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SEMINARS

MSRP's Office of Participant Services offers information booths and several types of workshops, seminars and individual sessions. To have a seminar scheduled at your agency work site, have your benefits coordinator call the MSRP Office of Participant Services at 410-767-8740 or 1-800-543-5605. Or, your benefits coordinator may e-mail the request to MSRP Field Operations.

Financial Planning 101 Seminar: Have you mapped out the road to your Financial Future? Financial planning is the process of assessing your financial goals, taking an inventory of your money and other assets you already have to meet those goals, and determining your future needs. To help State employees understand how this process applies to them, MSRP has designed this comprehensive seminar, which covers insurance, investing, taxes, retirement planning, college planning and estate planning. Need more information about the seminar offerings, select this link.

Lunch and Learn Seminar Series: Serious "Food for Thought"! These very popular 45 minute presentations help you think about your future and your financial goals. Seminars are focused on specific topics or are targeted for specific groups of employees. They can be offered around lunch time or any time during the day at your worksite. Click here for a list of the Lunch and Learn offerings. Please contact your Benefit Coordinator/Supervisor to request to have a seminar held at your workplace. For more information about when a seminar is being held near you, call Team MSRP at 800.543.5605 during regular business hours.

One-on-One Counseling: Let's talk about YOU and YOUR account. MSRP field representatives are available to meet for One-On-One Counseling with all employees enrolled in the plan or those considering enrollment. The purpose of the sessions is to provide information on the plans. Counselors will not provide investment advice or recommendations. The individual counseling sessions will cover how asset allocation and diversification are typically used to reduce risk. We will try to answer any questions you have about the plans and we will also provide you with enrollment materials. To make a 30-minute appointment, please contact Janet Wilt at MSRP at 410-767-8742.

New Employee Orientation: It's never too early to start saving for your retirement! This seminar is excellent for new state employees or those not currently participating. It covers the characteristics of the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, the 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity Plan, the 401(k) Savings & Investment Plan, and the 401(a) Match Plan. It explains enrollment procedures, eligibility requirements, investment options, fee structure and distribution requirements. The length of the seminar can be tailored to the needs of the employer.

Personal Finance Seminar: Laying the groundwork for a solid financial foundation for early and mid-career employees. This is a day-long seminar for early and mid-career State of Maryland employees. Guest speakers will cover topics that include: Budgeting Basics, Your Pension System, Investing Basics and an overview of your Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plan(s). The following link will give you a more in depth look at the seminar offerings. Please click on the associated link for seminar dates, locations and enrollment information. Personal Finance Seminars

Pre-Retirement Seminar
The seminar covers the three supplemental retirement plans. It highlights the choices upon retirement, three provisions: hardship, loan and catch-up, and distribution options. The length of the seminar is approximately one hour. It's generally offered as part of the State Retirement Agency's full-day pre-retirement seminar, but also is offered as a stand-alone session.

Information Booth: Got a quick question about your plan? This is a great opportunity for employees to ask individual questions concerning their plans. A field representative sets up a table in the agency and provides information on the plans. This is a helpful option when a specific time commitment may be challenging. (Employees looking for a private, confidential discussion should schedule a One-on-One appointment)











	SEMINARS MSRP's Office of Participant Services offers information booths and several types of workshops, seminars and individual sessions. To have a seminar scheduled at your agency work site, have your benefits coordinator call the MSRP Office of Participant Services at 410-767-8740 or 1-800-543-5605. Or, your benefits coordinator may e-mail the request to MSRP Field Operations. Financial Planning 101 Seminar: Have you mapped out the road to your Financial Future? Financial planning is the process of assessing your financial goals, taking an inventory of your money and other assets you already have to meet those goals, and determining your future needs. To help State employees understand how this process applies to them, MSRP has designed this comprehensive seminar, which covers insurance, investing, taxes, retirement planning, college planning and estate planning. Need more information about the seminar offerings, select this link. Lunch and Learn Seminar Series: Serious "Food for Thought"! These very popular 45 minute presentations help you think about your future and your financial goals. Seminars are focused on specific topics or are targeted for specific groups of employees. They can be offered around lunch time or any time during the day at your worksite. Click here for a list of the Lunch and Learn offerings. Please contact your Benefit Coordinator/Supervisor to request to have a seminar held at your workplace. For more information about when a seminar is being held near you, call Team MSRP at 800.543.5605 during regular business hours. One-on-One Counseling: Let's talk about YOU and YOUR account. MSRP field representatives are available to meet for One-On-One Counseling with all employees enrolled in the plan or those considering enrollment. The purpose of the sessions is to provide information on the plans. Counselors will not provide investment advice or recommendations. The individual counseling sessions will cover how asset allocation and diversification are typically used to reduce risk. We will try to answer any questions you have about the plans and we will also provide you with enrollment materials. To make a 30-minute appointment, please contact Janet Wilt at MSRP at 410-767-8742. New Employee Orientation: It's never too early to start saving for your retirement! This seminar is excellent for new state employees or those not currently participating. It covers the characteristics of the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, the 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity Plan, the 401(k) Savings & Investment Plan, and the 401(a) Match Plan. It explains enrollment procedures, eligibility requirements, investment options, fee structure and distribution requirements. The length of the seminar can be tailored to the needs of the employer. Personal Finance Seminar: Laying the groundwork for a solid financial foundation for early and mid-career employees. This is a day-long seminar for early and mid-career State of Maryland employees. Guest speakers will cover topics that include: Budgeting Basics, Your Pension System, Investing Basics and an overview of your Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plan(s). The following link will give you a more in depth look at the seminar offerings. Please click on the associated link for seminar dates, locations and enrollment information. Personal Finance Seminars Pre-Retirement Seminar The seminar covers the three supplemental retirement plans. It highlights the choices upon retirement, three provisions: hardship, loan and catch-up, and distribution options. The length of the seminar is approximately one hour. It's generally offered as part of the State Retirement Agency's full-day pre-retirement seminar, but also is offered as a stand-alone session. Information Booth: Got a quick question about your plan? This is a great opportunity for employees to ask individual questions concerning their plans. A field representative sets up a table in the agency and provides information on the plans. This is a helpful option when a specific time commitment may be challenging. (Employees looking for a private, confidential discussion should schedule a One-on-One appointment)