Philip Griffith

Chief Investment Officer

Phone number
925-6467
Email
cio@trsl.org

Philip’s primary role as chief investment officer is to assist the TRSL Board of Trustees in making investment decisions that follow federal and state law and are in accordance with the objectives, policies, and procedures outlined in the board’s investment policy. He leads a team of experienced and credentialed investment professionals in the TRSL investment department. Additionally, he and his staff work closely with external investment consultants and managers to achieve the retirement system’s long-term investment objectives.

Philip joined TRSL in 2007, bringing with him a wealth of experience in investments and money management. Prior to joining TRSL, he worked for CitiGroup, Charles Schwab, the LSU Foundation and the Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS).

Philip holds a bachelor of arts degree in economics from Tulane University and an MBA from the University of New Orleans. He also is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst and Chartered Financial Analyst charter holder.