b'If youre considering retirement in 2026, we invite you to join the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund (CTPF) for a retirement webinar. These webinars provide retirement information, including a general overview of the processSAVEand a synopsis of retiree health insurance offerings. CTPFs goal is to help you understand the process and prepare for a smooth transition into retirement.THE Webinars will include time for Q&A to help answer your questions. DATECTPF RETIREMENT WEBINARSMonday, February 16, 2026 Tuesday, March 24, 2026Register at ctpf.org/calendar Webinar | 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Webinar | 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.or by calling CTPF Member Services Register by February 6 thto receive aRegister by March 13 thto receive a at 312-641-4464 pension estimate in time for the webinar.pension estimate in time for the webinar.Note: The recording and presentation will be available on our website (ctpf.org) following the live presentation.PREPARING FOR RETIREMENTHere are a few steps to take now if you plan to retire in 2026: 1 Download and refer to the retirement checklist in the Retirement Application for a list of all required documents. The application can be accessed online using the member self-service portal (myCTPF) at myctpf.org.2 Collect or obtain the required personal identification documents listed on the checklist. Missing documentation will cause processing delays.3 Member Services offers phone, video, and in-person counseling appointments. Call Member Services at 312-641-4464 or email memberservices@ctpf.org to request an appointment. Note: Walk-in appointmentsare not accepted. Visitors need to be added to the buildings security list in advance of their visit.4 Check your most recent Member Statement by logging on to your myCTPF Member Self-Service Portal and confirming that your personal information is up to date. Address and demographic changes need to be made with your employer if you are still employed. Find more information at ctpf.org/annual-member-statement.COUNSELINGSUBMIT FORMSREGISTER FOR APPOINTMENTS ELECTRONICALLYmyCTPFCounseling appointments areFor efficient processing, CTPFCTPF encourages all members recommended for personalizedencourages members to sendto join its member self-service guidance on your individualbenefit applications, forms, andportal, myCTPF. Members who retirement elections. To makedocuments by fax at 312-641-7185register for myCTPF create their an appointment, call Memberor email an attachment (.pdf or .jpgown unique User ID and Services at 312-641-4464 orformat) to imaging@ctpf.org. Afterpassword. Once an account email memberservices@ctpf.org. documents are sent via fax or email,is created, members can use please mail the originals to CTPF. myCTPF to securely access CTPF documents and information .CTPF RETIREMENT RESOURCES Visit the CTPF webpage, ctpf.org/retirement-resources for additional information.5'