A move like this takes time. We’ll do the heavy lifting for you – transferring your account balances, your contribution rate and investment elections, and any loans you may have. However, there will be a short blackout period when you will not be able to make changes to your accounts while they’re being transferred to Fidelity. Review the dates below for more information.

BROKERAGE RESTRICTION BEGINS

September 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET

This is the last day to process exchanges between the retirement plan accounts and the brokerage accounts, place trades (buys or sells) within the brokerage accounts or sell any ineligible securities at Empower.

Log on to participant.empower-retirement.com or call 866-467-7756 to make any desired changes with Empower before this deadline.

BLACKOUT PERIOD BEGINS

September 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET

This is the last day to:

  • Change your contribution rate or enroll in the 403(b) Plan.
  • Request an exchange (transfer) between investment options.
  • Change how your future contributions will be invested.
  • Request a loan or distribution.
  • Check your account balance.

Log on to participant.empower-retirement.com or call 866-467-7756 to make any desired changes with Empower before this deadline.

ASSET TRANSFER

September 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET

Your account balances are valued.

October 1, 2026

Your account balances are scheduled to transfer to Fidelity. See the How will my money transfer? section below.

BLACKOUT PERIOD ENDS

During the week of October 18, 2026

You will be notified and will have full access to your accounts at Fidelity. You may manage your accounts online through Fidelity NetBenefits® at www.netbenefits.com or by calling Fidelity at 800-343-0860.

*The timing of the plan changes and transition period, including any asset reallocations, described within this site depends on a variety of factors, which may include: The timing and accuracy of the transfer of data, receipt of instructions, and receipt of assets. Changes in any of these factors may result in changes to the timing of the delivery of services, the transition period, and/or the dates on which, and thus the prices at which, assets in your account are sold and/or reinvested.
 

Transition Guide

Start here to review all the details, including key dates, investment information, and plan features.

Regulatory Notices

These notices contains information about managing your Plan accounts and certain Plan information, including an explanation of the right to direct investments, any Plan restrictions, and a description of the types of fees and expenses associated with a Plan account.