Retirement Planning Seminars
We offer informative, helpful seminars designed for members who are within five years of retirement, free of charge.
LEOFF and WSPRS Plan 1 benefit information is no longer offered at our seminars. For retirement planning assistance we encourage you to:
- Review your account information and create benefit estimates through Online Account Access.
- Request a benefit estimate, if you are within one year of retirement (a retirement application will be included with your estimate).
- Arrange a one-on-one appointment with a Retirement Services Analyst.
Seminar schedule
Seminars begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. Seminar dates are announced in advance and the schedule is updated regularly.
Please be advised that organizations not affiliated with, nor invited by DRS may have information tables at or near the seminar. We hope it will not create a problem during your attendance at the DRS event.
Register for a seminar
- Using online registration
- By e-mail
- By phone. Just call 1-888-711-6676 or (360) 664-7300 in the Olympia area. If you are hearing impaired, please call the TDD line toll-free at 1-866-377-8895 or (360) 586-5450 in the Olympia area.
- By mail. Send your information to:
- Department of Retirement Systems
Education and Outreach Program
PO Box 48380
Olympia, WA 98504-8380
These are group presentations - individual appointments are available by contacting a Retirement Services Analyst by e-mail or by calling 1-800-547-6657 or (360) 664-7000 in the Olympia area.
Questions about attending seminars
- When should I attend a DRS seminar?
If you're planning to retire in the next five years, this is the best time to attend.
- What will I learn at a seminar?
At a seminar, you’ll receive an overview of your:
- Retirement plan (PERS Plan 1, TRS Plan 1, Plan 2 and Plan 3)
- Social Security
- VEBA (Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association)
- Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB)
- Washington State Deferred Compensation Program (DCP)
- Where are the seminars held?
We host seminars throughout Washington state. Check the schedule for the cities closest to you.
- May I bring a guest?
Yes. You are welcome to bring a guest.
