Live Webinars Scheduled for July
ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. Visit their webinar page to learn more about any of the following sessions. Here is what others have said about our webinars:
"My participation in the webinar was a first for me, and I just want to compliment you on how easy it was to connect, follow along, and provide questions or requests. Excellent job!"
"Thanks for having these valuable webinars. The professional but conversational style helped me to understand the presentation as easily as an "in office" meeting. Really appreciate that the presenter fully understands the subject. Wonderful job."
5 Basic Steps to Your Retirement
Consider this webinar your quick reference guide to starting the retirement process within the next 12 months. We'll review: choosing a termination date, how to request a retirement estimate - and how to read and understand it. We'll also cover how to schedule a retirement appointment and - drum roll here -- how to submit the retirement application.
Fri, July 7, 2017 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Wed, July 12, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thurs, July 20, 2017 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mon, July 31, 2017 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Beneficiary Designations-What Happens to My Account When I Die?
Do you have a beneficiary designation on file with ETF and does it reflect how you'd want your WRS death benefits paid? This webinar reviews the importance of having a beneficiary designation on file and keeping it updated as life events occur. We'll also review the process of how to correctly complete a designation form, what it means if you do not have one on file with ETF, and how to request a copy of your current form.
Thurs, July 13, 2017 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tues, July 18, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wed, July 26, 2017 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Mon, July 31, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Newly Retired? What to Expect
The Newly Retired webinar provides basic information for Wisconsin Retirement System members who have recently entered or are soon to enter retirement status. Topics include initial ("estimated") retirement annuity payments, "finalized" payments and adjustments, post-retirement life and health insurance, and return to work rules under the WRS.
This is a 20 minute webinar with approximately 10 minutes available for questions and answers at the end of the webinar.
Thurs, July 6, 2017 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mon, July 10, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tues, July 25, 2017 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Overview of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
This webinar will cover participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), how the WRS is funded and what benefits are available under the WRS. A brief overview of the Core and Variable investment trust funds and how the WRS is structured are included. You will have the opportunity to ask questions on this topic at the end of the session.
Tues, July 11, 2017 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fri, July 21, 2017 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wed, July 26, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Mon, July 31, 2017 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
