Florida State University and the Office of Human Resources are committed to providing our employees with competitive retirement benefits. We retained CAPTRUST as an independent retirement plan consultant to assist with maintaining compliance with industry and regulatory requirements while identifying ways to modernize our 403(b) Plan. 

Founded 35 years ago, CAPTRUST is one of the largest and most distinguished retirement plan consulting firms and is a specialist in the Higher Education and 403(b) Plan space. They work with several other large public and private universities throughout Florida and many other public universities and state systems throughout the country. We also recently formed an FSU Retirement Committee to help oversee our Voluntary 403(b) Plan.

After completing extensive analysis, benchmarking plans, and a Request for Proposal (RFP), we are excited to announce enhancements to the 403(b) Plan: 

• Plan investments will be offered via a tiered, diversified menu of Best-in-Class investment options. 
• CAPTRUST will monitor investment options. Quarterly reporting will occur with the FSU Retirement Committee, and changes will be made as appropriate. 
• Consolidating the number of vendors will enable FSU to offer additional services at lower administrative costs. These new investment menus will be available through TIAA, AIG/VALIC, and Voya.
• A Self-Directed Brokerage option will be available to invest in any mutual fund not offered within the core investment menus of the providers. 

At this time, no employee action is required. 

Current 403(b) participants impacted by these changes will receive additional communications in the coming months, including important information, instructions, and a Transition Guide to further outline actions needed. Town Hall meetings will take place on campus and virtually to answer questions, provide more context on the project, and outline long-term goals for FSU.  

If you are a new employee considering enrolling in a University sponsored 403(b), you will want to review these 403(b) enhancements and vendor options. 

For questions, please email retirement@fsu.edu.