight dealership employee benefit programs.

In an effort to prepare dealers for “rising costs and government-mandated reforms,” the Webinar aims to help stores navigate what AIADA calls an increasingly complex environment for employee benefits.

AIADA and Affinity Partner Northwestern Mutual will offer the free Webinar titled, "Your Employee Benefits Program: Increase the Return on Your Investment and Reduce the Complexity of Your Plan,” on Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. EST.

Officials note that dealer principles, general managers, business managers and human resources managers should attend “to learn valuable tools and strategies to stay ahead of the curve on healthcare and other employee benefits, including retirement plans.”

The Webinar will be hosted by Richard Cafeo, director of retirement plan services at Northwestern Mutual – the Reston Financial Group (RFG), and Tony Hines, benefits specialist for Northwestern Mutual – RFG.

Highlighting the hosts’ backgrounds, Cafeo joined Northwestern Mutual in 2009 and has over 15 years of experience in the retirement industry.

In his current position, he provides expertise on business retirement plans, serving plan sponsors and participants.

“During his career with Northwestern Mutual and Fidelity Investments, Cafeo has partnered with hundreds of organizations across several industries and sizes to implement and enhance retirement programs,” AIADA officials explained.

As for Hines, he has worked in the employee benefits arena for the past 14 years.

In his current position, he primarily works with businesses owners to design and support customized employee benefit programs that will help attract and retain employees. 

Registration for the Webinar is open to the first 150 individuals who register, and participants do not need to be a member of AIADA to register. 

To register, see here.