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5 Questions With Health Forward Foundation CIO Jim Casselberry

Casselberry joined the Health Forward Foundation as its cio on Nov. 1, tasked with leading management of the Kansas City, Mo.-based foundation’s approximately $908.7 million endowment. He took the time to answer five questions with FIN News.

06.02.26
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
West Coast 457 Plan Issues Investment Consultant RFP

The current consultant will see its contract expire at the end of the year.

06.01.26
People Moves
Austin Police Taps Acting Executive Director

The retirement system’s executive director resigned from the role after 10 years.

06.01.26
Domestic Equity
Southern Teachers Pension Terminates Active U.S. Equity Mgrs.

The plan approved a new domestic equity structure that shifts the portfolio to 100% passive.

06.01.26
Equity
Illinois Pension Adds Equity Mgrs. To Watch List

The retirement fund added domestic small-cap value and global low volatility equity managers to its watchlist in April.

06.01.26
Small-Cap
Michigan Pension Swaps SCV Managers

The retirement system replaced an underperforming U.S. small-cap value equity manager last quarter.

06.01.26
Private Equity
Ampersand Closes Latest Fund At Hard Cap

Ampersand 2026 Limited Partnership closes with $1.5 billion in commitments.

05.29.26
International / Global / Emerging Markets
Illinois Pension Axes Int’l Equity Manager

The firm terminated a roughly $100 million mandate and will use the proceeds to support benefit payments and fund capital calls.

05.29.26
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Texas Authority Posts Retirement Consultant RFP

The authority is seeking retirement investment advisor and consulting services on behalf of its $91 million defined contribution and $22.2 million deferred compensation plans.

05.29.26
Administrator/Record Keeper
Northeast County Issues 457 Provider RFP

The plan retained its incumbent in 2020 following a similar search.

05.29.26