PSRS/PEERS Welcomes Chief Financial Officer Robertson

Brandon Robertson will join the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS) as its new chief financial officer, effective May 12, 2025. Anita Brand, current chief financial officer, announced her retirement earlier this year. She will serve as Executive Advisor, Finance and Strategy, through her retirement on September 30, 2025. In this role, she will continue to share her institutional knowledge and provide guidance to ensure a seamless handoff.

In his role as CFO, Robertson will direct the overall financial plans and accounting practices for the Systems. He will also be responsible for providing timely financial information for management, trustees, auditors, and actuaries. He will lead the teams in Accounting, Actuarial Services, and Investment Operations and Risk Management.

Robertson comes to PSRS/PEERS from PwC, one of the world’s largest professional services networks. He is an actuary with 24 years of experience delivering actuarial and financial services related to retirement and compensation programs, including 15 years supporting PSRS/PEERS. Most recently, he served as a director in PwC’s Workforce Transformation practice in Chicago, Illinois.

“Many of our team members already know Brandon because he has led the PwC team that provides our actuarial valuations, experience studies, and fiscal note cost analyses,” said PSRS/PEERS Executive Director Dearld Snider. “Brandon brings deep expertise, a collaborative spirit, and a clear understanding of the values that define PSRS/PEERS. He is a strong cultural fit and will be an asset to our team.”

Robertson holds professional certifications as an Associate of the Society of Actuaries, an Enrolled Actuary under ERISA, and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries. He graduated summa cum laude from Michigan Technological University with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to join the amazing team at PSRS/PEERS and am proud to be part of the PSRS/PEERS mission of delivering lasting, stable retirement benefits to the Missouri education community, who dedicate their lives to shaping future generations,” Robertson said. “I look forward to working with the team and trustees, applying my actuarial experience to drive sound financial decisions for the members and continuing the dedication and excellence that Anita has delivered in the CFO role for many years.”

PSRS/PEERS provides service retirement, disability, and survivor benefits for over 131,000 active members and approximately 110,000 retired Missouri public school teachers, school employees, and their families. The market value of invested assets for PSRS and PEERS combined were approximately $58.7 billion as of June 30, 2024, making the combined entity larger than all other public retirement plans in the state combined, and the 44th largest defined benefit plan in the United States.