Retirement
403(b) Options
The College currently sponsors retirement programs with TIAA-CREF funds and First Mercantile. You can only be enrolled in one program at a time.
The Maximum Contributions to a 403b account for 2010 will be:
- $16,500 if you are under age 50
- $22,000 if you are 50 years of age and older
Salary Reduction Agreements are available by clicking the link below.
There are independent financial consultants who work with St. John Fisher College employees regarding their retirement funds. Contact information, plus sites for additional information regarding TIAA-CREF and First Mercantile are listed below:
TIAA-CREF
Telephone Counseling Center - (800) 842-2776
Jason Sciotti,consultant - (585)246-4602
Website: www.tiaa-cref.org
TIAA-CREF Benefit Overview [pdf]
First Mercantile
Voice Response telephone system - (800) 754-9080
Website: www.firstmerc.com
Website: www.yourinvestmentaccount.com
First Mercantile Designation of Beneficiary [pdf]
QCI Asset Management
Todd Cerami - (585) 218-2060 – ext. 107 (tcerami@e-qci.com)
Paul Roland – (585) 218-2060 – ext. 103 (proland@e-qci.com)
More information on retirement and the retirement plans may be found in this excerpt from the Employee Handbook [pdf].
Bridge to Retirement Plan for Faculty
The Bridge to Retirement Plan [pdf] is available to all tenured faculty members who are at least 55 years of age, and have at least 10 years of full-time College service. The plan is voluntary and is initiated by the faculty member. The plan was designed to provide 1-3 years at a reduced teaching load in order to prepare for full retirement.
Retiree Benefits
An employee may be eligible for certain retiree benefits from St. John Fisher College after 10 years of full-time employment, if years of service plus age equal at least 65. Please use this link for more information on Retiree Benefits [pdf], including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition remission.