DRS is offering free virtual retirement planning webinars Sept. 1-3 covering PERS, TRS, DCP, Social Security, retirement options and more. Choose the sessions that are most relevant to you and register online.
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Free DRS Retirement Planning Webinars Sept. 1-3
The Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is offering free virtual retirement planning webinars Sept. 1-3. Employees can choose from several sessions based on their retirement plan, career stage and financial planning needs.
Tuesday, Sept. 1
- 10 AM — Purchasing an Annuity: PERS, TRS & DCP — Use this link to sign up.
- Noon — Early Retirement: PERS & TRS — Use this link to sign up.
- 2 PM — PERS & TRS Plan 3 Withdrawals From Investments — Use this link to sign up.
- 4 PM — Plan 3: PERS & TRS — Use this link to sign up.
Wednesday, Sept. 2
- 9 AM — Benefit Options: PERS & TRS (Survivorship) — Use this link to sign up.
- Noon — Social Security Basics — Use this link to sign up.
- 2 PM — DCP Withdrawals — Use this link to sign up.
Thursday, Sept. 3
- 10 AM — Being a Member of Multiple Plans: PERS, SERS & TRS — Use this link to sign up.
- Noon — Q&A: What Is Your Risk Tolerance? — Use this link to sign up.
- 2 PM — Washington State Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) — Use this link to sign up.
- 5 PM — Late Career: TRS — Use this link to sign up.
Each webinar may last up to 60 minutes, including time for questions. If you are unsure which retirement plan you have, select “not sure of my plan” when registering.
Use this link to visit the DRS Events page to view upcoming sessions and register. Many DRS presentations are also available on demand for employees who cannot attend live.
Employees with Public Employees Benefits Board health care benefits who are planning to retire soon can also attend a free webinar. Use this link to learn more about the Health Care Authority PEBB retiree health care webinar.
For disability-related reasonable accommodation requests for DRS webinars, email drs.educationoutreach@drs.wa.gov. Some requests may require up to 10 business days.
Last Updated August 25, 2026