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<Title>MSRP: Supplemental Retirement Webinars: April 2026</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>MSRP webinars are open to all Faculty and Staff, regardless of their retirement plan.</p><p><em>Registration closes 2 hours before the start of the webinar.</em></p><h5><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqA8HCy4Dg6hkCtkedRTWC71Zm64EfVt7EBOb4ChsUlc7a_g/viewform?usp=dialog" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span><strong>Click here to Register</strong></span>.</a> <span>All webinars are approximately 45 minutes in length.</span></h5><div><span><br></span></div><div><span><p><strong>"Social Security: Fundamentals for Every Age" </strong></p><ul><p>Learn the basics of Social Security, including eligibility for retirement benefits, the impact of early retirement, and how spousal and survivor’s benefits work.</p><p><em>Presented by the Social Security Administration</em></p><li><strong>Wednesday, April 1st at 11am</strong></li></ul><div><strong><br></strong></div><p><strong><span><span>"</span></span></strong><strong>Estate Planning and Legal Considerations</strong><strong><span><span>"</span></span></strong></p><p>Learn the latest strategies to conform your estate planning to current laws and help avert costly mistakes. Learn inexpensive ways to avoid probate and the basics of Trusts.</p><p></p><p><em>Presented by Bress Raut Law, LLC </em></p><ul><li><strong>Tuesday, April 7th at 1pm</strong></li></ul><div><div><strong><br></strong></div><p><strong><span>"</span></strong>
    
    <strong>Your State Healthcare Benefits</strong><strong><span>"</span></strong></p><p>This webinar covers key topics about State retiree health benefits, including eligibility, premium subsidies, and Medicare. </p><p></p><p><em>Presented by MD Dept of Budget and Management (DBM)</em></p><ul><li><span><strong>Tuesday, April 14th at 1pm</strong></span></li></ul><div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><strong>"</strong><strong>MSRP Retirement Readiness</strong><strong>"</strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><p>This webinar is designed for people who are mid to late career who want to get a grasp of where they are in their retirement planning, gain financial literacy, and learn steps for meeting their retirement goals.</p><p><em>Presented by Empower </em></p></div><div><ul><li><strong>Monday, April 20th at 1pm</strong></li></ul><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><div><strong>"</strong>
    
    <strong>Retirement Readiness: First Steps - Your Pension System Benefits</strong> <strong>"</strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><p>Learn about the survivor, disability, and retirement benefits for members of the Employees' and Teachers' Retirement and Pension Systems. Service retirement eligibility rules, vesting criteria, and ways to obtain additional qualifying service credit will be some of the topics covered.</p><p></p><p><em>Presented by MD State Retirement Agency</em></p></div><div><ul><li><strong>Friday, April 24th at 9pm</strong></li></ul><div><strong><br></strong></div></div><div><div><strong>"</strong><strong>Your MSRP 457(b) and 401(k) Supplemental Retirement Plans</strong><strong>"</strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><p>This webinar is designed for employees who need general knowledge and updated information about the Supplemental Retirement plans.  We cover the benefits and features of having a retirement account and how it fits into your overall retirement plan. </p><p><em>Presented by Empower </em></p></div><div><ul><li><strong>Monday, April 27th at 11am</strong></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><div><strong>"</strong><strong>Life and Money: Smart Financial Strategies for Every Milestone</strong> <strong>"</strong></div><div><br></div><div><div>Join SECU for expert tips on smart budgeting through life’s biggest financial moments—buying a home, planning for college, supporting aging parents, and more. Gain practical strategies, resources, and banking essentials to take control of your money with confidence. </div><div><br></div><div><em>Presented by SECU </em></div></div><div><ul><li><strong>Monday, April 27th at 1pm</strong></li></ul></div></div></span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span><h5><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqA8HCy4Dg6hkCtkedRTWC71Zm64EfVt7EBOb4ChsUlc7a_g/viewform?usp=dialog" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span><strong>Click here to Register</strong></span>.</a> <span>All webinars are approximately 45 minutes in length.</span></h5></span></div></div>
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<Title>MSRP: Supplemental Retirement Webinars: March 2026</Title>
<Tagline>Registration is now open!</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>MSRP webinars are open to all Faculty and Staff, regardless of their retirement plan.</p><p><em>Registration closes 2 hours before the start of the webinar.</em></p><h5><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8VrOiAFLyHyNs1UL99iwdOJYx_7rtZsB0VkcUb1W-6Ixr_w/viewform?usp=header" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span><strong>Click here to Register</strong></span>.</a> <span>All webinars are approximately 45 minutes in length.</span></h5><div><span><br></span></div><div><span><p><strong>"Planning for Taxes in Retirement" </strong></p><p>Taxes can be a very confusing and complicated part of the retirement planning process. In this webinar, MSRP will discuss how to manage the impact on taxes in retirement, the basics of how Social Security will be taxed, and what the Maryland Pension Exclusion means for employees! <strong> </strong></p><p></p><ul><li><strong>Friday, March 13th at 1pm</strong></li><li><strong>Monday, March 23rd at 11am</strong></li></ul><div><strong><br></strong></div><p><strong><span><span>"</span></span><span><span>Getting to Know EMPOWER: Participant Technology in Action"</span></span></strong></p><p>Explore the tools, technology, and experiences that help participants make the most of their retirement journey with EMPOWER. </p><p>(Presented by Empower, MSRP's Contractor for Plan Administrator)</p><ul><li><strong>Monday, March 9th at 11am</strong></li><li><strong>Monday, March 23rd at 1pm</strong></li></ul><div><div><strong><br></strong></div><p><strong><span>"</span><span>Your Pension, Social Security, and MSRP: Retirement Income For Life!"</span></strong></p><p>Wondering how much income one needs in retirement, when to claim Social Security, and how State Pension and MSRP savings fit together? Join MSRP to learn how to estimate benefits from all  retirement income sources and plan with confidence.  </p><ul><li><span><strong>Friday, March 6th at 11am</strong></span></li><li><span><strong>Friday, March 20th at 1pm</strong></span></li></ul><div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><strong>"Your MSRP 457(b) and 401(k) Benefits: A Smart Start To Financial Security"</strong></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div>Join MSRP for a comprehensive overview of the State of Maryland’s 457(b) and 401(k) Supplemental Retirement Plans, designed to help employees make the most of their available retirement benefits. Whether one is a new employee or looking to refresh their knowledge, this session will explain how these plans work, outline their key advantages, and show how they can support long-term retirement goals for public sector employees.  </div><div><ul><li><strong>Monday, March 9th at 1pm</strong></li><li><strong>Friday, March 13th, at 11am</strong></li></ul></div></div></div><div><strong><br></strong></div><div><div><strong>"Wellbeing And Medicare Essentials: Plan For A Thriving Retirement"</strong></div><div><br></div><div>Whether retirement is right around the corner or a few years away, this webinar helps employees plan holistically, so they can retire with clarity, confidence, and purpose. In this session, MSRP will go over Medicare essentials and how smart healthcare choices support employees overall wellbeing, peace of mind, and quality of life in retirement. </div><div><ul><li><strong>Friday, March 6th at 1pm</strong></li><li><strong>Friday, March 20th at 11am</strong></li></ul></div></div></span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span><h5><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8VrOiAFLyHyNs1UL99iwdOJYx_7rtZsB0VkcUb1W-6Ixr_w/viewform?usp=header" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span><strong>Click here to Register</strong></span>.</a> <span>All webinars are approximately 45 minutes in length.</span></h5></span></div></div>
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<Title>MSRP/Empower Contact Information and Enrollment Code</Title>
<Tagline>Attn: Those w/ Supplemental Retirement Account(s) with MSRP</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><div>To view the contact information for Empower’s local Retirement Plan Advisors and Counselors and schedule appointments, please <a href="https://mymsrp.empower-retirement.com/participant/#/articles/MSRP/meetYourRepresentatives" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">click here</a> and scroll down to the pictures and contact info for each.</div><div><br></div><div><h3>Enrollment Codes:</h3><p>New enrollees will be required to enter a Group ID/Plan Number, as well as the plan's Plan Enrollment Code (PEC). Please find that information below (<strong>Please note:</strong> The PECs change quarterly for security purposes):</p><div><ul><li><strong>MSRP 457(b)</strong></li></ul>Group ID/Plan Number: 100746-01</div><div>PEC: fahjC5Pg<br><ul><li><strong>MSRP 401(k)</strong></li></ul><div>Group ID/Plan Number: 100746-02</div><div>PEC: rK9JSWmv</div></div></div><div><br></div><p></p><h3>Contact Information:</h3><div><br></div><h4>Website: <a href="https://mymsrp.empower-retirement.com/participant/#/sfd-login?accu=MSRP" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">mymsrp.com</a></h4><p><strong><br></strong></p><p><strong>Alternative Contacts  &amp; Hours of Operation:</strong></p><p><strong>MSRP Customer Care Center:</strong> 1-833-272-0093</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET</p><p><strong>Phone From Outside the U.S.:</strong> 1-303-737-7249</p><p><strong>TTY (teletype/text for deaf or hard of hearing):</strong> 1-800-766-4952</p><p><strong>Address for Regular Mail:</strong> PO Box 173764, Denver, CO 80217-3764</p><p></p><p><strong>Address for Express Mail:</strong> 8515 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village, CO 80111</p><div><div><br></div></div><div>Questions? Please email <a href="mailto:%20hrbenefits@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">hrbenefits@umbc.edu</a></div></div>
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<Title>MSRP: Supplemental Retirement Webinars: February 2026</Title>
<Tagline>Registration is now open!</Tagline>
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<Title>MSRP: Supplemental Retirement Webinars: January 2026</Title>
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<Title>MSRP: Supplemental Retirement Webinars: November 2025</Title>
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This presentation is designed for early career and mid-career members of the Employees' and Teachers' Retirement and Pension Systems. <em>(Presented by Maryland State Retirement and Pension System)</em></p><p><strong>1:00pm Unlock Your Financial Power: A Guide to Borrowing Wisely</strong></p><p>Attend this webinar and learn how unlocking the secrets to building and maintaining strong credit can be a game-changer. <em>(Presented by SECU)</em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><h3><strong>October 14,</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Tuesday</strong><span> </span></h3><p><strong>11:00am: Getting to Know Empower: Participant Technology in Action</strong></p><p>Explore the tools, technology, and experiences that help participants make the most of their retirement</p><p>journey with Empower. <em>(Presented by Empower, MSRP's NEW Third-Party Administrator) </em>             </p><p><strong>1:00pm: Social Security and the Retirement You Envision</strong></p><p>This presentation provides a review of Social Security and its role in retirement planning, covering factors</p><p>that impact benefits, strategies for maximizing income, and recent legislative changes. 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In this session, we'll explore how Empower helps participants understand their options, connect the dots, and create a clearer path toward retirement readiness. <em>(Presented by Empower, MSRP's NEW Third-Party Administrator)</em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><h3><strong>October 20,</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Monday</strong><strong> </strong></h3><p><strong>11:00am Estate Planning and Legal Considerations</strong></p><p>Learn the latest strategies in estate planning and help avert costly mistakes. Explore inexpensive ways to avoid probate and learn the basics of trusts.<em> (Bress Raut Law, LLC)</em></p><p><strong>1:00pm Investing with Purpose</strong></p><p>The Parnassus Core Equity Fund aims to identify high-quality, large-domestic companies with strong financial prospects and sustainable business practices to build wealth responsibly. This presentation provides a review of sustainable investing with a focus on stewardship.  We'll share more about the importance of engaging with companies, how it works, and some recent examples from Parnassus' team. <em>(Presented by Parnassus)</em></p><p> </p><h3><strong>October 22,</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Wednesday</strong><span> </span></h3><p><strong>11:00am What You Need to Know About Your Employee &amp; Retiree State Healthcare Benefits</strong></p><p>This webinar covers key topics about State employee and retiree health benefits, including eligibility, premium subsidies, and Medicare. </p><p><em>(Presented by Department of Budget and Management)</em></p><p><strong>1:00pm State Pension/Retirement Readiness First Steps</strong></p><p>The Retirement Readiness First Steps webinar provides a general overview of the survivor, disability, and retirement benefits administered by Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS) – including descriptions of service retirement eligibility rules, vesting criteria, and ways to obtain additional qualifying service credit. This presentation is designed for early-career and mid-career members of the Employees' and Teachers' Retirement and Pension Systems. <em>(Presented by Maryland State Retirement and Pension System)</em></p><p>  </p><h3><strong>October 24,</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Friday</strong><strong> </strong></h3><p><strong>11:00am How Successful Families Approach Money</strong></p><p>Learn about effective communication, defining financial visions, enhancing financial literacy, and practical tips for family financial stability. Gain insights into diverse investment styles and money discussions. <em>(Presented by T. 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You will also learn how to recognize the signs of scams, safeguard your finances, and actions to take if you suspect fraud or theft. <em>(Presented by CASH Campaign of Maryland)</em></p><p> </p></div><h3><strong><a href="https://forms.gle/rLoPzUo6MXV5RiNB7" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Click here to Register.</a> </strong>All webinars are approximately 45 minutes in length.</h3></div>
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    preferences, and designate or update your beneficiary. </li><li>Be on the lookout for future communications from Empower to help you along your
    retirement journey. </li></ul><div><br></div></div><h3>Important Note:</h3><div><div>For a period that ends 7 months from today (April 18, 2026), Nationwide will keep the following legacy website up so current MSRP participants will be able to login and retrieve any historical statements and account information that you might need:  <a href="https://www.nrsforu.com/iApp/rsc/login.x" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">MarylandDC MSRP Login</a>  </div></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Questions? Please email <a href="mailto:hrbenefits@umbc.edu">hrbenefits@umbc.edu</a></div></div>
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