Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF)

The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF)

ETF administers retirement and other benefit programs for state and local government employees and retirees. We frequently update this site, making it your most up-to-date source of information about ETF-administered benefits.

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
Investment Performance:
What Does It Mean to You?

Active Employees Not Near Retirement Age
Employees are eager to learn more about employee contributions and how WRS investment funds are managed after recently-enacted changes, watch this video:

Online Video: Employee Contributions and WRS Investments

Active Employees Considering Retirement
Investment performance may influence the timing of when it may be best for you to retire. Members near retirement should review the information below:

Online Video: When Should I Retire?
Information Sheet: When Should I Retire?

Retirees
Retirees want to know how Core and Variable Trust Fund returns will potentially affect their annuities. Please review the following to learn more:

Letter to WRS Retirees on Annuity Adjustments

Act 10/32 Employer Information

Urgent! Act 10/32 Category Change and Required Reporting - Training.
WRS employers with questions about recent changes to WRS benefits, please review this Act 10 and Act 32 Employer Information (Revised October 31).

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