Mass. State Employees Retirement System Benefits Overview for NECC Employees

Date/Time:  Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12:30-2:00PM

Location:  Telecast between TC103B (Haverhill) and LC301 (Lawrence)

Are you planning to retire within the next year or two? 

Do you have general questions about the Massachusetts State Retirement process? 

Do you want to maximize retirement savings with a supplemental plan?   

If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then this live webinar is for you! 

Please plan to join Zachary Pierce, Communications & Outreach Manager from the Massachusetts State Retirement Board (MSRB) and Jesenia Interiano, Empower Retirement Plan Advisor for this free, informative live webinar designed specifically for NECC employees.  During the webinar, you will learn about:

• Your MSERS pension benefit such as accruing creditable service, retirement options, survivor benefits, how to calculate your benefits and much more.
• The Massachusetts Deferred Compensation SMART Plan (Save Money and Retire Tomorrow).  Learn how the plan can complement your MSERS pension benefit, and how it can help you reach your retirement goals.   Jesenia Interiano, a Retirement Plan Advisor and registered representative of Empower Financial Services, Inc. will provide a brief overview of the plan benefits and will be onsite at the Haverhill location to speak with you in-person about the SMART Plan.

Agenda:

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Massachusetts State Retirement Board Retirement:  Introduction, Eligibility and Plan Rules, Application Process and Post Retirement Matters (Zachary Pierce, MSRB)

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: SMART Plan Overview (Jesenia Interiano, Empower Retirement Plan Advisor)

Register today by clicking this link to let us know you will be attending!

We look forward to seeing you on November 4th!.  

If you have questions about this live webinar, please contact benefits@necc.mass.edu.