Benefit Connection, the PSRS/PEERS member education podcast

Benefit Connection

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Benefit Connection episode 18 - Behind the Numbers: How We Invest Your Contributions

Episode 18 - Behind the Numbers: How We Invest Your Contributions

Published on: April 29, 2026
run-time: 21:10

We’re taking you behind the numbers to show you how your contributions are invested and what drives long‑term success. Listen as our experts break down:

  • How the PSRS/PEERS portfolio is structured
  • Why long‑term investing matters for lifetime benefits
  • The role of public, private, and safe assets
  • How our investment team makes disciplined, long‑term decisions
  • What to expect from returns over time

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri. Any examples used are for demonstrative purposes and are not designed to be member specific. This podcast is intended to serve as a resource and is not a substitute for the law. If differences are stated between this podcast and the law, the law must prevail.