Markets Group recognizes the leading institutional investors shaping the future of private equity. This list highlights senior professionals from Public Pension Funds, Endowments, Foundations, Insurance Groups, and Private Wealth Firms […]
Published: September 11, 2025
This list recognizes the most impactful institutional investors advancing the field of alternative investments across North America. The list also highlights senior professionals from Public Pension Funds, Endowments, Foundations, Insurance […]
Published: June 27, 2025
Supervisor Stephen Sherrill represents District 2, which includes the Marina, Pacific Heights, Cow Hollow, and Presidio Heights, where he resides with his wife and two children. He has a bachelor’s […]
Published: June 16, 2025
At the February 12, 2025, meeting, the SFERS Retirement Board approved the Basic Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for qualified miscellaneous and New Plan Safety retirees or their entitled beneficiaries. […]
Published: February 14, 2025
During the December 11, 2024, meeting, the SFERS Retirement Board approved a Supplemental Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for qualified retirees or their entitled beneficiaries. Effective July 1, 2024, in […]
Published: December 11, 2024
October is National Retirement Security Month, and SFERS encourages you to be your own influencer and take charge of your retirement savings. In the world of social media, an influencer […]
Published: October 1, 2024
Markets Group’s Elite 100 is an esteemed list celebrating 100 Chief Investment Officers from Public Pension Funds, Endowments, Foundations, and Corporate Pension Funds. Each honoree is a commendable industry leader, […]
Published: August 29, 2024
The SFERS Investment team was honored with the Constellation Award at Markets Group’s 2024 Institutional Retreat, a national event for senior leaders in institutional investing. This award is presented to […]
Published: August 16, 2024
Leona Bridges was awarded this honor during the NASP SoCal 14th Annual Conference, Day of Education in Private Equity, to recognize her valuable contributions to the organization. NASP serves as […]
Published: April 9, 2024
During this podcast, Ms. Romano discusses the funded status of the SFERS pension plan, provides an update on member services, discusses the plan’s investment performance, and discusses the deferred compensation […]
Published: March 13, 2024
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Published: September 7, 2023
At the June 14, 2023, Board meeting, San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System (SFERS) Board members elected Commissioner Scott Heldfond and Commissioner A.J. Thomas to serve as President and Vice President, […]
Published: June 26, 2023
Commissioner O’Connor is a Lieutenant in the San Francisco Police Department and replaces Brian Stansbury, who served on the Retirement Board for 10 years. Commissioner O’Connor began his career with […]
Published: June 14, 2023
The San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System would like to welcome Alison Romano as its new Chief Executive Officer – Chief Investment Officer! Ms. Romano was officially sworn in today at […]
Published: June 13, 2022
Commissioner Thomas replaces Al Casciato, who vacated his seat in February 2022 after a five-year term. Commissioner Thomas is a Contract Compliance Officer with the San Francisco Office of Economic […]
Published: April 13, 2022
At the February 2, 2022 Special meeting, members of the Retirement Board elected Commissioner Ahsha Safai, and Commissioner Scott Heldfond to serve as President and Vice President, respectively. This election replaces […]
Published: February 8, 2022
It’s a new year and the perfect time to take action on your path to retirement. Here are 5 things you can do to help you along your retirement journey: […]
Published: January 11, 2022
During the November 10, 2021, Retirement Board meeting, SFERS staff presented the annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report which included updates to the SFERS Climate Action Plan. As SFERS […]
Published: November 22, 2021
At the October 13, 2021 meeting, the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System (SFERS) approved transitioning over half a billion dollars currently in a passive Russell 1000 Value strategy managed by […]
Published: October 14, 2021
The San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System (SFERS) generated a return of 33.7% for the 12-month period ended June 30, 2021, the highest fiscal year return in the Trust’s history. All […]
Published: September 24, 2021
At the meeting on September 8, 2021, the SFERS Retirement Board approved a Supplemental Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for qualified retirees or their entitled beneficiaries. Effective July 1, 2021, […]
Published: September 8, 2021
The San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System (SFERS) announces that Chief Investment Officer William Coaker will be leaving his position to join TAE Technologies, a clean energy company. Mr. Coaker has […]
Published: July 23, 2021
At the June 9, 2021 meeting, members of the Retirement Board elected Commissioner Al Casciato and Commissioner Ahsha Safai to serve as President and Vice President, respectively. Commissioner Al Casciato, an […]
Published: July 1, 2021
At its May 12, 2021 meeting, the Retirement Board approved the City’s required contribution rate at 24.41% for Fiscal Year 2021-22, a decrease from 26.90% in Fiscal Year 2020-21. Although […]
Published: June 30, 2021
The Retirement Board of the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System welcomes new member, Shruti Gandhi. Commissioner Gandhi fills the seat vacated by recently appointed City Administrator, Carmen Chu. Shruti Gandhi […]
Published: May 13, 2021
During the February 10, 2021 Retirement Board meeting, SFERS staff provided its annual update on SFERS proxy voting program. This update included a report on shareholder votes cast during 2020, […]
Published: March 2, 2021
During the October 14, 2020 Retirement Board meeting, SFERS staff provided their annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) update. Read the full overview here.
Published: October 26, 2020
The Retirement System has mailed letters to all affected members beginning June 1, 2020. Your letter will provide an individual activation code if you have been offered Experian identity theft […]
Published: June 2, 2020
The San Francisco Employees Retirement System (SFERS) issues a call to action for all businesses to find a way to reorganize their manufacturing, distribution, resources, and service capabilities to enable […]
Published: March 23, 2020
On March 11, 2020 the Retirement Board of the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System (SFERS) voted unanimously in favor of an updated Climate Action Plan with an ambition that the […]
Published: March 11, 2020
