Investment Advisory Council
The Board of Trustees has appointed nine members to serve on an Investment Advisory Council (IAC). The IAC provides independent oversight of SBA’s funds and major investment responsibilities, ranging from the Florida Retirement System programs to the Lawton Chiles Endowment Fund. Additionally, the IAC meets quarterly to discuss general policies such as risk budgets, alternative investments, and investment protection principles, while more broadly covering topics related to the general economic outlook.
The IAC currently consists of:
Tere Canida
Peter Collins
Freddie Figgers
John Goetz
Ken Jones
Peter Jones
Jeff Jackson
Vinny Olmstead
Gary Wendt
Members are appointed for 4-year terms pursuant to Section 215.444(2), Florida Statutes

IAC Meeting Materials