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Wespath Benefits and Investments
Financial Services
Glenview, IL 1,866 followers
Caring for those who serve, since 1908.
About us
Overview Wespath Benefits and Investments is a not-for-profit administrative agency of The United Methodist Church. Wespath is responsible for the general supervision and administration of retirement, health and welfare benefit plans and programs, and investment fund management for more than 100,000 active and retired clergy and lay employees in the U.S. and around the world. Wespath has been honored as a Chicago-area Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® for eight years in a row, as well as several national recognitions. Specialties Our operations include retirement services, health care, investment management, environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, positive social purpose (PSP) lending, U.S. pension plans and global pension programs and welfare benefit plans. In service since 1908, Wespath has approximately $29 billion in assets under management. As the nation's largest faith-based pension fund, Wespath works globally with corporations to address environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, with a focus on responsible and sustainable investing. “When I talk to friends and family, it seems we have something unique here.” –current employee The Glenview, IL headquarters building was awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Wespath strives to lessen its environmental impact, reinforcing the organization’s core value of stewardship. The agency has received Best Employees for Healthy Lifestyles and Eye on Health awards, and provides incentive programs that focus on the well-being of its employees. Our Values Teamwork – Integrity – Stewardship – Spirituality – Customer Satisfaction – Mutual Respect Our Mission We care for those who serve by providing investment and benefit services that honor the mission and principles of The United Methodist Church. We are currently operating as a hybrid work environment. Visit wespath.org/careers to view our open positions.
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- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Glenview, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1908
- Specialties
- ESG, Sustainable Investing, Pension and Health Benefits, well-being, OCIO, retirement plans, and church benefits
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1901 Chestnut Ave.
Glenview, IL 60025, US
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Rachel B. Miller (Wespath, Client Relations & Outreach Manager) and Karen Manczko (Wespath, Director Institutional Relationships) attended the BEYOND conference last week in St. Louis held at The Gathering. They had a wonderful time catching up and mingling with familiar faces from the UMC. The BEYOND conference provides connection, encouragement, inspiration & practical resources for church leaders. #BEYOND #UMC #TheGathering #Wespath Pictured: Matt Miofsky, April Casperson, Ryan Hebel and Amy Lippoldt.
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Wespath's own Kate Tallo (Green Team Leader) recently took part in the Global Ministries' EarthKeepers program. After which she expressed, "This program provided invaluable insights and practical tools, empowering me to advocate for climate justice in my local community with a more holistic and impactful approach." Make sure to register before March 14 at their link below! 🌍❤️
Are you passionate about caring for God's creation? As a Global Ministries EarthKeeper, you will receive support and learn skills needed to lead a creation care project in your community! Apply before March 14 to be eligible to attend the next online training in May: https://lnkd.in/dKTbDkV8 #BeUMC
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Your retirement with Wespath is safe and secure. With over 115 years of experience, expert oversight, and a fiduciary commitment, Wespath has navigated every challenge with care and expertise—ensuring your benefits remain protected and fully funded. You can have peace of mind knowing we’re here for you today and always. We’ve got you covered through every market turn. 💙 Read more from General Secretary and CEO, Andrew Hendren at the link below. #Wespath #RetirementSecurity https://ow.ly/PhBr50V8ux9
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Congratulations to our employees celebrating milestone anniversaries and to our award recipients at the recent Wesley Town Hall meeting! Your hard work and dedication inspire us all. Together, we celebrate your incredible accomplishments that drive our success! Here’s to many more milestones ahead! 🎉 #WeAreWespath #TeamExcellence
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This week at Wespath, we wrapped up Black History Month with a few sweet treats! 🍰 Indulging in mouthwatering desserts influenced by Black culture while soaking in the vibrant scenes and powerful stories of the Summer Of Soul documentary—a celebration of the iconic 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Happy Black History Month 🙌🏿 #BlackHistoryMonth #CulturalCelebration #DEI
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We're still beaming from our amazing time in Houston at the General Council on Finance and Administration of The United Methodist Church's LEAD Event! It was a true celebration of leadership, excellence, agility, and discovery. We're grateful for the connections made and the insights shared. Until next time! #LEAD #GCFA #UMC #Wespath Pictured below: Andrew Hendren, Rev. Romonica Malone Wardley, Celeste Eubanks, MA, Nate Berneking, Gray Southern, Kimberly Jenne, David Scott, Amy Lippoldt, Diana Welsh, Krystal Holmes, David Garvin, Tony Prestipino, Brant Henshaw and Eileen Kane.
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🚨 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ Wespath General Secretary, Andrew Hendren sat down with Amy Valdez Barker, PhD and Jennifer Watley Maxell from The Ministry Collaborative Podcast to discuss the frustrating trends in clergy health, the bright spots of positive impact, and how we might redeploy church assets for the greater good. It’s a conversation you don’t want to miss! Listen now: 🔗 https://ow.ly/Y8Sa50UZ1yG
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Wespath's Andrew Hendren (left) and Dale Jones (right) ran into Wayne Young of Interfaith FCU (middle) at the General Council on Finance and Administration of The United Methodist Church LEAD Event last week. There they celebrated crossing the $1 million mark in our partnership to help United Methodist clergy refinance their debt!
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Senior Business Architect Cindy Hwang has held different roles and been a part of different departments during her 13-year tenure at Wespath. Cindy’s work has impacted her colleagues, Wespath’s participants and organizations we serve by helping them get the answers they need, faster. She provides details of these impactful projects in her #WhyWespath.