Derek A. Schryer
Derek Schryer is a member of the firm whose practice concentrates in estate planning, business succession, and mergers and acquisitions, with a particular emphasis on employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). His practice is divided between helping families preserve and transfer wealth and advising business owners and closely held companies on complex transactional and ownership transition matters.
In his estate planning practice, Derek counsels individuals, families, and fiduciaries on strategies to protect, manage, and transfer wealth across generations. He designs and implements sophisticated estate plans that integrate trusts, closely held business assets, charitable giving vehicles, and tax-efficient transfer techniques to achieve each client’s personal and philanthropic objectives. His work frequently involves advising clients on estate, git and generation-skipping transfer tax planning, as well as guiding executors and trustees through the administration of estates and trusts.
Complimenting his estate planning experience, Derek maintains a corporate and transactional practice, with a focus on mergers, acquisitions and ESOP transactions. He represents business owners throughout the life cycle of their companies – from formation and growth through sale or succession. He has extensive experience structuring and implementing ESOPs as both a succession and employee-ownership strategy, helping clients navigate the complex regulatory, tax and fiduciary considerations involved. In addition to ESOPs, he advises clients on a wide range of employee benefit and executive compensation arrangements.
Derek enjoys giving back to the community through service on various professional and community boards. He has previously served as the chair of the Illinois State Bar Association Employee Benefits Section Council and the Estate Planning Council of Central Illinois and is currently the vice chair of the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
401 Main Street, Suite 1600
Peoria, IL 61602
On November 2nd, Derek A. Schryer and Jeff. J. Huzenga will be at Estate Planning Council of Central Illinois, speaking on the topic of Strategies Involving IRA and Retirement Plan Beneficiary Designations. View More
Continue ReadingAttorney Derek A Schryer spoke at ERISA – Common Mistakes Made By Employers in Designing/Administering Employee Benefit Plans on September 12th during a luncheon. He discussed avoiding common errors in the design and administration of benefit plans. Other topics of discussion were: ACA requirements, ERISA preemption rules, caution in regards to reactive changes to health […]
Continue ReadingOctober 16, 2014 at Embassy Suites East Peoria — Derek Schryer will present on wills, trusts, and estate planning at “Avoiding Pitfalls in Your Financial Planning,” in conjunction with The Commerce Trust Company, The Salvation Army, and Laurus Strategies. Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 5:30 p.m. with the panel discussion to follow at 6 […]
Continue Reading2013 Agri Business Seminar — On August 15, 2013, Derek Schryer and Jay Scholl are presenting at the 2013 Agri Business Seminar. Held at the Best Western Ashland House in Morton, Illinois, the presentation runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon, with a free hot breakfast buffet served at 7:30 a.m. In addition to Derek and […]
Continue Reading2013 Agri Business Seminar — On August 15, 2013, Derek Schryer and Jay Scholl are presenting at the 2013 Agri Business Seminar. Held at the Best Western Ashland House in Morton, Illinois, the presentation runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon, with a free hot breakfast buffet served at 7:30 a.m. In addition to Derek and […]
Continue ReadingAbby Clark and Derek Schryer were named Members of the firm.
Continue ReadingRick Russo, David Lubben, and Derek Schryer are presenting at the Decatur Area SHRM Chapter’s Annual Human Resources Conference. Topics will include wage and hour issues, healthcare reform updates, and best practices in employment terminations. Contact Rick, David, or Derek for more information, or the Decatur Area SHRM Chapter to register for the seminar.
Continue ReadingDerek Schryer and Jay Scholl are presenting at the 2012 Agri Business Seminar. Held at the Best Western Ashland House in Morton, Illinois, the presentation runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon, with a free hot breakfast buffet served at 7:30 a.m. In addition to Derek’s programs on “To Gift or Not to Gift: The 2012 […]
Continue ReadingRick Russo, Abby Clark, and Derek Schryer presented at the Decatur Area SHRM Chapter’s Annual Human Resources Conference.
Continue ReadingDerek Schryer published “New W-2 Reporting Requirements: What Employers Need to Know” in the Illinois State Bar Association’s Employee Benefits Newsletter (2011). Click here to read the article »
Continue ReadingDerek Schryer published “Group Health Plan Design Under the Illinois Civil Union Act” in the Illinois State Bar Association’s Employee Benefits Newsletter (2011). Click here to read the article »
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