ADVANCING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

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1 ADVANCING YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE The Washington University Retirement Savings Plan

2 Table of contents Making it easier to plan and invest for retirement...4 Plan information for TIAA-only participants...5 Vanguard participants...6 Retirees...8 Investment options...9 On-campus information sessions...15 Retirement plan investment advice...16 About TIAA...17 Frequently asked questions...18 Contact...20

3 A message from Washington University Bringing together the best of two providers The opportunities you have to plan and save for your financial future are important to the University. That s why, effective June 7, we will streamline the way we administer the Washington University Retirement Savings Plan, with changes designed to: Make it easier for you to plan and invest for retirement Lower investment costs Provide expanded retirement information and investment advice services On the following pages, you ll see how consolidating our Plan administration with one recordkeeper, TIAA, allows us to offer the same investment options currently available to you (including the Vanguard funds), while reducing some investment fees. How this transition affects you By consolidating to one recordkeeper, we re bringing together the best features offered by our two current recordkeepers. From online tools to educational information and low-cost annuity options, the same investments and resources will be offered to all participants of the Plan. There will be one statement, one participant services phone center and more opportunities for one-on-one financial consultations. Invest in your financial future The transition gives you an opportunity to focus on the Washington University Retirement Savings Plan, as well as plan for your financial future. Please review this guide and attend an information session to understand this transition. As always, we encourage you to consider steps to take as you balance your desire to live well today, with the need to save and invest for tomorrow. Washington University in St. Louis Office of Human Resources Questions? Call or visit TIAA.org/wustl 3

4 Making it easier to plan and invest for retirement One source for managing your account You ll be able to conveniently view all of your investment options, whether Vanguard or TIAA, and make transactions through the TIAA recordkeeping platform. There will be one participant services phone number, one consolidated statement each quarter and one account website where you can access your retirement account information, as well as review and select investment options from both Vanguard and TIAA. Lower investment costs help you save All Vanguard and TIAA investment options will remain available through the Washington University Retirement Savings Plan. 1 While the TIAA investments are already at the lowest-cost share class available, the consolidation of plan services allows for some of the Vanguard funds to move to a lower-cost share class. If you re invested in Vanguard funds, your current assets, and all future contribution elections, will automatically transfer to your new account on TIAA s recordkeeping platform. Your Vanguard assets will remain fully invested during the transfer process. See information on page 6 about how the funds will transfer. Expanded retirement information and advice services Whether you re just starting your career or already retired, you ll have access to helpful resources, such as online communities for women and retirees, financial calculators and the 360 Financial View online tool that helps you budget and manage your finances by tracking income, bills, financial accounts and net worth. Personalized advice is also available on all of the Plan s investment options from a TIAA financial consultant at no additional cost to you.! Investing insight Lower-cost share class Investing in a fund with a lower-cost share class means you pay less for investment fees and a higher percentage of any potential return stays invested. For example, a reduction of 0.10% in mutual fund fees would result in annual savings of $10 each year for every $10,000 invested. If your account is worth $100,000, you would save approximately $100 a year in mutual fund fees. While returns can t be guaranteed, paying lower fees can help your savings add up over time. 1 Unrelated to the transition, the Vanguard Prime Money Market (VMMXX) will no longer be available on the TIAA platform, as a result of Money Market Reform. Any balances invested in the fund will be transferred to the Vanguard Treasury Money Market (VUSXX). 4 Washington University in St. Louis

5 Plan information for TIAA-only participants No action is required at this time While you are not required to take any action, you should regularly review your account information and consider whether or not you want to make any investment or beneficiary changes. Dates to note: 2016 Date Event May 13 May 13 - June 1 You will be able to view all Plan investments (including Vanguard funds) through your TIAA account. Online contribution changes cannot be made through HRMS during this period while the University s benefits system is being updated. Complete a paper form, if necessary, to make a contribution change. Questions? Call or visit TIAA.org/wustl 5

6 Plan information for Vanguard participants No action is required at this time All Vanguard funds will automatically transfer to the Washington University Retirement Savings Plan on TIAA s recordkeeping platform. Your current investment strategy and investment elections will not change. A Welcome Kit will be sent to you with information on how to access your TIAA account. Once the transfer is complete, you will receive a confirmation by mail from TIAA. See the Investment Transfer Strategy insert for additional details. While you are not required to take any action, you should regularly review your account information and consider whether or not you want to make any investment or beneficiary changes. Reduced investment costs By consolidating all Plan administration to a single recordkeeper (TIAA), the same Vanguard funds will continue to be offered, but some will be at a new, lower-cost share class. If you are invested in any of these funds, your current assets and future contributions will be automatically directed to the lower-cost share class of the same Vanguard fund. Restrictions during the Blackout Period * There will be a brief period of time during which your Vanguard funds will move to the recordkeeping platform through TIAA and you will not be able to make changes to your Vanguard account. This occurs from approximately June 2 through June 21. You will not be able to change your investments, make withdrawals or transfer funds during this time; however, scheduled payroll contributions will continue and your assets will remain invested. See the enclosed Important Notice for additional information on the Blackout Period. If you currently have accounts with both Vanguard and TIAA, the Blackout Period will only affect your Vanguard account. What happens if I currently invest in both Vanguard and TIAA? After the transition, your Vanguard investments will reside on the recordkeeping platform through TIAA. Your future contributions will not change. During the transfer period (Blackout Period), you will not have access to your Vanguard investments or account. The beneficiary information for your Vanguard account will automatically default to the information you have on record with TIAA. You may change your beneficiary at any time. *Important note: The start and end of the Blackout Period depends on the accurate, timely transfer of assets and data from Vanguard to TIAA. If this does not occur, these dates may be delayed. 6 Washington University in St. Louis

7 Plan information for Vanguard participants, continued Dates to note: 2016 Date Event Week of April 18 On-campus information seminars and information desk are available (see page 15). May 13 - June 1 May 24 June 1 June 2 (3 p.m. CT) June 7 June 21 Online contribution changes cannot be made through HRMS during this period while the University s benefits system is being updated. Complete a paper form, if necessary, to make a contribution change. You now have access to your TIAA account and a Welcome Kit will be mailed to you. It includes important information on TIAA and how to access your TIAA account (account access information is also provided on the last page of this guide). All future contributions (both yours and any from Washington University) will be directed to the same Vanguard funds now available to you through your new account with TIAA. The Blackout Period is expected to begin. Refer to the Investment Transfer Strategy insert and review the enclosed Important Notice for more information. If you plan to make changes to your account, such as setting up systematic distributions, you should plan ahead and make any changes before or after the Blackout Period. Vanguard assets will be transferred in-kind and reregistered as they move to TIAA. Your account will remain fully invested through this transfer process. A confirmation statement will be mailed to you from TIAA containing details of the transfer once completed. The Blackout Period for Vanguard assets is expected to end on or before this date. You can access your TIAA account to change investments and allocations, as well as review your beneficiary information at TIAA.org/wustl. Questions? Call or visit TIAA.org/wustl 7

8 Plan information for retirees As a Washington University Retirement Savings Plan participant, it s important that you stay informed on all the investment and service updates. Whether you invest in Vanguard and/or TIAA investment options, be sure to review the information that applies to your retirement account. Distribution information If you currently receive income or distribution payments from Vanguard or TIAA, there should be no change or interruption to your payments or payment schedule as Plan administration moves to TIAA. The Plan will continue to offer the same retirement income options. Advantages of the Plan $ Low-cost fees All Vanguard and TIAA investments are offered at the lowest available share class (lowest cost). Minimizing investment expenses helps keep more of your current savings invested and working for you. Help when you need it When you have questions or need information, TIAA financial consultants are available to assist you. One-on-one consultations may be scheduled so you can get the retirement planning information, help and resources you need at no additional cost to you. For account assistance, call , weekdays 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT). To schedule a one-on-on consultation, call , weekdays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT). 8 Washington University in St. Louis

9 Investment options All Vanguard and TIAA investments will be available on the recordkeeping platform through TIAA beginning May 13. Some Vanguard funds will have new share classes and ticker symbols (see highlighted funds). To see additional details about each of the investments, log in to TIAA.org/wustl, select Plans and Investments, then Investment Choices. General information on the TIAA investments is currently available on the website. General information on the Vanguard investments will be available beginning April 4. Target date funds offer a diversified investment in a single fund. If you prefer a hands-off approach to investing, you may want to consider one of these funds. Each target date fund is a fund of funds, primarily invested in shares of other mutual funds.* Each fund s investments become more conservative as the target date approaches. The target date indicates when you may plan to begin making withdrawals; however, you are not required to make withdrawals at the target date. As with all mutual funds, the principal value of a target date fund is not guaranteed and will fluctuate. Asset class Multi-Asset Investment option Ticker symbol Gross expense ratio Net expense ratio TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Retirement Income Institutional TLRIX 0.51% 0.36% TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2010 Institutional TCTIX 0.49% 0.37% TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2015 Institutional TCNIX 0.50% 0.38% TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2020 Institutional TCWIX 0.51% 0.39% TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2025 Institutional TCYIX 0.53% 0.41% TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2030 Institutional TCRIX 0.54% 0.42% TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2035 Institutional TCIIX 0.55% 0.43% TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2040 Institutional TCOIX 0.56% 0.44% TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2045 Institutional TTFIX 0.57% 0.44% TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2050 Institutional TFTIX 0.57% 0.44% TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2055 Institutional TTRIX 0.65% 0.44% TIAA-CREF Lifecycle 2060 Institutional TLXNX 2.08% 0.44% Vanguard Target Retirement Income Institutional VITRX 0.10% 0.10% Vanguard Target Retirement 2010 Institutional VIRTX 0.10% 0.10% Vanguard Target Retirement 2015 Institutional VITVX 0.10% 0.10% Vanguard Target Retirement 2020 Institutional VITWX 0.10% 0.10% Vanguard Target Retirement 2025 Institutional VRIVX 0.10% 0.10% Vanguard Target Retirement 2030 Institutional VTTWX 0.10% 0.10% Vanguard Target Retirement 2035 Institutional VITFX 0.10% 0.10% Vanguard Target Retirement 2040 Institutional VIRSX 0.10% 0.10% Vanguard Target Retirement 2045 Institutional VITLX 0.10% 0.10% Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Institutional VTRLX 0.10% 0.10% Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 Institutional VIVLX 0.10% 0.10% Vanguard Target Retirement 2060 Institutional VILVX 0.10% 0.10% *Target date funds share the risks associated with the types of securities held by each of the underlying funds in which they invest. In addition to the fees and expenses associated with the target date funds, there is exposure to the fees and expenses associated with the underlying mutual funds. Questions? Call or visit TIAA.org/wustl 9

10 Index funds are mutual funds that attempt to match the performance of any of several market indexes (e.g., Standard & Poor s 500 Index). They provide broad diversification within a single type of asset class. Asset class Fixed Income Investment option Ticker symbol Gross expense ratio Net expense ratio Vanguard Interm-Term Bond Index Institutional VBIMX 0.07% 0.07% Vanguard Long-Term Bond Index Investor VBLTX 0.20% 0.20% Vanguard Short-Term Bond Index Institutional VBITX 0.07% 0.07% Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Institutional VBTIX 0.06% 0.06% Multi-Asset Vanguard Balanced Index Institutional VBAIX 0.08% 0.08% Equities CREF Equity Index Account R3 (variable annuity) QCEQIX 0.29% 0.29% TIAA-CREF International Equity Index Institutional TCIEX 0.06% 0.06% TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Growth Index Institutional TILIX 0.06% 0.06% TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Value Index Institutional TILVX 0.06% 0.06% TIAA-CREF S&P 500 Index Institutional TISPX 0.06% 0.06% TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Blend Index Institutional TISBX 0.13% 0.13% Vanguard Developed Markets Index Admiral VTMGX 0.09% 0.09% Vanguard Dividend Appreciation Index Admiral VDADX 0.10% 0.10% Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Institutional VEMIX 0.12% 0.12% Vanguard European Stock Index Admiral VEUSX 0.12% 0.12% Vanguard Extended Market Index Institutional VIEIX 0.08% 0.08% Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-us Index Admiral VFWAX 0.14% 0.14% Vanguard FTSE Social Index Investor VFTSX 0.25% 0.25% Vanguard Growth Index Institutional VIGIX 0.08% 0.08% Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Investor VHDYX 0.18% 0.18% Vanguard Institutional Index Institutional VINIX 0.04% 0.04% Vanguard Large Cap Index Admiral VLCAX 0.09% 0.09% Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth Index Admiral VMGMX 0.09% 0.09% Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Institutional VMCIX 0.08% 0.08% Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Admiral VMVAX 0.09% 0.09% Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Admiral VPADX 0.12% 0.12% Vanguard REIT Index Institutional VGSNX 0.10% 0.10% Vanguard Small Cap Growth Index Institutional VSGIX 0.08% 0.08% Vanguard Small Cap Index Institutional VSCIX 0.08% 0.08% Vanguard Small Cap Value Index Institutional VSIIX 0.08% 0.08% Vanguard Total International Stock Index Institutional VTSNX 0.12% 0.12% Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Institutional VITSX 0.04% 0.04% Vanguard Value Index Institutional VIVIX 0.08% 0.08% 10 Washington University in St. Louis

11 Actively managed investments have portfolio managers who use financial resources, forecasts and their own judgment and experience to make investment decisions on what securities to buy, hold and sell within each portfolio. Asset class Money Market Fixed Income Multi-Asset Investment option Ticker symbol Gross expense ratio Net expense ratio CREF Money Market Account R3 (variable annuity) QCMMIX 0.32% 0.32% Vanguard Federal Money Market Investor VMFXX 0.11% 0.11% Vanguard Treasury Money Market Investor VUSXX 0.09% 0.09% CREF Bond Market Account R3 (variable annuity) QCBMIX 0.37% 0.37% CREF Inflation-Linked Bond Account R3 (variable annuity) QCILIX 0.32% 0.32% TIAA-CREF High-Yield Institutional TIHYX 0.36% 0.36% TIAA-CREF Short Term Bond Institutional TISIX 0.27% 0.27% Vanguard GNMA Admiral VFIJX 0.11% 0.11% Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Admiral VWEAX 0.13% 0.13% Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs Institutional VIPIX 0.07% 0.07% Vanguard Interm-Term Investment-Grade Admiral VFIDX 0.10% 0.10% Vanguard Interm-Term Treasury Admiral VFIUX 0.10% 0.10% Vanguard Long-Term Investment-Grade Admiral VWETX 0.12% 0.12% Vanguard Long-Term Treasury Admiral VUSUX 0.10% 0.10% Vanguard Short-Term Federal Admiral VSGDX 0.10% 0.10% Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Institutional VFSIX 0.07% 0.07% Vanguard Short-Term Treasury Admiral VFIRX 0.10% 0.10% CREF Social Choice Account R3 (variable annuity) QCSCIX 0.33% 0.33% Vanguard Convertible Securities Investor VCVSX 0.41% 0.41% Vanguard LifeStrategy Conservative Growth Investor VSCGX 0.15% 0.15% Vanguard LifeStrategy Growth Investor VASGX 0.17% 0.17% Vanguard LifeStrategy Income Investor VASIX 0.14% 0.14% Vanguard LifeStrategy Moderate Growth Investor VSMGX 0.16% 0.16% Vanguard STAR Investor VGSTX 0.34% 0.34% Vanguard Wellesley Income Admiral VWIAX 0.16% 0.16% Vanguard Wellington Admiral VWENX 0.18% 0.18% Real Estate TIAA Real Estate Account (variable annuity) QREARX 0.87% 0.87% Questions? Call or visit TIAA.org/wustl 11

12 Asset class Equities Investment option Ticker symbol Gross expense ratio Net expense ratio CREF Global Equities Account R3 (variable annuity) QCGLIX 0.38% 0.38% CREF Growth Account R3 (variable annuity) QCGRIX 0.32% 0.32% CREF Stock Account R3 (variable annuity) QCSTIX 0.37% 0.37% TIAA-CREF Growth & Income Institutional TIGRX 0.42% 0.42% TIAA-CREF International Equity Institutional TIIEX 0.49% 0.49% TIAA-CREF Large-Cap Value Institutional TRLIX 0.42% 0.42% TIAA-CREF Mid-Cap Growth Institutional TRPWX 0.47% 0.47% TIAA-CREF Mid-Cap Value Institutional TIMVX 0.41% 0.41% TIAA-CREF Real Estate Securities Institutional TIREX 0.52% 0.52% TIAA-CREF Small-Cap Equity Institutional TISEX 0.49% 0.49% TIAA-CREF Social Choice Equity Institutional TISCX 0.18% 0.18% Vanguard Capital Opportunity Admiral VHCAX 0.40% 0.40% Vanguard Capital Value Investor VCVLX 0.47% 0.47% Vanguard Diversified Equity Investor VDEQX 0.41% 0.41% Vanguard Dividend Growth Investor VDIGX 0.32% 0.32% Vanguard Equity-Income Admiral VEIRX 0.20% 0.20% Vanguard Explorer Admiral VEXRX 0.36% 0.36% Vanguard Global Equity Investor VHGEX 0.61% 0.61% Vanguard Growth & Income Admiral VGIAX 0.23% 0.23% Vanguard Health Care Admiral VGHAX 0.29% 0.29% Vanguard International Explorer Investor VINEX 0.40% 0.40% Vanguard International Growth Admiral VWILX 0.34% 0.34% Vanguard International Value Investor VTRIX 0.44% 0.44% Vanguard Mid Cap Growth Investor VMGRX 0.46% 0.46% Vanguard Morgan Growth Admiral VMRAX 0.27% 0.27% Vanguard PRIMECAP Admiral VPMAX 0.35% 0.35% Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Investor VPCCX 0.50% 0.50% Vanguard Selected Value Investor VASVX 0.44% 0.44% Vanguard Strategic Equity Investor VSEQX 0.27% 0.27% Vanguard Strategic Small-Cap Equity Investor VSTCX 0.38% 0.38% Vanguard US Growth Admiral VWUAX 0.33% 0.33% Vanguard US Value Investor VUVLX 0.29% 0.29% Vanguard Windsor Admiral VWNEX 0.28% 0.28% Vanguard Windsor II Admiral VWNAX 0.28% 0.28% 12 Washington University in St. Louis

13 Guaranteed options help protect your principal, maintain a minimum guaranteed rate of return and provide flexible income options, including the option for lifetime income. Asset class Investment option Ticker symbol Gross expense ratio Guaranteed TIAA Traditional Annuity* NA 0% 0% Net expense ratio *TIAA Traditional Annuity is a guaranteed insurance contract and not an investment for federal securities law purposes. Any guarantees under annuities issued by TIAA are subject to TIAA s claims-paying ability. TIAA Traditional is a fixed annuity that pays you interest at competitive crediting rates that are announced in advance. There is no explicit expense ratio because this is a fixed annuity. Annuity account options are available through annuity contracts issued by TIAA or CREF. These contracts are designed for retirement or other long-term goals and offer a variety of income options, including lifetime income. Payments from the variable annuity accounts are not guaranteed and will rise or fall based on investment performance. Investing involves risk of possible loss of principal. Certain transfer restrictions and/or surrender charges may apply, so please review the fact sheet before investing.! Investing insight Ticker symbols Funds with a new share class also have new ticker symbols. Mutual funds typically offer multiple share classes, and while a share class and ticker symbol may change, the fund itself and its investment strategy do not change. Questions? Call or visit TIAA.org/wustl 13

14 Information and resources to help you 14 Washington University in St. Louis

15 On-campus information sessions Seminars TIAA financial consultants will provide the latest information about the Washington University Retirement Savings Plan and answer questions during the following one-hour seminars: Campus Date Time Location Monday, April 18 Noon - 1:30 p.m. Cori Auditorium, McDonnell Medical Sciences Building School of Medicine Danforth Tuesday, April 19 8:30 a.m a.m. Erlanger Auditorium, McDonnell Medical Sciences Building Tuesday, April 19 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Connor Auditorium, Farrell Learning & Teaching Center Monday, April 18 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. May Auditorium, Simon Hall Tuesday, April 19 Noon - 1:30 p.m. Brown 100, Brown School of Social Work Information desk You ll have the following opportunities to stop by an information desk, where TIAA financial consultants will be available to provide information: Campus Date Time Location Monday, April a.m. - 5 p.m. Farrell Learning Teaching Center Atrium School of Medicine Danforth Tuesday, April 19 McDonnell Medical Sciences Building, Seashell Lobby Wednesday, April 20 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Farrell Learning Teaching Center Atrium Thursday, April 21 McDonnell Medical Sciences Building Lobby Friday, April 22 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Farrell Learning Teaching Center Atrium Monday, April a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 Wednesday, April 20 Thursday, April 21 Friday, April 22 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Millstone Lounge Danforth University Center Questions? Call or visit TIAA.org/wustl 15

16 Retirement plan investment advice You have access to personalized advice on all of the Washington University Retirement Savings Plan investment options from a TIAA financial consultant at no additional cost to you. The investment advice is designed to help you answer key questions, including: How much will I need to save to meet my retirement income needs? Which combination of investments is right for me? Am I on track to reach my savings goals? Accessing TIAA advice services By phone or in person Schedule a one-on-one consultation to get answers to your financial questions or develop an action plan with clear steps that help address your retirement goals. If you schedule a consultation, bring your financial account statements (including statements for retirement investments outside of the Plan) and your most recent Social Security statement, if available. Call , weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT) to schedule a consultation. Online Use TIAA s Retirement Advisor to create your own action plan in four easy steps. Visit TIAA.org/retirementadvisor and log in to your account. The projections and other information generated by the Retirement Advisor tool are hypothetical in nature, do not reflect actual investment results and do not guarantee future performance. Results may vary with each use and over time.! Investing insight 360 Financial View online tool Use the 360 Financial View tool to help manage your entire financial life. You can view all of your financial assets, whether from another employer s retirement plan, a personal brokerage account, an IRA, a 529 college savings plan or your bank and credit accounts. You can get a complete picture of your finances, monitor your savings progress, track spending, set up alerts or manage a budget. Visit TIAA.org/wustl, select Log In, go to My Account and select 360 Financial View. 16 Washington University in St. Louis

17 About TIAA Created to Serve. Built to Perform. TIAA is a Fortune 100 organization dedicated to helping clients achieve financial well-being. It was founded nearly a century ago, as the vision of Andrew Carnegie, to make a difference in the lives of teachers. Since then, TIAA has helped millions of individuals at academic, medical, research, governmental and cultural organizations the people whose work makes the world a better place retire with financial security. Today, TIAA is a global asset manager with award-winning performance 1 and $854 billion in assets under management. 2 The organization s investment model and long-term approach aim to benefit the 5 million people and more than 16,000 institutions served. As TIAA pursues performance that drives better outcomes for clients, it remains committed to growing, innovating, continually improving and building on its proud history of diversity and inclusion. 1 The Lipper Award is given to the group with the lowest average decile ranking of three years consistent return for eligible funds over the three-year period ended 11/30/12, 11/30/13 and 11/30/14 respectively. TIAA-CREF was ranked among 36 fund companies in 2012 and 48 fund companies in 2013 and 2014 with at least five equity, five bond or three mixed-asset portfolios. Past performance cannot guarantee future results. For current performance and rankings, please visit TIAA.org. 2 As of December 31, Questions? Call or visit TIAA.org/wustl 17

18 Frequently asked questions Why is Washington University streamlining the Retirement Savings Plan to one plan recordkeeper? Streamlining to one plan recordkeeper (TIAA) makes it easier for all participants to access Plan information and resources, as well as potentially benefit from investment and administrative cost savings. What is a recordkeeping platform? It s an integrated set of administrative services that provides plan sponsors, such as Washington University, with the opportunity to offer investments from multiple financial vendors through one recordkeeper, such as TIAA. This can streamline and simplify the Plan, as well as provide administrative and investment cost savings. If I m invested in Vanguard funds, how will this affect my investments? The Vanguard funds will remain in your account, and in some cases, the investment costs you pay for the funds will be lower. After your Vanguard account transfers to the TIAA recordkeeping platform on June 7, you will access all Vanguard investment information through your new TIAA account. Specific details are provided on pages 6 and 7 and in the Investment Transfer Strategy insert. Will my Vanguard investments be sold as part of the transfer? No. Your investments will transfer as mutual fund shares directly from Vanguard to the TIAA recordkeeping platform and will remain fully invested during the transfer process. Are the new share classes a different fund than what I have now? No. A mutual fund may offer multiple share classes. Regardless of share class, each shareholder owns a pro rata share of the fund s investment portfolio. Each share class has a unique ticker symbol and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a separate share class of the existing mutual fund. So, while the fund ticker will change on June 7, you are still investing in the same fund, just within a different share class. Is there any period of time when I can t make transactions? Yes, if you currently invest with Vanguard. Your account will remain fully invested; however, there will be a short period of time (the Blackout Period, expected to be June 2 through June 21) during which you will not be able to access or make changes to your Vanguard assets. See pages 6 and 7 for more information on the dates and transfer process. What if I have investments with both Vanguard and TIAA? After the transition, your Vanguard investments will reside on the recordkeeping platform through TIAA. Your future contributions will not change. During the Blackout Period, you will not have access to your Vanguard investments or account. The beneficiary information for your Vanguard account will automatically default to the information you have on record with TIAA. If you want to change your beneficiary information, you can do so at any time. 18 Washington University in St. Louis

19 Do I pay any fees to invest in the Washington University Retirement Savings Plan? There are no fees to have an account in the Plan; however, most retirement plan investment options have investment fees. Certain investment options have redemption fees, but no redemption fees will be assessed when Vanguard assets transfer to TIAA. Additional details on fees can be found in fund prospectuses. TIAA prospectuses are currently available on TIAA.org/wustl and Vanguard fund prospectuses will be added to the website on April 4. What is an expense ratio? An expense ratio is the fee charged to operate and manage an investment. It includes accounting and legal fees, shareholder servicing fees and marketing expenses, and is expressed as a percentage of an investment s total assets. A gross expense ratio includes all of an investment s expenses. A net expense ratio takes into account any investment fee waivers and expense reductions. While it s important to choose investment options that match your financial goals, also consider the expense ratio. A low expense ratio may potentially help your savings grow over time. Current expense ratios are provided on pages 9-13 of this guide or refer to the fund prospectuses available at TIAA.org/wustl. Will I need to update my beneficiary information? It depends where you re currently invested. If you only have a Vanguard account, your beneficiary information will transfer automatically to TIAA. If you only have a TIAA account, your beneficiary information will not change. If you have accounts with both Vanguard and TIAA, your beneficiary information will default to the information you have on file for your TIAA account. Once your account is available at TIAA, you should log in and confirm or update your designation. What if I have a Power of Attorney or Qualified Domestic Relations Order on file for my Vanguard account? Powers of Attorney or in-progress Qualified Domestic Relations Orders will not transfer directly from Vanguard to TIAA. You must resubmit them. To do so, please contact TIAA. Are there any withdrawal restrictions or distribution changes to the Plan? No. There are no changes to the Plan s withdrawal or distribution provisions. What if I d like some help making investment choices? Investment advice is offered as a service through the Plan at no additional cost. TIAA financial consultants are available to meet with you for a one-on-one consultation by phone or in person. They provide information and advice on all of the Vanguard and TIAA investments available through the Plan and can help answer any questions you may have. For more information, see page 16. What should I expect from a TIAA one-on-one consultation? The session will last approximately one hour. The TIAA financial consultant can review your Plan account with you, will use any additional statements and information you bring along to help understand your current financial situation, and can provide information and advice on the Plan investment options. You are welcome to bring a family member or guest to the consultation with you. Questions? Call or visit TIAA.org/wustl 19

20 Contact Account information: Log in to TIAA.org/wustl to view your account, see the latest performance data, make transactions and access retirement planning tools. If you are new to TIAA, click Register for Access and follow the on-screen instructions to access your new account and view your investments. Call the Washington University Retirement Savings Plan line, , weekdays 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT). Advice sessions: Visit TIAA.org/schedulenow to schedule a session. Call , weekdays 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT). Distributions from 403(b) plans before age 59½, severance from employment, death, or disability may be prohibited, limited, and/or subject to substantial tax penalties. Different restrictions may apply to other types of plans. Investment, insurance, and annuity products are not FDIC insured, are not bank guaranteed, are not deposits, are not insured by any federal government agency, are not a condition to any banking service or activity, and may lose value. You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses carefully before investing. Call or access TIAA.org/wustl for current product and fund prospectuses that contain this and other information. Please read the prospectuses carefully before investing. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC, Teachers Personal Investors Services, Inc., and Nuveen Securities, LLC, members FINRA and SIPC, distribute securities products. Annuity contracts and certificates are issued by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) and College Retirement Equities Fund (CREF), New York, NY. Each is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America-College Retirement Equities Fund, 730 Third Avenue, New York, NY C _ (04/16)