Investments

The State Treasurer manages over $15 billion in non-pension funds. The portfolio is in a diversified asset allocation based on modern portfolio theory to the extent allowed under law. Diversification is designed to protect the corpus of the funds and achieve maximum returns within acceptable risk. Partnerships with external equity, fixed income and cash managers help the Treasurer's Office achieve these goals. One-quarter of the portfolio is managed in-house.

Wyoming's Investment Portfolio: An Overview of Strategies - January 2013

Investment Policy - Updated December 6, 2012

Portfolio Status
   -through March 31, 2013
   -FY 12 Final Status through June 30, 2012
   -FY 11 Final Status through June 30, 2011
   -FY 10 Final Status through June 30, 2010
   -FY 09 Final Status through June 30, 2009

Request for Proposal (RFP)

For more information concerning investments, please contact:

Michael Walden-Newman
Chief Investment Officer
307-777-6704
email - michael.walden-newman@wyo.gov

Diana Walter
Internal Portfolio Manager
307-777-8734
email - diana.walter@wyo.gov

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Wyoming State Treasurer's Asset Reserve (WYOSTAR)

In 1987 the Wyoming State Legislature authorized any county, municipality, school district, or any other local government entity to participate in the WYO-STAR Program. The Wyoming State Treasurer has established an investment pool or common fund in which all monies are co-mingled for investment purposes. We talk to local government entities daily as they deposit and withdraw funds for their various projects.

For more information concerning WYOSTAR, please click HERE or contact:

Cindy Braden
Investment Accountant
307-777-7297
email - cindy.braden@wyo.gov

Erica Legerski
Investment Financial Manager
307-777-6309
email - erica.legerski@wyo.gov

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Banking

The State Treasurer's Office is responsible for balancing the state's checkbook, every day. We pay the obligations of the state. This banking function is through our Cheyenne Wells Fargo Bank.

The State's Investments are held at JPMorgan Chase Bank in New York. All Investment transactions flow through this account.

For more information concerning banking, please contact:

Jody Janicek
Accounting Specialist, Receipts and Banking
307-777-5486
email - jody.janicek@wyo.gov

Erica Legerski
Investment Financial Manager
307-777-6309
email - erica.legerski@wyo.gov

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Receipts

The State Treasurer's Office is responsible for receiving in all the money from the other agencies, both locally and around the state. These monies include ACH and wire transfers. The monies are deposited in a local bank and are later used for investments.

For more information concerning receipts, please contact:

Jody Janicek
Accounting Specialist, Receipts and Banking
307-777-5486
email - jody.janicek@wyo.gov

Erica Legerski
Investment Financial Manager
307-777-6309
email - erica.legerski@wyo.gov

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Distributions

If you are looking for Distributions, please click HERE.

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Approved Depositories

The State Treasurer’s office is responsible for annually renewing Wyoming banks and savings institutions as eligible state depositories for the purpose of placing public funds. For a listing of the approved depositories please click HERE.

Public Depository Contract (red-lined only)

Pledge and Assignment PD (red-lined only)

For more information concerning the approval process, please contact:

Sue Larson
Accountant
307-777-3682
email - sue.larson@wyo.gov

Erica Legerski
Investment Financial Manager
307-777-6309
email - erica.legerski@wyo.gov

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Time Deposit Open Account (TDOA)

The State Treasurer's office runs a program that places state deposits into banks throughout the State of Wyoming. Banks who are approved as eligible depositories may receive these deposits. Contracts are signed for a period of one year. Interest rates change quarterly.

TDOA Contract (red-lined only)

Pledge and Assignment PD and TDOA(red-lined only)

For more information concerning TDOA, please contact:

Sue Larson
Accountant
307-777-3682
email - sue.larson@wyo.gov

Erica Legerski
Investment Financial Manager
307-777-6309
email - erica.legerski@wyo.gov

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List of Authorized Broker / Dealers

The State of Wyoming Treasurer’s Office uses the following Broker/Dealers to trade the internally managed portfolio:

● Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC
● Raymond James & Associates Inc.
● UBS Financial Services, Inc.
● Weller, Anderson & CO. LTD.

This list is reviewed at a minimum every two years.

Our Broker/Dealer application period
is currently CLOSED.

Broker / Dealer Cover Letter

Broker / Dealer Policy

Broker / Dealer Questionnaire

Investment Policy

For more information about the broker/dealer process please contact Alice Portz at 307-777-5273 or alice.portz@wyo.gov or Erica Legerski at 307-777-6309 or erica.legerski@wyo.gov.

For more information about the investment policy please contact Michael Walden-Newman at 307-777-7408 or michael.walden-newman@wyo.gov.

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