FPPA defined benefit plan Members face many important decisions when applying for retirement. Among the most important of these is selecting a payment option, i.e. whether to continue their benefit payments to a beneficiary after they die—and if so,
The Best Animal Rescues of 2024
A beaver, a sheep, and an owl walk into a Brooklyn doctor’s office… it sounds like the start to a long-winded, groan-worthy joke your uncle might tell at Thanksgiving. But actually, it’s much, much better. In reality, it’s the first few entries in
Chief Investment Officer Named to Elite 100 List
FPPA is proud to announce that Chief Investment Officer Scott Simon has been included in the Markets Group Elite 100, which recognizes top investment leaders from public pension funds, endowments, foundations, and corporate pension funds. This honor
An Update on COLAs From the Executive Director
To our Members, Employers, and other stakeholders, I want to begin this note by sincerely thanking you. This past year, I have enjoyed speaking with many of you about how we can better serve our stakeholders. In visiting with our Members, I’m
RSVP for the Employer Summit
Edit 9/4/2024: In-person registration has reached capacity. Join us at the Summit! Registration is now open for the 2024 Employer Summit! Get caught up on the last 12 months, preview the year ahead, and network with peers from across Colorado!
Coming February 6, 2025: New Payment Options
Early next year, FPPA will add two new payment options for Statewide Retirement Plan Members* when they apply for retirement. The new choices are variations on existing payment options: Future retirees will be able to select these options on