Recognizing the Spring 2026 Class of NCPERS Advanced Fiduciaries
NCPERS would like to recognize the 14 public pension trustees and staff who most recently earned the prestigious Advanced Fiduciary (AF) designation:
- Joseph Caniglia, City of Omaha Police and Fire Retirement System
- Joseph Cavanaugh, City of Alexandria Pension Administrative Division
- Anthony Clark, Birmingham Police/Fire Pension System
- John Dominguez, Denver Employees Retirement Plan
- Robert Festerman, City of Dearborn General Employees Retirement System
- Nicholas Koluncich, Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico
- Christina McGrath, Teachers’ Retirement System of New York City
- John Memory, Somerville Retirement Board
- Brian Moore, Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System
- Renee Ostrander, San Joaquin County Employees Retirement Association
- Todd Pickett, Wayne County Employees’ Retirement System
- Megan Piwonski, Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement System
- Stephen Vital, City of Phoenix Employees Retirement System
- Andrew Wagner, Milwaukee Police Association
Designed for public pension trustees, plan administrators, and investment and operations staff with fiduciary oversight responsibilities, the NCPERS Advanced Fiduciary (AF) credential provides a competitive edge when serving on committees, working with boards, or pursuing leadership opportunities.
To earn the AF credential, trustees and staff must complete all four modules of NCPERS Advanced Fiduciary (NAF) Institute and demonstrate mastery of the course content through an exam.
Held twice per year to allow for small classroom sizes, NAF teaches advanced strategies to enhance board performance, ensure compliance, manage risk, and address workforce challenges, equipping participants to lead a high-performing, resilient pension fund with confidence. Join the fall class in Nashville on October 24–25.
NAF is part of NCPERS University, a suite of recurring educational programs tailored to the needs of trustees and plan staff at each level of their fiduciary journey. Learn more and find out how to start earning your Advanced Fiduciary designation.
Questions? Contact education@ncpers.org.