Pre-Retirement Seminar
Each year FABF hosts pre-retirement seminars in the spring and fall. These seminars cover the FABF application process, healthcare options in retirement, social security, wills and estate planning, wellness, long-term care planning, deferred compensation utilization, and overall financial planning. All FABF Members are encouraged to attend and spouses are welcome. Please see the planning materials below.
Fall 2026
The Fall Pre-Retirement Seminar will be held on October 3, 2026, 8:00am-2:30pm at Rate Field (Sox Park) in the CIBC Scout Club and Conference Learning Center.
Please contact the Fund at (312) 726-5823 or via email at seminar@fabf.org to confirm participation - seating is limited to 120 and spouses are welcome.
Spring 2027
The Spring Pre-Retirement Seminar date will be announced later this Fall. Check back for further details.
Pre-Retirement Seminar Materials
The presentations below cover information that will be shared at the upcoming Pre-Retirement Seminar.
description Pre-Retirement Seminar Agenda
description FABF Retirement Process Handout
description Tier 1 Estimator (Estimator Example)
description Sample Estimate Letter (Request an Estimate Here)
descriptionSummary of Benefits - description Summary of Benefits Tiers
T Cody Sounder Retirement Article
description City of Chicago Retiree Healthcare Overview - List of Resources Here
description Haymarket Benefits Retiree Healthcare Overview
Will and Estate Planning
IPPFA Social Security
description Self Care in Retirement
www.FireStrong.org
description Approaching Retirement— Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan
description Longterm Care Retirement Planning
description "Let's put this together— A Financial Blueprint."
Retirement Seminar Estate Planning Forms
Please note that these forms are draft forms and are to be used as tools in compiling your estate plan. Prior to executing, we recommend you consult with an attorney and tax professional to ensure that you are making decisions that are in the best interest of you and your estate. Please note that these forms may need to be updated based on Illinois law and we encourage you to confirm with an attorney and tax professional prior to execution.
description Revocable Living Trust Form
description Health Care Power of Attorney Form
description Pour-over Will
description Power of Attorney