Michael Cumming

Deputy Chief Investment Officer For Public Markets at Kansas Public Employees Retirement System

Michael Cumming, CFA, currently serves as the Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Public Markets at Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, overseeing public market investments and managing international equity manager relationships. Prior experience includes roles as a Portfolio Manager at Country Club Bank Wealth Solutions, where client portfolios were managed, and as a Senior Equity Analyst at Scout Investments, focusing on consumer sectors and ESG integration. Additional experience comprises positions as an Investment Analyst at TradeLink Securities, an Equity Analyst at Morningstar, and a Municipal Bond Analyst at Asset Preservation Advisors. Michael began professional career as a Senior Investment Officer for the Treasurer of the State of Iowa, managing a significant fixed income portfolio. Academic credentials include an MBA in Finance and Asset Management from Emory University and a BA in Business Administration and Economics from Hastings College.

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Kansas City, United States

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Kansas Public Employees Retirement System

KPERS isn’t about pensions. We’re about people. We provide disability and death benefits to protect public employees while they are still working, and guarantees them lifetime benefits when they retire. Our membership includes people from all walks of life in a variety of jobs with one thing in common - serving Kansans. The fiduciary standard is our guiding principle and driving force. That means we put the interest of our members first and foremost and are committed to providing them the best possible service.