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Member News - January 2026
These periodic electronic newsletters are designed for retirees and beneficiaries. You’ll find our latest news, highlights, and educational resources to help support your life in retirement.
Journey to Retirement
Member News - January 2026
These periodic electronic newsletters are designed for active and deferred members. You’ll find our latest news, highlights, and educational resources to help support your retirement planning.
2026 Member Engagement Survey
Your opinions are important to us and will help us provide the best member experience to you.
Soon, you will be receiving an invitation by email to participate in our upcoming member engagement survey. We wanted to share a little about the survey and why your participation matters.
CIO Donald Pierce Announces Intent to Retire After 25 Years of Service to SBCERA
January 28, 2026
Donald Pierce, Chief Investment Officer for the San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association (SBCERA), has announced his intention to retire later this year following 25 years of dedicated service to SBCERA and our members.
2025 1099-R Tax Forms Available in mySBCERA
January 26, 2026
Retirees and Other Payees: 2025 1099-R tax forms are now available to download in mySBCERA.
The Board of Trustees Elect Chair and Vice Chair
January 8, 2026
We are
pleased to announce Board of Retirement trustees
elected Jean-Rene
Basle as Chair, and Neal Waner as Vice
Chair on January 8, 2026.
2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
January 8, 2026
The SBCERA Board of Retirement has approved a 2% Cost-of-Living Adjustment for retirees and beneficiaries, effective April 1, 2026.
Looking Ahead to 2026: A Message from SBCERA’s CEO
December 23, 2025
As we reflect on this year, I’m deeply grateful for our team here at SBCERA and for our partnership with all of you—our valued members who have served, and continue to serve, San Bernardino communities.
At SBCERA, our focus remains on delivering exceptional service today while thoughtfully planning for the future. That responsibility guides every decision we make.
2025 Annual Financial Reports Available for Viewing
December 9, 2025
Our 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and condensed Popular Annual Financial Report are available to view at www.SBCERA.org/Financial-Reports
SBCERA 2025 Board of Retirement Election Results
December 3, 2025
San Bernardino, CA – The San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association (SBCERA) is pleased to announce the 2025 Board of Retirement Election Results. The voting period closed on December 2, 2025, and Louis Fiorino has been re-elected to the SBCERA Board of Retirement as the General Member Trustee and Gary McBride has been elected as the Alternate Retired Member Trustee.
Senior Investment Officer, Amit Thanki, Joins iDAC Board
November 21, 2025
SBCERA is pleased to share that Amit Thanki, Senior Investment Officer, has been welcomed to the Investment Diversity Advisory Council (iDAC) Board. This recognition reflects Amit’s deep experience in investment management and his ongoing contributions to SBCERA’s long term investment strategy.
Life After Retirement
Member News - November 2025
These periodic electronic newsletters are designed for retirees and beneficiaries. You’ll find our latest news, highlights, and educational resources to help support your life in retirement.
Journey to Retirement
Member News - November 2025
These periodic electronic newsletters are designed for active and deferred members. You’ll find our latest news, highlights, and educational resources to help support your retirement planning.
SBCERA Receives Communications Honors at PRSA Polaris Awards
November 17, 2025
Congratulations to the SBCERA Communications Team for earning two Capella Awards from the Public Relations Society of America Inland Empire Chapter for our We Are SBCERA video series. The series was recognized in Tactics: Audio Visual: Long-Form Video and in Campaigns: Community Relations.
2025 Board of Retirement Election
November 4, 2025
Ballots are on their way. Here’s what you need to know.
SBCERA Receives Recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting
October 2, 2025
San Bernardino, CA – The San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association (SBCERA) has been awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for our Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
Life After Retirement
Member News - September 2025
These periodic electronic newsletters are designed for retirees and beneficiaries. You’ll find our latest news, highlights, and educational resources to help support your life in retirement.
Journey to Retirement
Member News - September 2025
These periodic electronic newsletters are designed for active and deferred members. You’ll find our latest news, highlights, and educational resources to help support your retirement planning.
2025 Board of Retirement Election Candidacy Materials Now Available
August 11, 2025
Candidacy materials for the 2025 Board of Retirement election are now available through Friday, September 5, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Chief Investment Officer, Don Pierce – CIO Magazine’s 2025 Power 100
We are proud to share that SBCERA’s Chief Investment Officer, Donald Pierce, has been named to Chief Investment Officer Magazine’s 2025 Power 100 list of top investment officers.
This annual recognition honors exceptional CIOs who demonstrate leadership, discipline, and insight – especially during times of uncertainty. Donald’s steady guidance, thoughtful decision-making, and deep investment expertise have continued to position SBCERA to serve our members through a complex and changing market environment.