Sam Henson serves as the Director of Compliance for Creative Planning, leading fiduciary services, government affairs, and the ERISA practice. With more than 23 years of industry experience, Sam works closely with company leaders to develop innovative and sustainable fiduciary governance on behalf of more than 2,500 clients and 1,600 associates. Sam previously served in roles as Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs and ERISA Counsel, providing subject matter expertise on ERISA compliance, DOL/ IRS activities, and the legislative landscape. Prior to joining Creative Planning, Sam spent almost 10 years with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration, conducting more than 100 civil and criminal investigations of employee benefits plans, service providers, and fiduciaries. Sam obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law.