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Retirement Plan Consortiums

 MERCplan consortiums are designed to support different segments of the public sector. 


Each consortium provides a governance framework intended to simplify oversight of retirement plans while improving transparency and administrative efficiency.


Select the consortium that applies to your organization.

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Illinois Education Retirement Consortium (IERC)

 For school districts and educational employers evaluating governance structures for 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans.

EXPLORE IERC

Illinois Township Retirement Consortium (ITRC)

 For townships and local government entities evaluating governance structures for 457(b) retirement plans.

EXPLORE ITRC

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