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The Employee Benefit Security Administration’s fundamental purpose is to protect the workplace benefits of America's workers and their families and ensure employers have the clarity they need to comply with the law. Our dedicated team combines strategic leadership with expert execution to ensure we are effectively carrying out EBSA’s mission.

EBSA Leadership

Daniel Aronowitz leads the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) after being confirmed by the United States Senate and after receiving approval from the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on a bipartisan basis. EBSA is charged with protecting the retirement and health security benefits of all American workers.

The former president and founder of Encore Fiduciary, formerly Euclid, a leading fiduciary liability insurance underwriting company for America’s employee benefit plans, Mr. Aronowitz has 35 years of experience in the professional liability industry as a coverage lawyer and underwriter, and is a widely recognized fiduciary liability expert, thought leader and advocate for America’s employee benefit plan system.

Before joining the Trump Administration, he was a widely published fiduciary thought leader as the author of The Fid Guru Blog and the Fiduciary Liability Insurance Handbook. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and Vanderbilt University School of Law and has achieved the RPLU+ designation from the Professional Liability Underwriting Society.

James Killmond is the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), having previously served as a Senior Counselor in the Office of the Solicitor at the Department of Labor. As the Principal Deputy, Mr. Killmond is involved in EBSA's regulatory, outreach and enforcement activities for retirement and healthcare plans. Before joining the Trump Administration, Mr. Killmond has spent his career in the financial industry, mostly as a lawyer advising investment partnerships with a focus on venture capital funds.

Michael Schloss is the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Program Operations of the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) and as such is the chief operating officer of the Agency.

Mr. Schloss joined the Department of Labor in 1991 as a trial attorney for the Plan Benefits Security Division (PBSD), filling various roles including Trial Attorney, Senior Trial Attorney, and Counsel for Financial Litigation, where he represented the Department in federal district court and appellate litigation. Mr. Schloss worked as an EBSA Regional Director, for over 6 years before becoming the EBSA Enforcement Director, serving as the principal advisor on policy and program matters pertaining to enforcement activities.

Prior to returning to the Department of Labor, Mr. Schloss worked with The Wagner Law Group, advising clients and providing expert testimony on matters arising under Title I of ERISA and related provisions of other federal laws.

Mr. Schloss holds a Bachelor of Arts from Yeshiva College and a Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. He also is the inventor on a cybersecurity patent - US11178107B2.

EBSA Offices

EBSA is dedicated to protecting workers’ financial future and helping employers understand and meet their legal responsibilities. To accomplish this important work, our agency is organized into several offices and divisions, each with a critical role.

OCA ensures that employee benefit plans follow federal law for financial reporting and disclosure. It oversees the quality of plan audits and helps plans that have filed late get back into compliance.

The Division of Accounting Services works with auditors and other professional groups to strengthen audit practices. It also conducts audits of the federal government's Thrift Savings Plan.
The Division of Reporting Compliance manages the agency's database of benefit plan information and runs the Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program.

OE protects employee benefits by investigating potential civil and criminal misconduct. It works to detect and correct violations, recover money for plans and participants, and hold those who break the law accountable.

The Division of Field Operations and Support develops and manages the agency's civil enforcement program and provides guidance and support to investigators in the field.
The Division of Financial Investigations sets policy, provides training, and offers expert help on complex financial fraud cases.
The Division of Criminal Investigations works with U.S. Attorneys and other law enforcement agencies to prosecute crimes against benefit plans.
The Division of Health Investigations ensures that group health plans comply with the law by developing enforcement strategies and investigating violations.
The Division of Investigative Strategies develops creative new methods and tools for complex cases.

OEA is the agency's main link to the public, directly helping workers, retirees, and employers with their benefit plans. It answers questions, handles complaints, conducts educational campaigns, and helps individuals obtain benefits they have earned.

The Division of Field Operations and Technical Assistance oversees the work of the Benefits Advisors who provide one-on-one support to workers and families across the country.
The Division of Legislative Policy Analysis tracks and analyzes new laws and policy trends to advise agency leadership on issues affecting retirement and health benefits.
The Division of Employee Ownership promotes employee-owned businesses by providing education and technical assistance to those interested in worker ownership.
The Division of Consumer Compliance Outreach and Education creates and runs national education campaigns and develops materials to help the public understand their benefits and rights.

Office Director
Becki Marchand
200 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20210
(202) 693-8321

Deputy Director
Riquita Quarterman
(202) 693-8385

Division of Field Operations and Technical Assistance
Vacant
Public Disclosure Room
Suite N-1515
Division of Legislative Policy Analysis
Elham Fayyazi - Acting
(202) 693-8715
Division of Employee Ownership
Hilary Abell
(202) 693-6154

Division of Consumer and Compliance Outreach and Education
Vacant
ERISA Advisory Council Executive Secretary
Colleen Brisport Sequeda
(202) 693-8558
erisaadvisorycouncil@dol.gov
Website Manager
Vacant
Website Administrator
Tamara Mihailovic
(202) 693-8635

OED is responsible for processing requests for special permission, known as "exemptions," for financial transactions that are normally prohibited by law. It carefully reviews each request to ensure the transaction is in the best interest of the plan's members before it is approved.

The Division of Class Exemptions handles broad exemptions that apply to an entire industry-wide class or group of benefit plans.
The Division of Individual Exemptions handles requests for tailored exemptions that apply only to a specific plan or entity for a particular transaction.

OHPSCA creates and interprets rules for ERISA-covered group health plans under various laws, including the Affordable Care Act and COBRA. It works to ensure that people receive the health benefits they are entitled to by providing clear rules and helpful guidance to health plans, employers, and other government agencies.

The Division of Regulations and Standards is responsible for writing and publishing the official regulations related to group health plans and providing technical help on complex health laws.
The Division of Compliance Assistance and Guidance focuses on helping group health plans understand and follow federal laws by issuing guidance and providing direct assistance.

OPPEM provides the internal business support that keeps the agency running effectively. It is responsible for EBSA’s strategic planning, budget and finances, human resources, and information technology.

The Division of Human Capital Management manages the agency's workforce, overseeing everything from hiring and employee development to HR policies and labor relations.
The Division of Strategic Planning develops the agency's long-term plans, tracks its performance, and sets the strategy for budget and procurement operations.
The Division of Financial Management handles the agency's day-to-day financial functions, including allocating funds, collecting penalties, and overseeing purchases and travel spending.
The Division of IT Operations Support manages the agency's critical technology, including its data systems and investigative tools.

ORA serves as the agency's research and analysis hub, providing economic, statistical, and actuarial expertise for policy and enforcement. Economists and actuaries study trends in employee benefits to ensure the agency's decisions are backed by solid data.

The Division of Regulatory Policy Analysis analyzes the economic costs and benefits of new and proposed rules to help shape effective regulations.
The Division of Economic Research and Analysis conducts research on key employee benefit topics and analyzes data to support the agency's broader mission.

ORI is responsible for creating and interpreting rules for employer-sponsored retirement and other benefit plans. It develops regulations, issues official opinions, and provides other essential guidance. Together, these tools help employers, fiduciaries, and participants understand and follow the law.

The Division of Regulations develops policy and translates complex legislation into clear, workable rules for the benefit plan industry.
The Division of Fiduciary Interpretations provides guidance on the legal duties and responsibilities of those who manage benefit plan assets.
The Division of Coverage, Reporting and Disclosure offers guidance on which plans are covered under ERISA and clarifies the rules for reporting information to the government and plan participants.

OTFA serves as the agency’s central training hub, equipping employees with the specialized skills they need to navigate complex employee benefit issues. Through expert coursework and ongoing support, it ensures that staff in both the field and the national office can effectively carry out EBSA’s mission.

Office Director / Deputy Director
Marc Sarata - Acting
200 Constitution Ave NW
Washington DC 20210
(202) 693-8614 / (202) 693-8315
Fax: (202) 219-6531

Visit the EBSA Locations page to find the office nearest you.