DC/MD/VA NASPP Chapter Event
August 16, 2006 (new date)
10:00 – 12:00
This is the re-scheduled event from June 28th that had to be postponed.
This is the first in a series of local NASPP events this summer to help NASPP members network and
learn about all the changes to equity compensation.
As the regulatory environment continues to evolve, and with Issuers now complying with FAS 123r, Equity
Compensation remains a hot topic. Listen to experts from Merrill Lynch talk about recent trends in Equity
Compensation and the prevalence of performance shares.
This event is being held at Sallie Mae which is located in the Reston Town Center, 12061 Bluemont Way,
Reston, VA 20190.
The event will provide some time to network with other NASPP members. Coffee and breakfast snacks
will be provided.
As a courtesy, please RSVP to Sheba_Hussain@ml.com if you plan on attending. There is no cost for
attending this meeting and feel free to bring a guest!
Information about the speakers is provided below:
Paul Allen
Director – Sales, Merrill Lynch Equity Award Services
Paul returns to Merrill Lynch with over 20 years experience in the financial services industry. He most
recently held the position of Managing Director/Senior Relationship Manager at Citigroup in New York.
Paul was responsible for New Business Development and Client Relationship Management for the Global
Transaction Services Business.
Before joining Citigroup, Paul was the Managing Director of Stock Plan Services Business at Smith
Barney. In that role, Paul had a significant impact on growing their Stock Plan business, which was
responsible for servicing 1,000 corporate clients, including 6 of the Fortune 10 and supporting over 3
million underlying participants. His experience prior to Smith Barney includes 4 years in the Defined
Contribution Business at the Dreyfus Corporation and 4 years at Merrill Lynch working in the 401k and
Equity Compensation Groups.
Stephanie Ceglia
Vice President, Merrill Lynch Equity Award Services
Product Development Manager
Stephanie Ceglia is a Vice President and Senior Manager of Merrill Lynch’s Equity Plan Product. In this
role she is responsible for strategic product development and profitability for Merrill Lynch’s equity
business lines. These include direct execution, linked execution and full service administration.
Stephanie joined Merrill Lynch in 1999 and served in a variety of roles including tactical operations
management, plan processing and conversion.