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This centralized archive serves as the definitive source for primary evidence used in our research. We systematically catalog university plan notices, regulatory filings, official statements, and historical charters that underpin our investigations. Every link is carefully verified against authoritative government and institutional databases to ensure accuracy and reliability.
TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Funds Prospectus (Post-Effective Amendment)
This official update details changes to the expense structure and portfolio turnover rates for the 2045 through 2060 target date funds. It includes revised fee schedules that affect fund management costs and investor expenses.
Pacific State RU: Notice of Provider Consolidation
An internal memo circulated to faculty outlining the transition from a dual-provider system involving TIAA and Fidelity to a single-provider recordkeeping arrangement solely with Fidelity, explaining the rationale and expected impacts.
Yale University Retirement Plan Form 5500 (FY2022)
This comprehensive annual report filed with the Department of Labor provides detailed information about the retirement plan’s assets, the number of participants, and the administrative fees paid to TIAA during fiscal year 2022.
SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (Division T)
Complete statutory text of the retirement reform legislation, highlighting specific sections that affect 403(b) plans, including provisions on automatic enrollment and new Roth catch-up contribution requirements.
New York State Chapter 154 (1918 Charter)
This foundational Act of Incorporation formally established TIAA’s nonprofit mission and defined its legal framework as an insurance provider dedicated to serving educators. It set the groundwork for TIAA’s role in workplace retirement plans within higher education.
TIAA-CREF Form ADV Part 2A (Firm Brochure)
This mandatory SEC disclosure outlines TIAA-CREF’s business operations, including any potential conflicts of interest and revenue-sharing practices relevant to its investment advisory services. It provides transparency into how the firm manages its fiduciary responsibilities.
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