Meeting of the Investment Committee

Champaign, IL – The Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) will meet on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at SURS, 1901 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL 61820.

Times shown on the agenda that follows are approximate.

Members of the public who would like to make public comments during any SURS Board of Trustees or Committee meetings that are open to the public must comply with the requirements found in Title 80, Subtitle D, Chapter II, Section 1600.120 (i)(1) and (2) of the Illinois Register. Click here for details.

Optional Remote Connection for Public Members
Zoom Meeting Number: 1-312-626-6799 | Meeting ID: 817 6938 4087 Passcode: 158749

9:00 a.m.
1. Roll Call of Trustees

9:00 a.m.
2.* Motion to Allow Trustees to Participate Via Electronic Means, if Necessary

9:00 a.m.
3.* Approval of the Investment Committee Meeting Minutes of:
a. June 4, 2026
Presenter: Trustee Scott Hendrie

9:00 a.m.
4.* Approval of the Closed Session Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of:
a. June 4, 2026
Presenter: Trustee Scott Hendrie

9:05 a.m.
5. Chairperson’s Report
Presenter: Trustee Scott Hendrie

9:10 a.m.
6. CIO Report
Presenter: Mr. Michael Schlachter

9:15 a.m.
7. Pending Investment Procurement Items – Closed Session
Presenter: Mr. Michael Schlachter

9:30 a.m.
8. Tail Risk Report – Closed Session
Presenters: Mr. Michael Schlachter and Mr. Colin Bebee, Meketa

9:40 a.m.
9.* Recission of Real Estate Manager Termination – Closed Session
Presenters: Mr. Shane Willoughby and Callan

9:50 a.m.
10.* Approval of Alliance Bernstein Merger Consent – Closed Session, if Necessary
Presenters: Ms. Jessica Pickens and Mr. Albert Lee

10:00 a.m.
11. Fiscal Year 2027 Investment Plan
Presenter: Mr. Michael Schlachter

10:30 a.m.
12. Discussion of Defined Benefit Investment Policy – Investment Manager Redemptions and Terminations
Presenter: Mr. Michael Schlachter

11:30 a.m.
13. Investment Risk Report
Presenter: Mr. Michael Schlachter

11:50 a.m.
14. Quarterly Performance Review
Presenters: Mr. Colin Bebee and Mr. Steve Voss, Meketa

12:10 p.m.
Lunch

12:45 p.m.
15.* Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) / Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) Fund Line Up Changes
Presenters: Ms. Jessica Pickens, Ms. Madison Manns, and CAPTRUST

1:45 p.m.
16. Corporate Governance Update
Presenter: Ms. Stephany Brinkman

1:55 p.m.
17. Informational Items Not Requiring Committee Action
Presenters: SURS Staff

1:55 p.m.
18. Public Comment

2:00 p.m.
19.* Adjourn

*Denotes Action Item