Free NYSTRS retirement seminar on Zoom, Thursday, October 15, 2026, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. ET, presented by Peter Knapp, CLU®.

Choosing between the Maximum and an Option is one of the biggest decisions a NYSTRS member makes, and once an option or beneficiary is elected, it is irrevocable. Peter walks through a worked example showing what each option pays you, what it pays your beneficiary, and what it costs you each year.

You'll get answers to questions like:

• What's the difference between the Maximum, the Joint options, and the Pop-Up options?
• What happens to my pension if my beneficiary passes away first?
• Does my spouse have to agree if I choose the Maximum?
• How does a personal insurance policy compare with a NYSTRS option?
• How do NYSTRS Tier rules affect my pension?

Designed for NYSTRS members across Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess, Ulster, Nassau, and Suffolk counties who are planning to retire in the next 1 to 15 years. Attendees can request a complimentary personal retirement consultation. Space is limited. Register to receive your Zoom link.