Fort Worth Employees' Retirement Fund (FWERF)
Financial ServicesTexas, United States11-50 Employees
Fort Worth Employees' Retirement Fund (FWERF) is a public pension vehicle within financial services, dedicated to managing retirement benefits for City of Fort Worth employees, including general staff, police officers, and firefighters. The fund was created by a Fort Worth City Council ordinance in 1945, and it has grown from about 1,200 members at inception to more than 11,000 today. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, it administers its operations through a dedicated team handling day-to-day administration. Governance is provided by a 13-member Board of Trustees, with four seats elected by active employees, three by retired members, and the remainder appointed by the City Council. Board meetings are held monthly to oversee operations and policy direction. The fund's stated aim is to provide retirement benefits and reliable services while maintaining the trust of its members.