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Nebraska Investment Council Endowment Pool
Nebraska Investment Council formed in 1969 as a centralized state investment agency. The Council acts as fiduciary for the State's Retirement Plans, Operating...
Nebraska Investment Council Endowment Pool
Nebraska Investment Council formed in 1969 as a centralized state investment agency. The Council acts as fiduciary for the State's Retirement Plans, Operating Investment Pool, College Savings Plan, and other Trusts and Endowments. It manages funds entrusted by the people of the State of Nebraska.
General information
Firm type
Public Pension Fund
Year founded
1969
AUM
$45.5B
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Lincoln
Corporate office
1526 K Street, Suite 420, Lincoln, NE 68508, United States
Principals
Ellen Hung
State Investment Officer and CEO/CIO
Gail Werner-Robertson
Chair
Thomas Henning
Non-Executive Chair
Tom Briese
Ex Officio member
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Nebraska Investment Council Endowment Pool?
Ellen Hung serves as State Investment Officer and CEO/CIO. She directs allocations across external managers and reports to the Council chaired by Gail Werner-Robertson.
Does Nebraska Investment Council Endowment Pool participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The Council acts primarily as a limited partner in private equity, venture, and real estate funds. Confirmed commitments include Abbott Capital, Ares, Genstar Capital, and New Enterprise Associates vehicles.
What asset classes receive the largest allocations?
Public equities form the core through index and active managers. Private equity targets a 5 percent allocation with a current 3.56 percent position. Real estate exposure includes multiple open-end core funds.
Which service providers support Nebraska Investment Council operations?
Aon Investments USA Inc. acts as investment advisor. Northern Trust became custodian in 2024. Legal counsel is provided by O'Neill Heinrich Damkroger Bergmeyer & Shultz.
How does the Council structure its real estate exposure?
Exposure occurs through direct limited partner interests in open-end funds such as Prudential PRISA, UBS Trumbull Property Fund, Clarion Lion Properties Fund, and Morgan Stanley Prime Property Fund.
What geographic regions appear in the portfolio?
The majority of holdings target the United States. Select private equity and natural resources commitments extend to North America and global markets through secondaries vehicles.
Does the Council maintain separate philanthropic or endowment vehicles?
Four dedicated funds operate alongside core retirement assets: the Permanent School Fund, Health Care Endowment Fund, Nebraska Environmental Endowment Fund, and Cultural Preservation Endowment Fund.
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