The Pension Research Council sponsors interdisciplinary research on the entire range of private pension and social security programs. Becoming a member of the Pension Research Council with your tax-deductible gift will support research projects, annual conferences, and special events.
Connect
Connect with industry experts at our annual Symposium, covering topics of timely interest to members.
Engage
Engage your institution in the social, economic, legal, actuarial, and financial implications of the PRC’s research.
Support
Support scholarly research on global aging, successful retirement, and public and private pensions.
Principal Level Membership ($100,000+)
Principal level members are entitled to all of the below, plus:
- Nominate one additional person to attend the Pension Research Council’s Spring Symposium.
- Meet with Dr. Olivia S. Mitchell to discuss shared goals and plan engagement with the Pension Research Council,
including possible future opportunities to create customized Executive Education on retirement security.
Executive Director Level Membership ($50,000-$99,999)
Executive Director level members are entitled to all of the below, plus:
- Nominate one additional person to attend the Pension Research Council’s Spring Symposium.
- Discuss shared goals and plan engagement with the Pension Research Council.
Executive Director Level Members:
Director Level Membership ($25,000-$49,999)
Associate Level Membership ($10,000-$24,999)
Associate level members may:
- Nominate up to two people to attend the Pension Research Council’s annual Symposium.
- Receive important pension and benefits research published by the Pension Research Council.
- Choose one individual to attend an exclusive networking event hosted by the Pension Research Council in the fall.
- Propose individual and/or team-based long-range research projects based on Members’ research interests, to be carried out under the aegis of the Pension Research Council.
- Receive information about Executive Education offerings sponsored by the Aresty Institute of the Wharton School.
- Receive reports on “breaking” research in the form of working papers, affording access to important and policy-relevant analysis in a timely manner.
- Participate in dissemination via the Pension Research Council’s social media and website.
Associate Level Members:
- AARP
- Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
- Capital Group
- Fidelity Investments
- FINRA Investor Education Foundation
- Great Gray Trust Company
- International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
- Investment Company Institute
- James Moore, G’97, GRW’99
- J.P. Morgan Asset Management
- The Pew Charitable Trusts
- State Street Investment Management
- T. Rowe Price
- TIAA Institute
- WTW
As a member, you are part of the community of organizations supporting the Wharton School
Media Releases
Wharton School’s Pension Research Council Welcomes J.P. Morgan Asset Management as Associate Level Member
The Pension Research Council at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that J.P. Morgan Asset Management has rejoined the Council as an Associate Member for 2025. Read More
Wharton School’s Pension Research Council Welcomes Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America as Associate Level Member
The Pension Research Council at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) has joined the Council as an Associate Level Member for 2025. Read More
Wharton School’s Pension Research Council Welcomes The Pew Charitable Trusts as Associate Level Member
The Pension Research Council at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that The Pew Charitable Trusts has rejoined the Council as an Associate Level Member for 2025. Read More