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Employee Optional 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans 

Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 11:00am

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Trisha Ramos, Managing Director for Payroll, Benefits and Workers’ Compensation

Sonoma State offers a variety of optional supplemental retirement savings plans for eligible employees. Savings Plus* representatives will be on campus for open office hours on Tuesday, April 28 from 12-2:20 pm in the Human Resources suite, 2nd Floor of Salazar. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the Savings Plus 401(k) and 457 plans. In addition to the in-person office hours, you can explore the following resources:

  • Ongoing virtual and on-demand Savings Plus Webinars
    • Enrollment
    • Personal Finance 101
    • Investing 101
    • Retirement 101
    • Basics of Social Security
  • Retirement Resources Group (RRG) - RRG was added to the Savings Plus service model in 2025 and is staffed by securities licensed professionals and planners. RRG does not provide investment, legal, or tax advice but offers education to support informed decision-making. Interested employees may schedule an individual appointment with RRG through the Savings Plus Appointment Scheduler. RRG can assist with:
    • Existing account reviews
    • Rollover-in support
    • New enrollment
    • Investment discussions
    • Retirement planning conversations

If you have further questions, please reach out to the Savings Plus Customer Service Department who can provide immediate assistance with your existing Savings Plus account. They can also be reached at 855-616-4776. 
For all other SSU Payroll and Benefits questions, please reach out to [email protected].

* Please note, Savings Plus is not affiliated with Fidelity or CalPERS