The Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS) of Michigan is an independent, professional retirement services company tha ... t was created to administer the retirement plans for Michigan municipalities on a not-for-profit basis. The team at MERS is made up of top industry experts who use fiscal best practices to give members peace of mind and security in their retirement. MERS listens and works in partnership with our members to deliver a superior value that meets our members’ needs. We proudly serve more than 100,000 participants, including local firefighters, nurses, and the men and women who plow our roads and keep our communities safe. read more