The Cultural Institutions Retirement System
The Cultural Institutions Retirement System (CIRS) is an independent pension and retirement plan provider established in 1984 by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The organization provides secure, cost-effective retirement benefits to employees of cultural institutions in Ontario, including libraries, museums, art galleries, archives, and other organizations devoted to education and culture. CIRS currently serves more than 4,000 members and administers over $1 billion in assets. The organization offers a wide range of services including group RRSPs with employer contributions; DC plans; target benefit plans; DB plans; post-retirement health care coverage; survivor benefits; deferred salary leave plans; flexible plan design options for employers based on their institutional needs; actuarial consulting services; financial advice and planning services for members as they approach retirement age. CIRS is committed to providing sound investment solutions that meet member needs while also supporting their long-term financial security.
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225 WEST 34TH STREET SUITE 1106, NEW YORK, NY 10122