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Connecticut Retirement Plans & Trust Funds (CRPTF)

Connecticut Retirement Plans & Trust Funds manages retirement assets for state employees under the direction of the State Treasurer. No founding date appears...

Connecticut Retirement Plans & Trust Funds (CRPTF)

Connecticut Retirement Plans & Trust Funds manages retirement assets for state employees under the direction of the State Treasurer. No founding date appears in available records. Oversight occurs through the Investment Advisory Council. The fund maintains exposure to real estate via limited partner commitments in vehicles including Artemis Real Estate Partners Healthcare Fund III, BIG Real Estate Fund III, GCM Grosvenor Real Estate Small and Middle Market Fund, Carlyle Realty Partners X and Blue Owl Real Estate Fund VI. Infrastructure and natural resources holdings total $2.47 billion. Private equity and credit positions include HarbourVest Infrastructure Income Partnership, Palistar Digital Infrastructure Fund III, Secondary Overflow Fund VI and Sixth Street Specialty Lending Europe III. Allocations span North America and Europe. Assets total $59.3 billion. The fund lists no additional offices. It maintains relationships with custodians and consultants including State Street Bank & Trust and Meketa Investment Group. In March 2026 the Investment Advisory Council reviewed 2025 performance and approved $650 million in new commitments. The fund structure places investment authority with the State Treasurer and the Investment Advisory Council, separating policy oversight from day-to-day management of the Pension Funds Management Division.

General information

Firm type

Government / Public Body

Year founded

1987

AUM

59300 (Altss estimate)

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Hartford

Corporate office

Principals

Erick Russell

Connecticut State Treasurer

Ted Wright

Chief Investment Officer

Denise Stake

Deputy Chief Investment Officer

Sector focus

Real EstateInfrastructurePrivate EquityPrivate Credit

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Connecticut Retirement Plans & Trust Funds?

Erick Russell serves as Connecticut State Treasurer with oversight responsibility. Ted Wright acts as Chief Investment Officer of the Pension Funds Management Division. Denise Stake serves as Deputy Chief Investment Officer focused on private markets.

Does Connecticut Retirement Plans & Trust Funds participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

The fund participates exclusively as a limited partner in external funds. Holdings include commitments to real estate, infrastructure and private equity vehicles managed by third-party sponsors.

What asset classes receive allocations from Connecticut Retirement Plans & Trust Funds?

Allocations cover real estate, infrastructure, private equity and private credit. Real estate commitments total several hundred million dollars across named funds. Infrastructure and natural resources represent 3.6 percent of total assets.

How is Connecticut Retirement Plans & Trust Funds governed?

The State Treasurer holds principal fiduciary responsibility. The Investment Advisory Council provides policy oversight and approves commitments. Monthly meetings address performance and new investments.

Which service providers support Connecticut Retirement Plans & Trust Funds operations?

State Street Bank & Trust serves as custodian. Meketa Investment Group acts as general investment consultant. Albourne Partners provides real assets consulting. Deutsche Bank manages the securities lending program.

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