The State of Arizona offers retirement plans so you can put aside money from each paycheck toward retirement. These plans can help bridge the gap between what you have in your pension and Social Security, and how much you’ll need in retirement. The available plans include:

  • 457(b) Traditional Deferred Compensation Plan – tax-deferred, available to all State employees paid through the state.
  • 457(b) Roth Deferred Compensation Plan — after-tax, available to all State employees who receive a check through the State.
  • 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan – tax-deferred, and available to all full time, benefited State employees.

Check out the Plan Comparison Chart to compare the plans.

You can use automatic payroll deductions that go into investments you select from a wide variety of investment options. You also have access to a Personal Retirement Consultant and Nationwide’s Retirement Specialists.
ASRS Supplemental Savings Plan Committee Email address
Ms. Lupita Breland, Chair ASRS Investment Operations Manager LupitaB@azasrs.gov
Mr. Paul Matson ASRS Executive Director PaulM@azasrs.gov
Mr. Jeremiah Scott ASRS Chief Operations Officer JeremiahD@azasrs.gov
Mr. Michael Viteri ASRS Chief Investment Officer MichaelV@asasrs.gov
Ms. Erica Syring ASRS Chief Financial Officer EricaS@azasrs.gov
Ms. Katie Daigneault ASRS Chief Strategy Officer KathrynD@asrsrs.gov
Ms. Jessica Thomas ASRS Legislative Affairs Liaison JessicaT@azasrs.gov
Mr. Nate Brengle ASRS Communications Manager NathenialB@azasrs.gov
Ms. Athena Elliston ASRS Budget & Procurement Manager AthenaE@azasrs.gov


Nationwide Retirement Solutions:

Matt Gayman, State of Arizona 457 Deferred Compensation Program Director
Office address: 3300 N. Central Avenue, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Work: 602-316-4329; Fax 602-650-1278; E-mail: gaymanm@nationwide.com