Edward Nadeau

Summary of Work

Edward Nadeau is a senior fiduciary executive with nearly two decades of leadership overseeing the governance, administration, and long-term sustainability of employee benefit plans. Since 2006, he has served as Business Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Local 7 Plumbers & Steamfitters, where he has held direct responsibility for multi-employer pension and health & welfare plans serving active members and retirees. In this role, Mr. Nadeau has provided fiduciary oversight for benefit plans with combined assets exceeding $200 million, working closely with trustees, actuaries, investment advisors, auditors, and legal counsel to ensure compliance with ERISA, plan documents, and collective bargaining agreements. His responsibilities have included monitoring investment performance, reviewing actuarial valuations, approving plan design changes, overseeing audits, and resolving participant benefit matters. Mr. Nadeau has a proven record of strengthening plan funding and sustainability through disciplined governance and financial oversight. Under his leadership, pension fund assets grew from $100 million to $238 million, pension benefit credits increased, and healthcare premiums were reduced significantly while maintaining benefit quality. During his tenure, Mr. Nadeau guided organizational growth and apprenticeship participation by expanding the membership from 938 to 1301 members, reinforcing the long-term stability of benefit plans. Known for his balanced judgment, transparency, and participant-focused approach, Mr. Nadeau brings extensive experience in board-level governance, fiduciary decision-making, and collaborative leadership. His career reflects a strong commitment to protecting plan participants, preserving plan assets, and ensuring the long-term security of employee benefits.

Designations/Certifications and Other Training/Education

• CEBS 2018.
• University of Notre Dame – Mendoza College of Business Business and executive-level coursework focused on organizational leadership, financial decision-making, and strategic management (2010).
• Hudson Valley Community College Principles of Marketing (2005).
• United Association Instructor Training Program Comprehensive training in workforce development, instruction, and organizational leadership (2005).
• Nearly two decades of hands-on fiduciary training through direct service overseeing multi-employer pension and health & welfare plans.
• Ongoing collaboration with ERISA counsel, actuaries, auditors, and investment advisors, providing practical, real-world fiduciary education.
• Regular participation in plan governance, investment review, actuarial analysis, compliance review, and benefit design decisions.

Fund Experience

• Senior fiduciary leadership with responsibility for multi-employer defined benefit pension and health & welfare plans serving active members and retirees.
• Oversight of benefit plans with combined assets exceeding $200 million.
• Monitoring and evaluating investment performance. 
• Reviewing actuarial valuations and funding status.
• Oversight of annual audits and financial reporting.
• Evaluating and approving plan design and benefit changes.
• Implementing cost-containment strategies to protect plan sustainability.
• Ensuring compliance with ERISA, plan documents, and collective bargaining agreements.

State

New York

Accepts Business in These Areas

Open to national

Fee Structure

Retainer

Involvement with the International Foundation

• IFEBP Trustees Committee
• 2025 IFEBP Moderator