Join us for a year-end recap with our Executive Director, Dr. L.C. "Buster" Evans, Ed.D., for an insightful conversation as we delve into the highlights and challenges of 2024.
Topics discussed include:
- How TRS achieved the highest return of all state pension systems in the US.
- Legislative impacts on the system, including proposed and passed bills.
- Addressing teacher shortages in Georgia .
- The number of members who retired this year.
- Retirees over the age of 100.
- The importance of keeping beneficiary information up to date.
- The state charitable contribution campaign.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the state of Georgia's teacher retirement system and its commitment to securing the future of educators.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
01:36 – Legislative Impacts on the System
03:40 – TRS Challenges, Trends, & Triumphs
07:52 – Technology & Security Enhancements
10:48 – TRS’ Stellar FY 2024 Market Performance
13:08 – Adapting to Change: New, Current, and Retired Educators
22:42 – TRS Accessibility: On-Demand Content & Macon Office
26:23 – Member Retirement Trends
27:50 – Retiree Resources
31:08 – The Importance of TRS Beneficiary Designations
32:20 – Employer Shout-Out: Renee Lipp, Harris County Schools
34:29 – TRS Staff: Development, Initiatives, & Giving
40:58 – Priorities for the Year Ahead (2025)
43:02 – Words of Wisdom and Gratitude from Dr. L.C. (Buster) Evans
44:50 – Outro
Are you about to retire? If you haven't had the chance to meet with us one-on-one in a virtual or in-person format, and are within 2 years of retirement eligibility, be sure to log in to your TRS account online and register for a session today!
Are you new to TRS or in the middle of your career? Be sure to designate your beneficiaries as soon as possible in your TRS online account.
We want to hear from our members! Please email the show for topic inquiries, questions and comments! Contact us at podcast@trsga.com.
Host: Everett Crockett
Guest: Dr. L.C. (Buster) Evans, Ed.D, TRS Executive Director
For more information visit: www.trsga.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trsgeorgia
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trsgeorgia
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