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Joe Aguilar
Chief Investment Officer | Investor | Board Director
Joe Aguilar is the Chief Investment Officer for Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs. He directs seven investment portfolios across public and private market investments, overseeing a combined $60 billion investment portfolio.1 His responsibilities include:
- Managing the Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund, a $1B impact investment fund
- Overseeing two 529 College Saving Plans
- Directing the State's Achieving a Better Life Experience program
- Managing Student Innovation Investments
- Overseeing the Infrastructure Development Account
- Managing the Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program
Aguilar leads all aspects of investment implementation, including developing processes and procedures, the Office's sustainable investment strategy, and selecting investment products and managers.1 He holds a B.S. in Finance and Business & Commerce from Aurora University and an M.S. in Finance from the University of Miami's Herbert Business School.1 Additionally, he serves as a Board Member and Chair of the Investment Committee for the Field Foundation of Illinois and is an Adjunct Professor at Aurora University.1
Recently, Aguilar posted about a new opportunity for an Investment Analyst to join their team, focusing on diversity and sustainability.2
