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American Electric Power System Retirement Plan
American Electric Power System Retirement Plan was established to serve employees of American Electric Power, the electric utility whose operations span...
American Electric Power System Retirement Plan
American Electric Power System Retirement Plan was established to serve employees of American Electric Power, the electric utility whose operations span multiple states. The plan is sponsored by American Electric Power Service Corporation and ultimately owned by American Electric Power Company, Inc. The plan allocates across listed equity on a global basis and fixed income securities concentrated in the United States. It operates alongside the separate American Electric Power System Retirement Savings Plan, which functions as the defined-contribution counterpart. No public data disclose specific portfolio companies, co-investors or fund commitments. The plan maintains membership in the Society of Actuaries for its actuarial staff. American Electric Power Foundation exists as a separate philanthropic vehicle. No recent operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. Governance flows directly from the corporate sponsor, with plan administration handled through Empower Retirement. This structure ties investment and benefit decisions to the parent utility rather than to an independent investment office.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1906
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Columbus
Corporate office
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Frequently asked questions
Who sponsors the American Electric Power System Retirement Plan?
American Electric Power Service Corporation acts as the direct sponsor and administrator. American Electric Power Company, Inc. serves as the ultimate parent.
What asset classes appear in the plan's portfolio?
Holdings include listed equity on a global basis and fixed income securities focused in the United States.
Does the plan operate independently of American Electric Power?
No. The plan remains a non-contributory trusteed arrangement fully tied to the utility's corporate structure and employee base.
How does the plan relate to the American Electric Power System Retirement Savings Plan?
The Retirement Savings Plan functions as the defined-contribution 401(k) counterpart to the defined-benefit Retirement Plan.
Where do plan actuaries hold professional affiliation?
Plan actuaries belong to the Society of Actuaries.
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