In addition to Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) we offer the ability to participate in deferred compensation plans.  These three plans allow you to set aside a portion of your income on a pre-tax and post-tax (Roth 457) to supplement your retirement benefits.

1. Ohio Public Employees Deferred Compensation Program Contact: Tom Bugher 513-829-6499 / bughert@nationwide.com
• Website: Ohio Deferred Compensation
• Schedule an Appointment: https://bit.ly/38h1OC6
2. Empower (formerly: Ohio County Employees Retirement Plan) Contact: Jim Carberry 513-516-4285 / jim.carberry@empower.com
• Website: User login | County Commissioners Association of Ohio
• Schedule an Appointment: https://jim-carberry.empowermytime.com
3. Mission Square Retirement Plan (formerly ICMA-RC) Contact: Anne Wilson 202-759-7179 / awilson@missionsq.org
• Website: MissionSquare Retirement | MissionSquare
• Schedule an Appointment: Event Registration

2025 Maximum Annual Contributions:

• Under fifty years of age ~ $23,500 per year
• Over fifty years of age ~ $31,000 per year
• Pre-retirement Catch Up can be used in the last 3 years before retirement ~ $47,000 per year for up to 3 years (employee must have under contributed to qualify, max contribution is double the under fifty limit annually)

2026 Maximum Annual Contributions:   

• Under fifty years of age ~ $24,500 per year
• Over fifty years of age ~ $32,500 per year
• Pre-retirement Catch Up can be used in the last 3 years before retirement ~ $49,000 per year for up to 3 years (employee must have under contributed to qualify, max contribution is double the under fifty limit annually)

Note:  Catch-up availability ends at age 70.5.