2018 Public Safety Conference

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1 ADVOCACY RESEARCH EDUCATION National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems The Voice for Public Pensions 2018 Public Safety Conference October NCPERS Accredited Fiduciary (NAF) Program October Paris Hotel Las Vegas, NV Early-Bird Deadline October 5

2 NCPERS ACCREDITED FIDUCIARY (NAF) PROGRAM STRONG BOARDS, SOLID GOVERNANCE, STABLE RETURNS The NCPERS Accredited Fiduciary (NAF) Program is a trustee accreditation program specifically designed and tailored for individuals involved in public pension governance. NAF divides plan governance, oversight, and administration into four modules (see below). Each module delves into the fundamental components and strategies necessary for governing a public pension fund, allowing trustees and plan staff to walk away with the key competencies critical to fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities. MODULES 1/2 OR 3/4 October :00 AM to 3:00 PM MODULE 1: Governance and the Board s Role Learning Objectives m Understanding the roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities of your public pension board as well as the differing governance models and principles that exist m Learn how to become a high-functioning board MODULE 2: Investment, Finance, and Accounting Learning Objectives m Understand what you as a director need to know and how to access the required information to make informed financial decisions m Learn about proper administration of your fund s investments, ensuring compliance with investment policies, performance management, and adequate reporting MODULE 3: Legal, Risk Management, and Communication Learning Objectives m Understand the legal and risk oversight duties of your board as well as your own as an individual trustee m Understand the roles and responsibilities of the audit committee m Learn about responding to media and the importance of your corporate reputation m Learn how to engage in effective stakeholder communication MODULE 4: Human Capital Learning Objectives m Understand the fundamentals of total executive compensation design m Learn about the use of compensation strategies and performance management plans to guide behavior and maximize fund performance m Learn how to ensure that employment contracts and service agreements avoid pitfalls and facilitate positive growth transitions Questions? Call NCPERS at

3 RESERVE YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE TODAY! CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 45. COST: $800 (early-bird rate through October 5) $1,000 (after October 5 or on-site) REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: m Study materials m Breakfast, coffee, and lunch m Exam preparation webinar (upon completion of all 4 modules) m Completion certificate and NAF lapel pin Upon successful completion of all requirements and receipt of a passing grade on the examination, NAF candidates will earn their NCPERS Accredited Fiduciary (NAF) designation. ELIGIBILITY Elected or appointed pension trustees and staff interested in pursuing the next level of professional development CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS m It is recommended that candidates first complete the NCPERS Trustee Educational Seminar (TEDS) as a refresher course. m Candidates are required to complete all four NAF modules (in any order), earning a total of twelve (12) hours of continuing education credit. m Candidates must demonstrate mastery of content through an online exam. MODULE 1 & 2 MODULE 3 & 4 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 7:00 AM 8:00 AM BREAKFAST 7:00 AM 1:00 PM REGISTRATION 8:00 AM 3:00 PM MODULE 1 GOVERNANCE & THE BOARD S ROLE Board Governance Role of the Board (Part 1) Role of the Board (Part 2) Board Performance 12:00 PM 1:00 PM LUNCH Case Study SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 7:00 AM 8:00 AM BREAKFAST 7:00 AM 1:00 PM REGISTRATION 8:00 AM 3:00 PM MODULE 2 INVESTMENT & FINANCE Introduction Investment Approach & ESG Considerations External Advisors Financial Reporting and Disclosure Alternative Investing 12:00 PM 1:00 PM LUNCH Case Study SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 7:00 AM 8:00 AM BREAKFAST 7:00 AM 1:00 PM REGISTRATION 8:00 AM 3:00 PM MODULE 3 LEGAL, RISK MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION Legal Audit Priorities Risk Management and Corporate Reputation Effective Communication 12:00 PM 1:00 PM LUNCH Case Study SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 7:00 AM 8:00 AM BREAKFAST 7:00 AM 1:00 PM REGISTRATION 8:00 AM 3:00 PM MODULE 4 HUMAN CAPITAL Internal vs. External Management Models Executive Employment Contracts Executive Compensation Executive Evaluations Trustee Remuneration Succession Planning 12:00 PM 1:00 PM LUNCH Case Study Follow Us on Twitter #PublicSafety18

4 2018 PUBLIC SAFETY CONFERENCE For over 30 years, the Public Safety Conference has been the premier forum bringing together pension administrators, trustees, union leaders, and representatives of the financial community to discuss issues related exclusively to retirement and other benefits for public safety employees. Public safety employees whether they are police officers, firefighters, or other first responders have traditionally required and received a higher level of benefits due to the risks they take in the course of their duties. The Public Safety Conference strives to provide an agenda focused on enriching your professional development, to develop best practices in the industry, and to help you enhance your knowledge and skills in areas pertinent to your fiduciary responsibilities. WHY ATTEND It is the perfect opportunity to participate in education, training, and professional development activities specifically focused on your area of expertise, and the conference will provide you with networking events and speakers who will motivate and inspire you. The Public Safety Conference is the ideal venue to m meet other top pension and benefits professionals, m exchange information, m participate in engaging educational discussions, m increase your working knowledge, m hear examples of best practices techniques, and m learn the latest strategies in investment and management. WHO ATTENDS Public safety employees, including police officers, firefighters, and first responders, as well as service providers in the public safety industry. WHY EXHIBIT The Public Safety Conference is an exceptional opportunity for you and your company s representatives to meet face-to-face with more than 250 public safety pension trustees and union representatives. It is your chance to get an audience with trustees with the authority and influence to manage the assets of their pension funds. Network with Pension Plan Trustees and Industry Experts from Across the Country Following is a select listing of organizations that participated in the 2017 Public Safety Conference. Acadian Asset Management LLC ACAP Health Allianz Global Investors Aon Hewitt Arizona PSPRS Arkansas Local Police & Fire Retirement System Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Austin Fire Fighters Relief & Retirement Fund Baltimore Fire & Police Employees Retirement System Baltimore Fire Officers Local 964 Baron Funds Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP BMO Asset Management Corp. Boston Firefighters Local 718 Brookline Contributory Retirement System Capital Dynamics Inc. Chattanooga Fire & Police Pension Fund City of Atlanta Firefighter s Pension Fund City of Atlanta Police Officers Pension Fund City of Daytona Beach Police & Fire Pension Fund City of Fort Lauderdale Police & Fire Retirement System City of Grand Rapids Police & Fire Retirement System City of Lansing Police and Fire Retirement System City of Miami Fire Fighters & Police Officers City of Mobile Alabama Police & Firefighters Retirement City of Omaha Police and Fire Retirement System City of Pembroke Pines Police & Fire Retirement System City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions & Retirement City of Plantation s Police Officers Retirement Fund City of Southfield Fire & Police Retirement System Cohen & Steers Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC Conroe Firefighters Retirement Fund Contra Costa County Employees Retirement Association Coon Rapids Fire Department Relief Association DC Firefighters Association Local 36 District of Columbia Retirement Board East Chicago Police Pension Fund Employees Retirement System of Milwaukee EnTrustPermal Evanston Police Pension Fund Fairfax County Retirement Systems Fairview Capital Partners Federated Fire Fighters of Wyoming Fire & Police Pension Association of Colorado Fire and Police Pension Fund San Antonio Firefighters Retirement Plan City of St. Louis Firemen s Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago Firemen s Relief and Pension Fund of the City of Pittsburgh Firemen s Retirement System of St. Louis Fisher Investments Fort Worth Employees Retirement Fund Foster & Foster Fulton County Employees Retirement System Goldman Sachs Asset Management Great Lakes Advisors LLC Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP Houston Firefighters Relief & Retirement Fund Houston Municipal Employees Pension System Houston Police Officers Pension System Howard County Retirement System IAFF AFL/CIO Investment Performance Services LLC J.P. Morgan Johnson Institutional Management Kansas City Firefighters Pension System and ERS Kansas City Missouri Police Retirement System Kehoe Law Firm. P.C. Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check LLP Klausner Kaufman Jensen & Levinson L&B Realty Advisors LLP Lazard Asset Management Leoff Plan 2 Retirement Board Levi & Korsinsky LLP Los Angeles Fire & Police Pension System Los Angeles Retired Fire & Police Association Louisiana Firefighters Retirement System Martin & Drought, P.C. Mesirow Financial Miami Firefighters Relief & Pension Fund Michigan Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems (MAPERS) Michigan State Police Troopers Association Inc. Miramar Police Officers` Retirement Plan National Association of Real Estate Investment Trust (NAREIT) Nationwide NJ State Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association NYC Uniformed Fire Officers Association Ohio Highway Patrol Retirement System Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund Oklahoma Firefighter s Pension and Retirement Fund Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement System Orange County Employees Retirement System Palm Bay Police & Firefighters Pension Fund Plymouth County Retirement Association PNC Institutional Asset Management Police and Fire Retirement System of the City of Detroit Police Retirement System of St. Louis Prince George s County Pension Fund Principal Global Investors Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts Professional Fire Fighters of Utah Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey Professional Firefighters of Arizona Public Employee Retirement Administration Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Rosen Law Firm San Diego City Employees Retirement System San Jose Police Officers Association San Mateo County Employees Retirement Association Saxena White Seizert Capital Partners Somerville Retirement Board Springfield Firefighter s Pension Fund Springfield Police Pension Fund Stanislaus County Employees` Retirement Association State Street Corporation State Troopers Fraternal Association of NJ Inc. Tegrit The Segal Group Tuscaloosa Police and Firefighters Pension Fund UBS Asset Management Ullico Casualty Group Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York City United Firefighters of LA City Local 112 Utah Retirement Systems Victory Capital Management Voya Investment Management Washington State Council of Fire Fighters Watertown Contributory Retirement White Oak Global Advisors Williams & Jensen PLLC Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP Questions? Call NCPERS at

5 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS* * Note: Final agenda will be available in August SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 3:00 PM 6:00 PM Registration 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Welcoming Reception MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Breakfast 7:00 AM 1:00 PM Registration 7:00 AM 1:00 PM Exhibition 8:00 AM 1:30 PM General Session Economic Update Panel Kelly Weller, Great Lakes Advisors (Moderator) Peter Kashanek, Lazard Asset Management Speaker TBA, J.P. Morgan Public Safety Pension Investing in Infrastructure Strengthens Communities and Makes Them Safer Sonia Axter, Ullico Inc. Is Now the Time for Public Safety Plans to Consider International Small Cap? Jennifer Mink, Investment Performance Services, LLC To Delegate or Not Delegate Investment Decision Making Kevin B. Lindahl, Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado Todd Bower, Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado Fiduciary Considerations in Determining Actuarial Assumptions Chuck Campbell, Jackson Walker LLP Jack Evatt, AndCo Consulting Brad Heinrichs, Foster & Foster A Conversation with Mark Attanasio Hank Kim, NCPERS (Moderator) Mark Attanasio, Crescent Capital Best Practices for Public Safety Plans Fund Member Speakers TBA 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Networking Reception TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Breakfast 7:00 AM 1:00 PM Registration 7:00 AM 1:00 PM Exhibition 8:00 AM 1:30 PM General Session Long-Term Care Solutions Troy Simmons, Nationwide Retirement Plans TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Maintaining the Integrity of Public Safety Pensions and the Sustainability of DROP Plans Jonathan Saidel, The Rosen Law Firm Withholdings, Garnishments, and Forfeitures: Impacts on Public Safety Plans and the Board s Responsibility Mary Beth Foley, Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund Lydia Lee, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein Financial Well-being: An Untapped Plan Benefit? Don R. Heilman, Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. Using a Medicare Marketplace to Reduce OPEB Liabilities and Honor Commitments to Retirees Marianne Steger, Healthcare Consultant Panel on Disability Cases Fund Member Panel TBA Trustee Open Forum The open forum serves as an opportunity for audience members to address questions and topics and receive feedback from their fellow trustees. 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Networking Reception WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Breakfast 7:00 AM 12:00 PM Registration 7:00 AM 10:30 AM Exhibition 8:00 AM 12:30 PM General Session Why Public Pension Plans Should Consider Stress Testing Gene Kalwarski, Cheiron Fund Member TBA Target Date Funds for Public Safety Plans Jeffrey R. Nipp, Milliman Federal Legislative and Regulatory Update Antony Roda, Williams & Jensen, PLLC The Future of Public Safety Unions in Post- Janus Decision Public Safety Union Speakers TBA Colorado s Solution to Funding Presumptive Cancer and Cardiac Expenses Pam Feely, Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado Chief Don Lombardi, West Metro Fire Lt. Mike Frainier, West Metro Fire Follow Us on Twitter #PublicSafety18

6 PARIS LAS VEGAS HOTEL 3655 S Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas, NV Tel: Experience everything you love about Paris, in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. At Paris Las Vegas Hotel, you are transported to the City of Lights, with all the same passion, excitement, and ambiance of Europe s most romantic city. RESERVATIONS Book your hotel room before Friday, October 5, and save on lodging costs with NCPERS special discounted room rate. Reservation requests after the cutoff date will be based on availability and billed at prevailing rates. Room Rate: $189 single/double occupancy Deadline: Friday, October 5 Reservations: Call and reference the NCPERS Public Safety Conference Online: RESERVATION CALL CENTER Reservations made over the telephone will be assessed a fee of $15 per reservation. Please note that booking reservations online is free. CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT Check-in time at the hotel is 4:00 PM. The hotel will make reasonable efforts to accommodate early arrivals. Checkout time is 11:00 AM. Attendees staying in their rooms beyond the checkout time without authorization will be charged for an additional room night. RESERVATION CANCELLATION POLICY Reservations must be canceled at least 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a one-night room and tax penalty. AIRPORT The McCarran International Airport (LAS) is approximately 3 miles from the hotel. Questions? Call NCPERS at

7 NCPERS NAF PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM ATTENDEE REGISTRATION EVENT * Early-Bird Registration Fee Late Registration Fee (through October 5) (after October 5 or on-site) q NAF Modules 1 & 2 $800/person $1,000/person q NAF Modules 3 & 4 $800/person $1,000/person * The NAF programs will run concurrently. Attendees should register for only one of the programs. Organization Name: First Name: Last Name: Title: Preferred Mailing Address: City: State: Zip Code: Daytime Phone: Address: * * Please provide your address for conference updates and registration confirmation! REGISTRATION/ORDER SUMMARY NAF Module 1 & 2 Registration NAF Module 3 & 4 Registration GRAND TOTAL (U.S. funds) _ PAYMENT METHODS (All payments must be in U.S. funds) Online at You will need your username and password to log in. Mail Send registration form(s) and check, made payable to NCPERS, to: 444 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 630 Washington, DC Fax registration form to registration form to registration@ncpers.org q Credit Card q American Express q Visa q MasterCard Credit Card #: Expiration Date: CC Verification Code: Name (as it appears on the card): CC Billing Address: City: State: Zip Code: Authorized Amount to Charge: By submitting this form, I certify that I have read and understand the terms of this registration. If paying by credit card, I authorize NCPERS to charge my card for the total amount indicated. Cardholder Signature (REQUIRED): GUEST POLICY NAF events are not open to spouses or guests. CANCELLATION POLICY All registration cancellations must be received in writing before October 5 to receive a refund and will be subject to a processing fee of $100. No refunds will be given to cancellations received after October 5 or to no-shows. Please your cancellation request to registration@ncpers.org or call Follow Us on Twitter #PublicSafety18

8 FUND MEMBER REGISTRATION Early-Bird Registration Fee Late Registration Fee (through October 5) (after October 5 or on-site) q Fund Member $700 $800 Attendee Name: Title: Organization: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Daytime Phone: Fax: Address: * * Please provide your address for conference updates and registration confirmation! GUEST REGISTRATION Early-Bird Registration Fee Late Registration Fee (through October 5) (after October 5 or on-site) q Guest* $100 $150 q Child under 12 $50 $75 * A guest is a spouse or personal friend, not a business associate, staff member, or colleague. All guests must be registered to attend NCPERS events. The registration fee covers all breakfasts and receptions. Guest registration does not include NAF events. First Name: Last Name: First Name: Last Name: REGISTRATION SUMMARY Fund Member Registration Guest Registration GRAND TOTAL (U.S. funds) 2018 PUBLIC SAFETY CONFERENCE PAYMENT METHODS (All payments must be in U.S. funds) Online at You will need your username and password to log in. Mail Send registration form(s) and check, made payable to NCPERS, to: 444 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 630 Washington, DC Fax registration form to registration form to registration@ncpers.org q Credit Card q American Express q Visa q MasterCard Account Number: Expiration Date: CC Verification Code: Name (on the card): CC Billing Address: City: State: Zip Code: Total Amount Charged: By submitting this form, I certify I have read and understand the terms of this registration. If paying by credit card, I authorize NCPERS to charge my card for the total amount indicated. Cardholder Signature (REQUIRED): CANCELLATION POLICY Registration cancellations must be received in writing by October 5 to receive a refund and will be subject to a $100 processing fee for fund registrations and $25 for guest registrations. No refunds will be given after October 5. Please fax your cancellation request to or registration@ncpers.org. Questions? Call NCPERS at

9 SERVICE PROVIDER REGISTRATION Early-Bird Registration Fee Late Registration Fee (through October 5) (after October 5 or on-site) q Service Provider $900 $1,000 q Speaker Fee $900 $900 Attendee Name: Title: Organization: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Daytime Phone: Fax: Address:* *Please provide your address for conference updates and registration confirmation! GUEST REGISTRATION Early-Bird Registration Fee Late Registration Fee (through October 5) (after October 5 or on-site) q Guest* $100 $150 q Child under 12 $50 $75 * A guest is a spouse or personal friend, not a business associate, staff member, or colleague. All guests must be registered to attend NCPERS events. The registration fee covers all breakfasts and receptions. Guest registration does not include NAF events. First Name: Last Name: First Name: Last Name: REGISTRATION SUMMARY Service Provider Registration Speaker Registration Guest Registration GRAND TOTAL (U.S. funds) PAYMENT METHODS (All payments must be in U.S. funds) Online at You will need your username and password to log in. Mail Send registration form(s) and check, made payable to NCPERS, to: 444 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 630 Washington, DC Fax registration form to registration form to registration@ncpers.org 2018 PUBLIC SAFETY CONFERENCE q Credit Card q American Express q Visa q MasterCard Account Number: Expiration Date: CC Verification Code: Name (on the card): CC Billing Address: City: State: Zip Code: Total Amount Charged: By submitting this form, I certify I have read and understand the terms of this registration. If paying by credit card, I authorize NCPERS to charge my card for the total amount indicated. Cardholder Signature (REQUIRED): CANCELLATION POLICY Registration cancellations must be received in writing by October 5 to receive a refund and will be subject to a $100 processing fee for service provider registrations and $25 for guest registrations. No refunds will be given after October 5. Please fax your cancellation request to or registration@ncpers.org. Follow Us on Twitter #PublicSafety18

10 2018 PUBLIC SAFETY CONFERENCE EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION TABLETOP EXHIBIT FEE: $1,800 (fee includes registration for two people) PRIMARY CONTACT FOR BOOTH LOGISTICS This individual will receive all information regarding your exhibit booth. q First Booth Staffer q Second Booth Staffer Primary Contact Name: Organization: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Daytime Phone: Fax: Address: FIRST BOOTH STAFFER SECOND BOOTH STAFFER First Name Last Name First Name Last Name Organization Name Organization Name Daytime Phone Daytime Phone Address Address INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS The exhibitor indemnifies and agrees to hold harmless NCPERS and Paris Las Vegas Hotel, and their officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all actions, claims, damages, losses, and expenses, including attorney s fees, arising from any and all damages or losses to properties of, or bodily injuries to, exhibitor, his/her agents, representatives, employees, or invitees by reason of the exhibitor s occupancy or use of the exhibition facilities. Executed this day of, 2018 By: For: PAYMENT METHODS (All payments must be in U.S. funds) Mail Send registration form(s) and check, made payable to NCPERS, to: 444 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 630 Washington, DC Fax registration form to registration form to registration@ncpers.org q Credit Card q American Express q Visa q MasterCard Account Number: Expiration Date: CC Verification Code: Name (on the card): CC Billing Address: City: State: Zip Code: Total Amount Charged: By submitting this form, I certify I have read and understand the terms of this registration. If paying by credit card, I authorize NCPERS to charge my card for the total amount indicated. Cardholder Signature (REQUIRED): CANCELLATION POLICY Exhibitor cancellations must be received in writing by October 5 to receive a refund and will be subject to a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be given after October 5. Please fax your cancellation request to or registration@ncpers.org. Questions? Call NCPERS at

11 q q q $10,000 $5,000 $1,000 The Platinum package level includes: SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Expand your marketing reach and brand exposure during the conference with these premium support opportunities. PLATINUM GOLD SILVER The Gold package level includes: The Silver package level includes: m Two (2) complimentary registrations m Reception sponsorship recognition m Company recognition on conference website (with link to your website) m Sponsor signage m One (1) complimentary registration m Company recognition on conference website (with link to your website) m Sponsor signage m Company recognition on conference website (with link to your website) m Sponsor signage ANCILLARY SPONSORSHIP ITEM The following support opportunity will offer your company exclusivity as the sole supporter of these items. Please note support deadline. LANYARDS $3,000 Deadline: Monday, August 20 For more information on sponsorship packages, please contact Cassandra Smoot at SUPPORT AGREEMENT & REGISTRATION By completing and signing this support commitment form, the below-mentioned organization agrees to support the conference at the level selected. NCPERS agrees to comply with the terms for the selected level of support. Refunds or cancellations will not be allowed for sponsorships. First Name: Last Name: Name of Your Organization: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Address: Daytime Phone: PAYMENT METHODS (All payments must be in U.S. funds) Check Send form(s) and check, made payable to NCPERS, to: 444 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 630 Washington, DC Fax form to registration form to registration@ncpers.org q Credit Card q American Express q Visa q MasterCard Account Number: Expiration Date: CC Verification Code: Name (on the card): Billing Address: City: State: Zip Code: Total Amount Charged: By submitting this form, I certify I have read and understand the terms of this agreement. If paying by credit card, I authorize NCPERS to charge my card for the total amount indicated. Cardholder Signature (REQUIRED): CANCELLATION POLICY Sponsorship is not confirmed until full payment has been received. Once confirmed by NCPERS, sponsorship commitments are non-refundable. Follow Us on Twitter #PublicSafety18

12 ADVOCACY RESEARCH EDUCATION National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems The Voice for Public Pensions 444 North Capitol St., NW, Suite 630 Washington, DC ph: The National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (NCPERS) is the largest trade association for public-sector pension funds, representing more than 550 funds throughout the United States and Canada. It is a unique nonprofit network of trustees, administrators, public officials, and investment professionals who collectively manage nearly $3 trillion in pension assets held in trust for approximately 21 million public employees and retirees including firefighters, law enforcement officers, teachers, and other public servants. Founded in 1941, NCPERS is the principal trade association working to promote and protect pensions by focusing on Advocacy, Research, and Education for the benefit of public-sector pension stakeholders It s who we ARE!