CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Stuart Bernstein
Senior Investment Manager, Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Stuart currently serves as Senior Investment Manager at the Investment Division of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS). TRS is one of the largest pension funds in the world at $120 Billion, serving the investment and benefit needs of over 1.3 million teachers in the State of Texas. TRS maintains investments and exposure in a wide range of markets and asset classes, including domestic and international public markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and venture capital. Stuart heads the $2 Billion TRS Emerging Managers Program which makes investments in early stage or small/middle market opportunities. The TRS Emerging Manager Program has been recognized across the industry, having received several awards, including most recently: NAIC Pacesetters Award, Toigo Innovative Leadership Award, Consortium Impact Award, and the AAAIM Capital Access Award.
