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Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association
Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) ranks as the largest public pension plan in Colorado. It stands as the 25th largest in the United...
Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association
Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) ranks as the largest public pension plan in Colorado. It stands as the 25th largest in the United States. PERA provides retirement and other benefits to more than 700,000 current and former public employees across over 500 government agencies and public entities in Colorado.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1931
AUM
67.485 billion (Altss estimate)
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Denver
Corporate office
1301 Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association?
Investment decisions are overseen by the board of trustees with input from internal staff. No current named CIO or CEO appears in public records.
Does Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The plan uses both fund commitments and direct co-investments. Confirmed fund holdings include Wellspring Capital Partners V and ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund III.
What asset classes receive the largest allocations?
Private equity, real estate and infrastructure form core allocations. Real estate includes over 50 percent industrial exposure and 32.5 percent multifamily.
Which regions does Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association invest in?
Confirmed exposure spans North America, Europe and Asia. The United States accounts for 95 percent of real estate holdings.
Does Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association maintain exposure to timberland or agriculture?
Yes. Holdings include ForesTree PERAC timberland valued at approximately $300 million and an agriculture portfolio.
How does Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association source deals?
The plan accesses opportunities through industry associations such as ILPA and NCPERS plus direct relationships with managers.
What is Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association's posture on co-investments?
The plan confirms use of direct co-investments and SPVs alongside fund commitments.
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