Survey shows most first responders have post-retirement careers
The results of a new survey conducted by the Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA) indicate the majority of Illinois firefighting and law enforcement professionals continue working in a variety of professions after retiring from their first responder jobs.
Events
2025 IPPFA MidAmerican Pension ConferenceWed, Oct 01Oak Brook Hills Resort
Employee Benefits ConferenceWed, Oct 01Oak Brook Hills Resort
2025 Carterville SeminarWed, Nov 12John A. Logan College, Room F103
Welcome to the IPPFA
The IPPFA was founded in 1985 as a not-for-profit organization whose mandate was to educate public pension fund trustees. In 2009, the IPPFA became the primary education provider for public pension fund trustees in the state of Illinois. Our members manage over eighteen billion dollars in pension assets.
Wise Choice for Educators
A low fee, transparent and high service alternative to the supplemental retirement plans offered by insurance companies.
NPPFA Benefits - The Wise Choice
Wise Choice for Public Employees
The plan uses “pension style” investment funds, built around sound asset allocation and modern portfolio theory, in the core product.
Retirement Health Care Funding
How would you like to pay for your healthcare cost in retirement all tax-free? This also includes the insurance premiums.
Become a Member
Apply to Become a Member
The IPPFA services meets member needs by holding educational seminars and an annual training conferences, by producing trustee and investment handbooks, by making referrals for professional services as required, by sponsoring legislation, by creating networking opportunities, and by sponsoring prepaid medical retirement plans and an optional defined contribution plan.
Illinois Public Pension Fund Association is Preparing Pension Funds for Tomorrow
ABOUT IPPFA
The IPPFA was founded in 1985 as a not-for-profit organization whose mandate was to educate public pension fund trustees. In 2009 the IPPFA became the primary education provider for public pension fund trustees in the state of Illinois. Our members manage over eighteen billion dollars in pension assets.