TRUMERIT 403(B) PLAN Investment Options

Available Funds in TRUMERIT 403(B) PLAN

Below is the lineup of investment options available to participants in TRUMERIT 403(B) PLAN. This typically includes a mix of mutual funds, index funds, and collective investment trusts (CITs) — which are pooled investment vehicles custom-built for large retirement plans, often with lower expense ratios than their retail mutual fund equivalents.

When evaluating these options, focus on expense ratios (lower is better), asset class coverage (U.S. stocks, international stocks, bonds, and stable value), and whether low-cost index funds are available. Research consistently shows that low-cost, broadly diversified index funds outperform most actively managed funds over the long term.

Total Available Funds: 31
Investment Description
Variable Annuities – Other
of Investments
Interest
College Retirement Equities Fund CREF Stock R1
College Retirement Equities Fund CREF Social Choice R1
College Retirement Equities Fund CREF Core Bond R1
College Retirement Equities Fund CREF Global Equities R1
College Retirement Equities Fund CREF Growth R1
College Retirement Equities Fund CREF Equity Index R1
College Retirement Equities Fund CREF Inflation-Linked Bond R1
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv Equity Idx T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv Core Equity T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv Intl Equity T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv Lrg Cap Gr T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv Lrg Cap Val T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv LifCyc 2020 T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv LifCyc 2025 T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv LifCyc 2030 T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv LifCyc 2035 T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv LifCyc 2040 T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv LifCyc 2045 T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv LifCyc 2050 T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv LifCyc 2055 T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv LifCyc 2060 T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv LfCy Rt Inc T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv Mid Cap Grw T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv Mid Cap Val T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv RlEstSecSel T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv Sm Cp Bl Ix T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv Qt Sm Cp Eq T4
College Retirement Equities Fund TIAA Access Nuv LgCp Res Eq T4 24

How to Build a Smart Portfolio in Your 401(k)

Your investment lineup is only as good as how you use it. Here are the key steps to building a portfolio that works for your retirement goals:

  1. Know your risk tolerance and timeline. If you are decades from retirement, you can generally afford more stock exposure. Closer to retirement, you may want to shift toward bonds and stable value for capital preservation.
  2. Diversify across asset classes. Spread investments across U.S. stocks, international stocks, bonds, and possibly real estate or stable value. This reduces the impact of any single market downturn.
  3. Favor low-cost index funds. Even a 0.5% difference in annual fees compounds to tens of thousands of dollars over a 30-year career. If your plan offers an S&P 500 index fund or a total stock market index fund at low cost, that is typically a strong core holding.
  4. Consider a target-date fund if you prefer simplicity. Target-date funds automatically adjust your stock/bond allocation as you approach retirement, making them a solid one-fund solution for hands-off investors.
  5. Rebalance at least annually. Over time, your portfolio drifts from its target allocation as some assets outperform others. Rebalancing keeps your risk level consistent.

Learn more in our Four-Step Guide for 401(k) Retirement Investing, or use the Asset Allocation Calculator to find the right mix for your age and risk tolerance.

Model Asset Allocation Portfolios

Not sure how to allocate your investments? These model portfolios are built from core, broadly diversified asset classes using ultra-low-cost index funds. Choose a template that matches your risk tolerance, then adapt it to the specific funds available in TRUMERIT 403(B) PLAN. See Asset Allocation Portfolio Templates for a detailed guide.

Name YTD Return 1Yr AR 3Yr AR 5Yr AR 10Yr AR 15Yr AR 20Yr AR Common Inception
Four Core Asset Portfolio 4.74% 18.86% 12.42% 5.72% 8.01% 7.30% 6.92%
Five Core Asset Portfolio 4.70% 18.79% 12.38% 5.55% 7.97% 7.19% 6.94%
Three Core Asset Portfolio 4.57% 19.80% 13.11% 6.19% 8.52% 7.64% 7.10%
Two Core Asset Portfolio 3.87% 19.18% 13.68% 6.85% 9.34% 8.84% 7.95%
Yale Endowment Template 5.35% 17.45% 11.87% 5.56% 8.33% 7.96% 7.55%
S&P 500 Index 5.96% 30.43% 21.65% 12.98% 15.09% 13.73% 10.93%
Data as of 05/01/2026, Common starting date is 12/31/2000

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