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SURS State Universities Retirement System
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    • Traditional Plan
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    • Deferred Compensation Plan
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What is a Target Date Fund?

October 7, 2025 | FAQs, FAQs - Deferred Compensation Plan, FAQs - Retirement Savings Plan

It is a “mutual fund” that automatically resets the mix of stocks, bonds and cash equivalents in its portfolio according to a selected time frame that is age appropriate for an individual investor. Target date funds may carry more or less risk than an individual prefers.

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Chairperson: John Lyons
Executive Director: Suzanne Mayer

1901 Fox Drive Champaign, Illinois 61820
Dial Toll Free: 800-275-7877
Dial Direct: 217-378-8800
Fax: 217-378-9800

Hours of Operation
Monday | 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday| 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday| 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Thursday| 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Friday| 8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.