PSRS/PEERS News Archive
2025 Legislative Session Ends: Bills Pass to Extend Working-After-Retirement Waiver, Protect Investment Policies
Lawmakers sent 66 bills to the governor’s desk, with three pieces of legislation containing PSRS/PEERS priority provisions. No legislation passed that negatively impacts PSRS/PEERS or its members.
PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees Named Finalist for National Award
The PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees has been named a finalist for the “Award for Leadership and Vision” as part of Institutional Investor’s 8th Annual Allocators’ Choice Awards. These awards honor leaders for their judgment, innovation, and integrity.
Service Purchase Deadlines Near for USERRA, Unpaid Sick Leave, Workers’ Compensation Leave
If you miss work due to military leave, unpaid sick leave, or workers’ compensation leave, you may be eligible to make a leave-based service purchase. To take advantage of this opportunity, be sure to meet the purchase deadline.
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PSRS/PEERS Welcomes Chief Financial Officer Robertson
Brandon Robertson will join the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) as its new chief financial officer, effective May 12, 2025. Anita Brand, current chief financial officer, announced her retirement earlier this year.
Board Sets Interest Rates, Elects Leadership for Upcoming School Year
At its April meeting, the PSRS/PEERS Board of Trustees set interest rates and also voted to re-elect Beth Knes as chair and Dr. Eric Park as vice chair for the 2025-2026 school year (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026).
Are You Concerned about Market Volatility?
We understand the current market situation is unsettling. We want to assure you that we at PSRS/PEERS remain committed to providing you a financially stable retirement.
April Board of Trustees Board Meeting Summary
The Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) Board of Trustees convened on April 6-7, 2025, at the PSRS/PEERS offices at 3210 W. Truman Blvd., Jefferson City, Missouri.
Did You Know? We Also Provide Disability Benefits
As a PSRS/PEERS member, you have the peace of mind of knowing that after a full career of service you can receive lifetime monthly service retirement benefits when eligible. But what you may not know is that we also provide monthly disability benefits for members who qualify.
Spring 2025 Legislative Update
This week is spring break for the Missouri Legislature. State legislators have filed more than 2,300 bills and resolutions since this session began on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. PSRS/PEERS is tracking more than 60 bills that could potentially impact the Systems and our members.