Montclair State University’s Benefits team schedules employee workshops throughout the year on various topics. For more information about upcoming workshops, select one of the links below.
The Retirement workshop is designed to provide an overview of your steps to Retirement. This workshop is designed for employees who are within their 1-year of retirement.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 11am – 11:30am
The State is now offering personalized, one-on-one Zoom PERS retirement consultations tailored specifically to your needs. Additionally, they are hosting informative PERS planning seminars.
To sign up for a PERS workshop, simply click the link below.
- PERS Retirement Planning Seminar
- PERS Personal Video Counseling one-on-one sessions
- How to Run a Retirement Estimate
- MBOS
- Pension ID: can be found in Workday under your Personal ID tab
In this workshop, employees who are preparing a family, considering adoption, or who are planning to become a parent are provided with essential leave-related information.
To register, please contact the benefits team at hr-benefits@montclair.edu to register.
Financial and retirement counseling sessions will be offered by representatives from TIAA, VOYA, Empower, AXA, Metlife, and Valic on campus. These sessions will focus on your specific needs as you prepare for retirement. Registration is required.
TIAA – Nancy Vandergoot & Joe Del Grande
Register here for your one-on-one session
- Monday, May 5, 2025
- Where: School of Business 412
- Monday, June 9, 2025
- Where: School of Business 412
VOYA – Frank Booth
Register here for your one-on-one session
- Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- Where: Overlook, Room 3007
Empower (formerly Prudential Retirement) – Jordan Swartz
Call/email to schedule an in person one-on-one session:
732-236-6782
jordan.swartz@empower.com
Register here for an one on one session with Jordan Swartz
AXA Equitable – David Lynch
Call/email to schedule an appointment:
732-585-2451
david.lynch@axa-advisors.com
Empower (formerly Mass Mutual) – Ira Goldberg
Call/email to schedule an appointment:
848-248-4353
igoldberg@gittermanwealth.com
MetLife – David Sharpe
Call/email to schedule an appointment:
973-575-3254
dsharpe@financialguide.com
VALIC – Nazma Begum
Call/email to schedule an appointment:
201-273-8017
Nazma.Begum@corebridgefinancial.com
Your Retirement Plan at Work Workshops:
When: Every Friday 12pm – 1pm
Register here to attend the workshop
Part 1: New Hire Benefits self-guided presentation
Part 2 (optional): Q&A Workshop for New Hire Benefits | *Prerequisite Required*
Congratulations on completing the New Hire Benefits self-guided presentation! Now it’s time to dive deeper and get answers to any lingering questions you might have.
We’re excited to invite you to an interactive Q&A Workshop. This is your opportunity to gain further clarity on any areas you found complex or need clarification.
To make the most of this Q&A session, we encourage you to come prepared with any general questions you’ve gathered from the presentation. Our goal is to make this an informative and engaging discussion!
Important Reminder: This workshop is open to employees who have completed the self-guided New Hire Benefits workshop. If you haven’t done so yet, please complete it before registering for the Q&A session.
Wellness Webinars
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Aromatherapy, April 15th, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
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Basic Banking and Banking Tips, April 23rd, 12pm-1pm
Master money management from banking basics to accounting and investments during this informative workshop.
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To watch a recorded webinar, please visit HorizonBlue.com/njwellwebinars.
- Back or Joint Pain Management
- Behavioral Health – Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
- Diabetes/Hypertension Whole Person Program
- Direct Primary Care Doctor Offices
- HorizonbFit
- Horizon CareOnline℠ (Telemedicine)
- Horizon Maternity Programs
- Horizon Supportive Care Program
- NJ Well
- Weight Management
- Wellness Discounts
- Step Challenge
- How to Eat Mindfully and Enjoy Healthy Food
Retirement Readiness for State Employees
When: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 & Monday, April 28, 2025
Register here to attend the webinar
Understanding Your Pension Benefits for PERS&TPAF Members
When: Thursday, April 3, 2025 & Monday, April 14, 2025
Register here to attend the webinar
Purchasing Service Credit for PERS, TPAF & PFRS Members
When: Friday, April 4, 2025
Register here to attend the webinar
Retirement Planning for PFRS (Police & Fire) Members
When: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
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Overview for Employees in the DCRP
When: Thursday, April 10, 2025 & Friday, April 25, 2025
Register here to attend the webinar
Deferred Compensation Plan Overview for State of NJ Employees
When: Friday, April 11, 2025 & Monday, April 21, 2025
Register here to attend the webinar
Social Security Benefits for Members of all NJ State Administered Retirement Systems
When: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Register here to attend the webinar
PERS and TPAF Pension Payment Options
When: Thursday, April 17, 2025
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PERS and TPAF Retirement Estimates
When: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Register here to attend the webinar
Retirement Types, Eligibility & Calculations for PERS & TPAF Members
When: Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Reviewing a Sample Retirement Application for PERS & TPAF Members
When: Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Reviewing a Sample Retirement Application for PFRS Members
When: Monday, April 21, 2025
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Retirement Planning for PERS & TPAF Members
When: Thursday, April 24, 2025
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