Interactive ETF webinars offered in Jan. and Feb.
ETF offers live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of WRS benefits. Below is a list of topics being offered in January and February of next year.
January 2025
Beneficiary Designations – What Happens to My Account When I Die?
Death is never easy to talk about, but it’s important to know where your money is going. Learn what happens to your WRS account when you pass away, why it’s important to designate a beneficiary and the importance of keeping your account up to date.
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Define beneficiary and standard sequence
- Explain the importance of a beneficiary form
- Identify who or what could be a beneficiary
- Select the appropriate beneficiary form
- Update your beneficiary
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1:00-1:30 p.m.
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2964416832616357976
WRS Benefits: For New and Mid-Career Employees
Are you a new employee or someone who still has at least 5 years to go before you can retire? It’s never too early to start planning for a secure retirement. Learn how to maximize your WRS benefits.
By the end of this 1-hour webinar, you will be able to:
- Appreciate the benefits of the Wisconsin Retirement System
- Designate a beneficiary or several beneficiaries
- Join or cancel the Variable Fund
- Use additional contributions to supplement your savings for retirement
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 16, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2762333192501089368
February 2025
Additional Contributions
Looking to increase your WRS retirement? Learn how Additional Contributions can increase your WRS retirement benefit.
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Define additional contributions
- Identify how additional contributions increase your retirement fund
- Arrange to make additional contributions to your WRS account(s)
- Find and use ETF resources to calculate your additional contribution amount
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 11:00-11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 6:00-6:30 p.m.
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8186346098821170261
Overview of the Wisconsin Retirement System
Are you new to the Wisconsin Retirement System? We’ll let you know what to expect.
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Identify and explain the elements of the Wisconsin Retirement System
- Explain how the WRS pension works
- Identify benefits available through the WRS
- Find resources for more information
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 20, 11:00-11:30 a.m.
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/7460655230349403486
Preparing for Your Retirement for K-12 Staff
Are you a K-12 staff member that is planning to retire in the next 5 years? Learn about your WRS benefits and the retirement process.
Note: You do not have to retire just because you request a retirement estimate/application. Upon eligibility, you may request a retirement estimate/application once every 12 months. You may request it for information purposes only.
By the end of this evening webinar, you will be able to:
- Explain how the WRS retirement benefit calculation works
- Recognize eligibility and prepare to apply for benefits
- Identify the different types of annuity options
- Prepare for living in retirement
- Find additional resources
Thursday, Feb. 13, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 27, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Don’t forget about the January dates!
Thursday, Jan. 16, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 30, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2873567485348173915
Preparing for Your Retirement
Planning to retire in the next 5 years? Then this webinar is for you. Learn about your WRS benefits and the retirement process.
By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Explain how the WRS retirement benefit works
- Recognize eligibility and prepare to apply for benefits
- Identify the different types of annuity options
- Prepare for health and life insurance changes in retirement
- Find additional resources
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 23, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 11, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 27, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
To register, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/7827622732968651358