The RFI is seeking investment managers who invest in Ohio-based opportunities and is open to strategies across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, equity and bonds.
The deferred compensation plan recently replaced a domestic small-cap value equity manager that had been on watch since 2024.
The plans are reviewing recommendations to replace three existing managers.
The retirement system recently replaced its domestic small- to mid-cap value equity manager.
The manager had been on watch since 2024 due to underperformance.
The contract with the new consultant, which was approved in December, stems from an RFP process launched in the third quarter.
The pension plan terminated its incumbent small-cap growth manager following organizational considerations and performance outcomes.
The search follows several personnel changes at its incumbent mid-cap growth manager, which has prompted concern from another pension fund.
The plan has asked its consultant to come back with U.S. mid-cap growth and value manager options.
The plan also terminated a domestic small-cap growth equity manager.