Retirement Benefits

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

• March Communicator
• February Communicator
• January Communicator

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.