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Taunton Contributory Retirement System
The Taunton Contributory Retirement System was established in 1937 to deliver retirement benefits to City of Taunton employees. Paul J. Slivinski serves as...
Taunton Contributory Retirement System
The Taunton Contributory Retirement System was established in 1937 to deliver retirement benefits to City of Taunton employees. Paul J. Slivinski serves as Executive Director. The system targets a 5 percent allocation to private equity and maintains positions in real estate and timberland. Confirmed holdings include commitments to Hamilton Lane Private Equity Fund VI, INVESCO Core Real Estate USA, Intercontinental Real Estate Investment Fund IV, Molpus Woodlands Group and Domain Timber Opportunity Fund A. Geographic exposure centers on the United States with additional private equity exposure through Mass PRIM PRIT. The Retirement Board comprises six members including Dennis M. Smith as Chairperson and Ian D. Fortes as ex officio City Auditor. Service providers include Dahab Associates as investment advisor since 2008 and Gallagher as actuary. June 2024: Attended MACRS Spring Conference in Hyannis, MA. The system maintains membership in the Massachusetts Association of Contributory Retirement Systems and NCPERS, which shapes its regulatory and peer-network posture within the Massachusetts public pension framework.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1937
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Taunton
Corporate office
104 Dean Street, Suite 203, Taunton, MA 02780, United States
Principals
Paul J. Slivinski
Executive Director
Dennis M. Smith
Chairperson
Ian D. Fortes
Board Member
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Taunton Contributory Retirement System?
Paul J. Slivinski serves as Executive Director. The six-member Retirement Board, chaired by Dennis M. Smith, oversees policy and allocations.
Does Taunton Contributory Retirement System participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The system invests through fund commitments. Holdings include Hamilton Lane Private Equity Fund VI, INVESCO Core Real Estate USA and multiple timberland funds.
What asset classes does Taunton Contributory Retirement System target?
Allocations cover public equities, fixed income, private equity at a 5 percent target, real estate and timberland. Current private equity exposure stands at 2.59 percent.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Assets derive from contributions and investment returns supporting retirement benefits for City of Taunton employees and retirees.
How is Taunton Contributory Retirement System related to the City of Taunton?
The system is the City of Taunton's public employee contributory retirement plan. The City serves as the sponsoring employer.
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