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Deferred Compensation

Employees may voluntarily participate in the Empower Deferred Compensation (457b) Plan for more retirement savings.

Pension Governance (ERS & OBRA)

The 10-member Pension Board invests the assets of the pension fund and interprets ordinances regarding the pension benefit.

2025 Annual Pension Board Meeting Documents

Notice of 2025 Retiree Pension Board Member Election

From the Desk of the Director - April Edition

Hello Milwaukee County retirees,

Thank you for reading this edition of the Communicator! As I am writing this, we are finalizing our preparations for the Annual Pension Board meeting on April 22nd. For those of you who could not attend the meeting, don’t worry – you can find copies of the presentations on our website county.milwaukee.gov/retirement.


While you’re there, we encourage you to visit our Digital Self-Service site and log in! This secure portal gives you quick access to your pension details—you can review payment history, submit forms, and more.


Logging in isn’t just convenient, it also helps keep your information safe. If your account is ever targeted by a scammer, having your credentials already set up makes it easier for us to detect and resolve any suspicious activity. Your security is a top priority, and by taking a few proactive steps, you can help keep your account protected:

  • Make sure you report changes in your contact information to us so we can contact you.
  • If you ever receive a suspicious message related to your pension or aren’t sure whether a call is legitimate, don’t hesitate to reach out to our office directly ([email protected] or 414-278-4207). We’re here to help.

Staying safe online doesn’t have to be overwhelming—and a little caution goes a long way. You’ve worked hard for your retirement, let’s keep it secure.

 

Previous Editions

Milwaukee County Pension Board

Members

  • David Robles, Chairperson
  • Anthony Johnson, Vice Chairperson
  • Himanshu Parikh
  • Nicole Best
  • Jeremy Lucas
  • Adam Abelson
  • Daniel Walton

Contact info for all board members can be found in Pension Board Members.

View the full list of Pension Board 2025 Meeting Dates.

Meetings are conducted virtually unless otherwise noted. Refer to meeting agendas for information on how to access meetings.

Contact [email protected] for Pension Board meeting minutes and agendas from prior months.

Current Meeting Minutes & Agendas

Board Meeting

Investment Committee Meeting

Actuarial, Audit & Risk Committee Meeting

Governance Committee

Appeals & Rules Committee

Pension Board Committees

Investment Committee

The Investment Committee reviews investments, asset allocation, portfolio performance by investment managers, and investment policy. The operation of this committee is fundamental to the investment performance of the pension fund.

Committee Chairperson: Trustee Anthony Johnson

Actuarial, Audit & Risk Committee

The Actuarial Audit and Risk Committee oversees the internal audit activities and services, whether by outside auditors of Milwaukee County. Responsibility includes working with audit or actuarial firms as well as providing for review and recommendations to the Pension Board.

Committee Chairperson: Trustee Nicole Best

Appeals & Rules Committee

The Appeals and Rules Committee provides hearings for members appealing determinations by RPS. Reviews rules and proposed changes. The committee forwards recommendations for Pension Board consideration on the matters heard by the committee.

Committee Chairperson: Trustee David Robles

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee reviews board and committee charters, provides board member training, evaluation, and education, communicates with stakeholders, which includes policy makers, retirees, vested members, Retirement Plan Services, and those affected by Pension Board policy and operation. Provides Pension Board and RPS strategic planning.

Committee Chairperson: Trustee Adam Abelson

View the full list of Pension Board 2025 Meeting Dates.

Retirements Processed

Congratulations to our February 2025 Retirees!

  • Thomas Antkowski
  • Daniel Bujanovich
  • Tamara Cantrell
  • Stuart Carron
  • Steven Dykstra
  • Lynne Gardner
  • Kelvin Kimbrough
  • Linda Mattrisch
  • Jeffrey Nell
  • Mark Strackbein
  • Nicki Williams
  • Dawn Young

Congratulations to our March 2025 Retirees!

  • Larry Albright
  • Keith Burtin
  • James Colebourne
  • Vincent Conigliaro
  • Tammy Dinauer
  • Margretta Ellis
  • Ronald Herrmann
  • Debra Horton
  • Kristine Matthei
  • Ronald Mcpike
  • James Novotny
  • Robert Perzacki
  • Janet Rasmussen
  • Regina Ward

 

View Historical Reports


Additional Financial Reports

Pension Payments

Upcoming 2025 Monthly Payment Processing Dates

  • May 30, 2025
  • June 30, 2025
  • July 31, 2025
  • August 29, 2025

Contribution Withdrawal Payments

Generally, completed forms received by the 15th of a month are processed the first Thursday of the following month. 

Completed forms received after the 15th of a month are processed the third Thursday of the following month. 

Contact RPS if you have questions about your specific payment timing. 

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  When are pension payments issued?

Monthly pension payments are issued on the last business day of the month. If you have not received your monthly pension payment, please allow three to five business days for your bank to process the funds. If three to five days have passed and you have not received your monthly pension payment, contact Retirement Plan Services at [email protected].

  What do I do if I do not receive my monthly pension payment?

If you have not received your monthly pension payment, please allow three to five business days for your bank to process the funds. If three to five days have passed and you have not received your monthly pension payment, contact Retirement Plan Services.

If you have switched banks and have not updated your direct deposit information, contact Retirement Plan Services to have the account information updated and the payment reissued.

  How do I update my direct deposit information?

Complete and submit a Direct Deposit Form to update your direct deposit information. You may print the form from our website, or contact Retirement Plan Services to receive a copy of the form. All updates to direct deposit information must be submitted in writing. We cannot update account information over the phone.

  Can I receive a paper check?

To ensure your privacy and enhance payment security, we do not issue paper checks. As an alternative to direct deposit, you may request to receive your pension payment on a Focus Card.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Milwaukee County Courthouse
901 N. 9th St. Room 210
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 278-4143 (Main Phone)
(877) 652-6377 (Main Toll Free)
(414) 223-1379 (Fax)
[email protected]

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