As fund managers and allocators gravitate towards investing in AI, Meier discussed the strategies and sectors he finds most attractive in a look back at 2024. Steven Meier is the chief investment officer for $278 billion New York City Retirement Systems, which includes New York City Employees' Retirement System (NYCERS), the Teachers' Retirement System for the City of New York (TRS), the New York City Police Pension Fund (POLICE), New York City Fire Pension Fund (FIRE), and the New York City Board of Education Retirement System (BERS). As fund managers and allocators gravitate towards investing in AI, Meier discussed the strategies and sectors he finds most attractive.

A look back at 2024: With extensive experience in risk analysis, portfolio management, and alternative investments, Ron shares his insights in this interview. We dive deeper into the bi-annual playbook, manager selection, risk mitigation strategies, and more.

In a look back at 2024, Maddi Heckman sits down with Rob Roy, SVP and CIO at AdventHealth, to explore the intersection of investment strategy, retirement business, and sustainability initiatives. Rob elaborates on how these elements are intricately intertwined, driving towards AdventHealth's mission of whole person care. He discusses the importance of understanding environmental impacts and shares transformational projects aimed at reducing the organization's carbon footprint. Rob also sheds light on the role of the CIO and the critical need for diversity of perspectives in senior management teams.

A look back at 2024: Mika Malone, Managing Principal at Meketa Investment Group, shares her perspectives on shifting sentiment toward mid-market buyout strategies, investment opportunities in Japan and India, and key red flags to watch for when evaluating managers.

As president of a family office, Scott Richland bought a sports team and gives advice on due diligence around sports investing. He also became Caltech’s chief investment officer for 14 years, where he inherited a business and raised its value from $10 million to $100 million. We also discuss the mortgage market, emerging market investments and much more.

A look back at 2024: Mark Steed, CIO of Arizona's $21 billion Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS), discusses his journey of growing the fund from $10 billion to $21 billion since 2018. Known for his innovations and focus on blending new and traditional solutions, Steed shares how he's incorporated artificial intelligence into his investment strategies, highlighting case scenarios where AI can be effectively used, as well as the challenges, risks, and best practices from an investor’s perspective.

In this inspiring conversation of 2024, Olympian-turned-financial advisor Lauryn Williams reflects on the challenges she faced early in her athletic career, from managing finances as a professional athlete to the struggles of finding the right financial guidance. Revisit Lauryn’s empowering journey of self-education and perseverance as she shares her path from sports to financial advising.

A look back at 2024 as Kevin Killeavy, CIO of Montgomery County Retirement Plans, shares his approach to managing over $8 billion in assets, maintaining a 100% funding level, and navigating challenges in commercial real estate and energy. Learn about his team's strategic long-term investment success and the key factors driving sustainable growth.

A look back at 2024 as CIO Donald Pierce shares insights with Muskan Arora on how the denominator effect is shaping his portfolio and why he finds real assets appealing in last year’s market.

Meet Frank Mihail, Chief Investment Officer, North Dakota Department of Trust Lands With a 3 person team, and a mandate to divest from energy, how he still made 9.4% in returns during his first year. Discussion includes hedge funds, tariffs, core investments, who he's hiring, his goals for the plan, and what experience primed him for the CIO seat.