Texas Association of Public Employee Retirement Systems (TEXPERS)

Jeff Klinglehofer, CFA, takes the stage on Day 3 🎤

The Aristotle Pacific Capital Managing Director and Portfolio Manager breaks down the rapidly shifting U.S. monetary policy landscape—connecting the dots between interest rates, market dynamics, and real-world impacts for investors and consumers.

From macro signals to portfolio implications, this keynote brought clarity to a moving target.

Sherry Mose brings Day 3 into focus 🎤

TEXPERS Board President Sherry Mose opens the final day of the 2026 Annual Conference with a thoughtful recap—highlighting the insights shared, the connections strengthened, and the collective commitment to serving public pension systems across Texas.

From trustee training to timely discussions on today’s challenges, this week has been about learning, collaboration, and purpose.

As we wrap up in Galveston, the conversation doesn’t end here.

📍 Next stop: San Antonio
📅 Summer Educational Forum | Aug. 2–4

What’s one takeaway you’re bringing back to your board?

Strong governance starts with strong training.

Today in Galveston, Mary Kathryn Campion, Ph.D., Director of Institutional Portfolio Management & CIO at Avior, is leading new trustees and administrators through Fiduciary Matters & Governance as part of Basic Trustee Training ahead of the TEXPERS 2026 Annual Conference.

From understanding fiduciary duty to making sound, accountable decisions, these sessions are designed to give public pension leaders the foundation they need to serve their members responsibly—while also helping them meet state-mandated accredited education requirements.

Rooms like this are where confidence is built, questions are asked, and better governance begins.

Are you joining us this week? What’s one topic you think every new trustee should master early on?

Before the conference begins, the learning is already in motion.

Today in Galveston, new trustees and administrators are digging into the fundamentals during Basic Trustee Training, building the knowledge required to serve their systems with confidence and care.

Mark Fenlaw, Principal at Rudd & Wisdom, is leading a deep dive into actuarial matters—breaking down complex concepts into practical insights that trustees can take back to their boards. This training also helps participants meet the state requirement of 7 hours of accredited education.

It’s a strong start to the TEXPERS 2026 Annual Conference—grounded in education, focused on responsibility, and centered on the people these systems serve.

Are you joining us for the conference? What topics are you most looking forward to this week?

A full room, focused minds, and meaningful conversations kicking off early in Galveston.

Advanced Trustee Training is underway ahead of the TEXPERS 2026 Annual Conference, with attendees diving into critical topics shaping today’s pension landscape. We’re honored to have Gina Sanchez, Chief Executive Officer of Chantico Global, leading the session and sharing her insights with trustees and administrators from across Texas.

This is what preparation looks like: engaged leaders investing the time to strengthen governance, sharpen decision-making, and better serve their members.

We’re just getting started.

Are you here with us in Galveston? What’s been your biggest takeaway so far?

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What skills do you think are most critical for a pension system CFO today? 👇

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Private equity has changed—and so has the way it needs to be managed.

Session Spotlight: Designing Better PE Programs

This session looks at how primary funds, co-investments, and secondaries work together—and why taking a lifecycle approach can lead to better decisions and stronger outcomes for public pension plans.

Featuring Champ Raju of PPM America

🗓 Monday, April 27
⏰ 10:45 – 11:25 a.m.
📍 Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort

Presented by PPM America

👉 Learn more: https://zurl.co/zIMoT

💬 Do you view private equity as one strategy—or a full lifecycle?

TEXPERS 2026 Annual Conference - Website TEXPERS’ 2026 Annual Conference Presented by Dimensional Fund AdvisorsApril 26–29, 2026 | Galveston, TexasGalveston Island Convention CenterConference activities will take place at the Convention Center and nearby venues. About the Conference The TEXPERS Annual Conference brings together trustee...

When investments underperform, knowing what to do next isn’t always clear.

Session Spotlight: The Hardest Decision in Investing: When to Be Patient and When Not To

This session explores how trustees can evaluate performance with confidence—understanding when volatility is expected and when it may signal a deeper issue.

Featuring Paul Taylor of Baillie Gifford

🗓 Monday, April 27
⏰ 9:50 – 10:25 a.m.
📍 Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort

Presented by Baillie Gifford

👉 Learn more: https://zurl.co/V3qUq

💬 Have you ever had to decide whether to stay the course or make a change?

TEXPERS 2026 Annual Conference - Website TEXPERS’ 2026 Annual Conference Presented by Dimensional Fund AdvisorsApril 26–29, 2026 | Galveston, TexasGalveston Island Convention CenterConference activities will take place at the Convention Center and nearby venues. About the Conference The TEXPERS Annual Conference brings together trustee...

Investing advice hasn’t always looked the way it does today.

Session Spotlight: Redefining Investment Advice

This session takes a step back to look at how investing has evolved over the last 75 years—breaking down the key ideas that changed the game and why they continue to shape decisions today.

Featuring Weston Wellington of Dimensional Fund Advisors

🗓 Monday, April 27
⏰ 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.
📍 Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort

Presented by Dimensional Fund Advisors

👉 Learn more: https://zurl.co/FwOaG

💬 What’s one investing rule you’ve seen change over time?

TEXPERS 2026 Annual Conference - Website TEXPERS’ 2026 Annual Conference Presented by Dimensional Fund AdvisorsApril 26–29, 2026 | Galveston, TexasGalveston Island Convention CenterConference activities will take place at the Convention Center and nearby venues. About the Conference The TEXPERS Annual Conference brings together trustee...

Interest rates are driving headlines—but are we reading them the right way?

Session Spotlight: Rates: Myths, Markets & Mindset

This keynote will break down how monetary policy is shifting, challenge common misconceptions about interest rates, and explore what investors should really focus on to protect value and generate returns in a changing market.

Featuring Daleep Singh, Vice Chair and Chief Global Economist at PGIM, with experience at the Federal Reserve, U.S. Treasury, and the White House.

🗓 Monday, April 27
⏰ 8:15 – 8:55 a.m.
📍 Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis Resort

Presented by PGIM

👉 Learn more: https://zurl.co/hwcVm

💬 Do you think interest rates still tell the full story for investors today?

TEXPERS 2026 Annual Conference - Website TEXPERS’ 2026 Annual Conference Presented by Dimensional Fund AdvisorsApril 26–29, 2026 | Galveston, TexasGalveston Island Convention CenterConference activities will take place at the Convention Center and nearby venues. About the Conference The TEXPERS Annual Conference brings together trustee...