Approved Retirement Providers

Bowling Green State University has selected TIAA as the Administration Coordinator to assist with ongoing administration of plans, through their Retirement@Work service. This means that they will facilitate certain enrollment actions and provide compliance coordination with all approved providers.  They will also serve as the default provider for any participants who to not make a provider election. 

For assistance with the Retirement@Work website, please review the Quick Start Guide or contact TIAA Customer Service at 1-844-567-9090 between 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (ET) Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET) on Saturdays. 

Ohio Deferred Compensation (ODC) enrollments and payroll contribution elections are not made through this administrative service, and must be made directly with ODC.

When making your provider selection for any plan, the fee structure is an important consideration. For the 457b fee information when using Ohio Deferred Compensation, please contact them directly.

Unsolicited contact from financial advisors may appear legitimate even if they are not approved retirement plan providers. Please check the list of approved providers before responding. 


State System Retirement Plan Providers

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
(800) 222-7377
277 E. Town Street
Columbus, OH 43215

State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
(888)227-7877
275 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215


Voluntary and Alternative Retirement Plan Providers

The University-sponsored voluntary plans and the Alternative Retirement Plans are administered only through the following approved providers.

Equitable 
Plans available - 403(b), 457(b), ARP
(866) 444-6001

Fidelity
Plans available - 403(b), ARP
(800) 343-0860

Ohio Deferred Compensation (ODC)
Plan available - 457(b)
(877) 644-6457

TIAA 
Plans available - 403(b), 457(b), ARP
(877) 209-3138

Voya
Plans available - 403(b), 457(b), ARP
(800) 643-8143

Updated: 04/24/2024 10:28AM