What the Experts have to say


Alex Sink

ALEX SINK, Florida Chief Financial Officer

"Unless we carefully plan for our retirements, we could face unprecedented challenges in maintaining our standard of living. I'm glad Florida's teachers, superintendents, school boards and administrators have come together, creating another opportunity for Florida's most dedicated public servants to save for their retirements." - Alex Sink


Alex Sink, Florida Chief Financial Officer, oversees nearly 3,000 employees and an annual budget of $300 million in the Department of Financial Services.


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Tom Herndon

TOM HERNDON

"It offers teachers throughout the state of Florida, whether they're in large districts, medium or small, the opportunity to participate in what is characterized as best in class investment programs and services." - Tom Herndon


Tom Herndon has served as chief of staff to one Florida governor and chief of staff and budget director to another. Prior to his retirement from the state, he served as executive director of the Florida State Board of Administration (FSBA), managing $125 billion dollars of investments including pension fund assets as part of the Florida Retirement System.


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Lori Parham

LORI PARHAM, AARP

"A financially secure retirement is a cornerstone of the American dream. If you work hard and play by the rules, you should be able to have financial peace of mind in later life. No one deserves this peace of mind more than those to whom we entrust our children and grandchildren." - Lori Parham


Lori Parham, AARP Florida's State Director, began her career at AARP in November 2004. Before becoming State Director in early 2007, she served as Advocacy Manager for State Affairs and was responsible for policy and legislative advocacy. She serves on the boards of the Florida Patient Safety Corporation and the Florida Council on Aging.


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Walt Dartland

WALTER DARTLAND, Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of the Southeast

"A dollar lost represents a lost opportunity for school district employees when they retire. By limiting the number of authorized vendors to provide carefully vetted choices, while still offering the full complement of investment options, the IBC has lessened the potential for confusion and provided educators and staff with reassurance that they are making wise choices." - Walt Dartland


Walter Dartland, Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of the Southeast, has expertise in consumer protection, investment and insurance fraud, and public interest issues.


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