TEXPERS is excited to announce that WCM Investment Management and Dicello Levitt LLP are the official Room Keycard Sponsors for the upcoming 2025 Summer Educational Forum, presented by Dimensional Fund Advisors, and held Aug. 3–5 at the El Paso Convention Center in El Paso, Texas. The official event hotel is the Hotel Paso del Norte, Autograph Collection, located just steps from the venue.

As Room Keycard Sponsors, both firms will receive highly visible branding on the hotel room keycards distributed to attendees staying at the official hotel, keeping their names in participants' hands throughout the event.

"We're grateful to WCM Investment Management and Dicello Levitt LLP for their support of the 2025 Summer Educational Forum," said Art Alfaro, Executive Director of TEXPERS. "This sponsorship reflects their strong commitment to Texas' public retirement systems and the trustees who serve them."

Meet the Sponsors:

• WCM Investment Management is a California-based investment firm known for its high-conviction, actively managed global equity portfolios. WCM partners with institutions and consultants across the U.S. to help clients achieve long-term growth through quality-focused strategies and a distinctive collaborative investment culture.
• Dicello Levitt LLP is a nationally respected law firm representing public funds, institutional investors, and individuals in complex litigation. With a strong record in securities, antitrust, and commercial matters, the firm is committed to protecting fiduciaries and recovering losses due to corporate misconduct.

Why Attend the Forum?

The TEXPERS Summer Educational Forum is a key professional development event for trustees, administrators, and service providers managing public employee retirement systems. Attendees will gain valuable insights into:

1. Fiduciary governance and investment best practices
2. Capital market trends and economic forecasts
3. Regulatory and legislative updates
4. Risk management and ethical responsibilities

In addition to top-tier educational sessions, the event features several networking opportunities:

1. A Pre-Conference Soccer Watch Party on Saturday, Aug. 2
2. The All-Members Networking Vineyard Excursion in New Mexico
3. The Annual Golf Tournament
4. A vibrant Exhibit Hall showcasing pension-related services and innovations

Register now to secure your spot:

TEXPERS 2025 Summer Educational Forum Event Page

Don't Wait to Book Your Room

TEXPERS has secured a special room rate of $184/night at the Hotel Paso del Norte—but space is limited. The discounted rate is available only until Friday, July 11, 2025, or until the block sells out, whichever comes first.

Why stay at the official hotel?

1. Walkable access to all sessions and events
2. More time to network with peers, speakers, and sponsors
3. Premium accommodations in the heart of historic downtown El Paso

When registering online, registrants will receive a confirmation email with a special hotel booking link to access the discounted rate.

TEXPERS sincerely thanks WCM Investment Management and Dicello Levitt LLP for their generous support.

"We look forward to seeing you in El Paso for learning, connection, and community this August," Alfaro said.

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