LOG IN Forms Contact Us Institutional Investor? Visit Wespath.com Retirement & Investments Health & Well-Being Plan Sponsor Services About Wespath INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY As a fiduciary, Wespath acts in the best interests of our investors and makes a conscious effort to manage our investment program in a manner consistent with the principles of The United Methodist Church. We place a high priority on providing professional investment management and implementing best practices geared toward achieving positive financial results. Our investment philosophy is reflected in several key areas: Long-Term Perspective Wespath is dedicated to caring for those who serve—past, present and for generations to come. Our commitment to our investors extends decades into the future, and it is our fiduciary duty to have an investment philosophy that reflects this long-term view. We avoid shortsighted pursuits of quarterly results, looking instead for above-benchmark performance and low risk over extended time periods. Diversification Wespath’s investing approach provides global diversification through our multi-manager funds. Our selection of high-quality, well-managed funds allows for broadly diversified portfolios across asset classes, styles and strategies. Active Management We believe carefully selected active managers add value in less efficient markets through long-term strategic asset allocation decisions and fund construction. Our process is designed to identify investment managers who have demonstrated the ability to consistently deliver competitive results. Sustainability Our investment process proactively incorporates the consideration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions across asset classes and in the selection of external asset managers. We understand the risks and opportunities facing investors in our changing world, and we seek to implement sustainable investment activities that will positively influence long-term performance. Investment Beliefs Our investment approach is grounded on a core set of Investment Beliefs. Learn more Resources Our Funds Sustainable Investment Investment Team Caring for those who serve since 1908 Resources Events Contact Us Visit our website for Institutional Investors: Wespath.com Address 1901 Chestnut Ave., Glenview, IL 60025 Phone 800-851-2201 Contact Us Terms & Conditions Privacy Sitemap Careers FAQ © 2021 Wespath Benefits and Investments, a general agency of The United Methodist Church. All Rights Reserved. The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits of The United Methodist Church, Incorporated in Illinois, a general agency of The United Methodist Church ("Wespath") is a not-for-profit corporation and is exempt from U.S. federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates Wespath provides administrative and investment services to benefit plans for plan sponsors controlled by or affiliated with The United Methodist Church (the "Church") and also provides certain administrative and investment services to institutional investors organized and operated exclusively for religious, benevolent, or charitable purposes which are related to the Church.