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Georgia Teachers' Retirement System
Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) manages the retirement fund for public school educators. It serves University System of Georgia employees and other...
Georgia Teachers' Retirement System
Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) manages the retirement fund for public school educators. It serves University System of Georgia employees and other designated employees in educational work environments. TRS was established in 1943 and administers benefits for over 300,000 active members and pays monthly benefits to over 82,000 retired members and survivors.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1943
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Atlanta
Corporate office
Two Northside 75 Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30318, United States
Principals
Dr. Jason L. Branch
Executive Director
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Georgia Teachers' Retirement System?
Charles W. Cary Jr. serves as Chief Investment Officer and leads the Investment Services Division. The Board of Trustees, chaired by Deborah K. Simonds, sets overall policy.
Does Georgia Teachers' Retirement System participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The system commits to private equity funds including vehicles managed by KKR, Apollo, EQT and CVC Capital Partners. It also holds a direct real estate interest through the Alpha Building in Atlanta.
What investment stages does Georgia Teachers' Retirement System typically target?
Private equity exposure includes buyout, growth and co-investment strategies. Public equity holdings focus on large-cap domestic and international names.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The system receives contributions from public school districts, the University System of Georgia and other educational employers as required by state statute.
How is Georgia Teachers' Retirement System related to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia?
The two systems share a joint venture for the new headquarters development at 1715 Northside Drive NW and coordinate certain investment services.
What is Georgia Teachers' Retirement System's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
The system maintains limited partner positions in multiple private equity funds and lists co-investment as one of its approved strategies.
Does Georgia Teachers' Retirement System maintain philanthropic structures?
No separate philanthropic vehicles are disclosed. The system focuses exclusively on administering retirement benefits under its statutory mandate.
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