Free NYSTRS retirement seminar on Zoom, Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. ET, presented by Peter Knapp, CLU®.

In the hypothetical example Peter presents, a NYSTRS pension is worth more than $2 million over a normal life expectancy, while the in-service death benefit is considerably smaller than what would be paid if the member were retired. In this one-hour seminar, Peter shows how to read your annual benefit statement, what your Tier means for your benefit, and how the pension, Social Security, and your 403(b) fit together.

You'll get answers to questions like:

• What is my pension worth over a normal life expectancy?
• How does the in-service death benefit compare with my pension after I retire?
• How do NYSTRS Tier rules affect my benefit?
• How do Social Security, my 403(b), and required minimum distributions fit with 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.