The National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (NCPERS) is the largest trade association for public sector pension funds, representing approximately 500 funds throughout the United States & Canada. We are a unique network of public trustees, administrators, public officials & investment professionals who collectively oversee nearly $3 trillion in retirement funds managed on behalf of 7 million retirees & nearly 15 million active public servants — including firefighters, law enforcement officers, teachers, & other public servants. Founded in 1941, NCPERS is the principal trade association working to promote & protect pensions by focusing on Advocacy, Research & Education for the benefit of public sector pension stakeholders.