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About Public Funds Investment Institute

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering participants in the $4 trillion public funds investment market with insights, tools and resources to help them make well-informed investment decisions.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide timely data and news, cutting-edge research, and best-practices advocacy to promote the common interests of public funds investors.

Our Vision and Values

We focus exclusively on the unique needs and interests of public funds investors, supporting a community for investors to connect, share best practices, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in public funds investing. We strive to be a leading resource and advocate for public funds investors, promoting best practices, strong governance, and positive impact on society.

Expertise

We want to be the go-to resource for news and analysis, offering insights and knowledge gained from years of experience in the industry.

Integrity

We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring independence, transparency and honesty in all of our interactions.

Collaboration

We foster a collaborative community of investors who share best practices and work together towards common goals.

Impact

We believe in the positive impact that public funds investing can have on society and are dedicated to promoting responsible investment practices that benefit the greater community.

Our Leadership

Marty Margolis

FOUNDER
Marty Margolis founded the company that grew into PFM Asset Management, the nation’s premier public sector investment manager. He led the company for 40 years until it was acquired by a regional bank in 2021. He pioneered in creating the first grass roots local government investment pool in the nation (Pennsylvania) the first state-sponsored non arbitrage pool (Virginia), the creation of a multi-asset class outsourced chief investment officer product, and the development of a robust national separate account business. When he left PFMAM in 2021 it had $150 billion of assets under management.

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Insights

Whatever it Takes. The Warsh FOMC

Kevin Warsh’s news conference at the conclusion of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Wednesday revealed two things: Warsh may say he’s abandoned the Fed’s “forward guidance” approach to monetary policy but in reality, he seems to have doubled down on the application of words, rather than actions, to steer the economy. Rather than […]

Is Crypto in Your Future?

Crypto was a hot topic at spring and annual conferences of many government associations as industry advocates swarmed to gain attention and government officials sought to understand if/whether/how crypto might be implemented in their organizations. The buzz is long on promise and concept but short on real experience. Crypto assets are barely a rounding amount […]

Decoding Kevin Warsh

Twice a year the chair of the Federal Reserve testifies before Congress on monetary policy. It’s a requirement that stems from 1978 legislation that provides accountability and oversight of the independent central bank. This week’s sessions provided some insights into principal elements of monetary policy that are not ordinarily in the rate-setting headlines that monopolize […]