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The Stable Value Investment Association was established in 1990 as a non-profit organization dedicated to educating retirement plan sponsors and the public about the importance of saving for retirement and the contribution Stable Value can make toward a financially secure retirement.

Today, the Stable Value Investment Association is one of the leading authorities on retirement investing. Its membership represents all segments of the Stable Value investment community, including public and private plan sponsors, insurance companies, banks, investment managers and consultants.

SVIA is dedicated to providing leadership and representation before the media, educators, legislators, regulators and opinion leaders. SVIA also serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas and discussion of issues important to the Stable Value industry.

SVIA holds an Annual National Forum in Washington, DC. The Forum brings together members from all aspects of the Stable Value industry for the purpose of engaging in open and informative dialogue about the issues that are facing the Stable Value industry. This year's National Forum will be held October 10-12 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington, DC.

SVIA's elected Board of Directors is the governing-body for the Association. The Board serves as SVIA's policy-making body. As such, the Board uses the Association's standing committees as well as appointed task forces to develop and recommend policy statements and initiatives that assist the Association in achieving its mission. The Board is responsible for achieving the Association's mission by setting long-term strategy, overseeing finances and governing Association activities.

To be adopted as an SVIA policy or position, initiatives must be approved by a three-fourths majority of the Board of Directors. The Association currently has seven standing committees that are chaired by Board members. All members of the Association are encouraged to serve on Association committees.

The committees are:

• Accounting
• Communication and Education
• Data and Research
• Government Relations
• Membership and Budget
• Forum Planning Committee
• Executive Committee