...expected its savings would amount to when those bills come due. The retirement funds really needed the strong year, said Gary Bader, the state's chief investment officer. "We've certainly had our share of poor ones," he said. The Alaska Retirement...

...districts more than 50 percent additional on each teacher's salary.Not all the news was bad.Chief Investment Officer Gary Bader said investment returns this year have far exceeded projections, helping to close the gap.Investment consultant Michael...

...fees, but they also receive 20 percent of what they earn above fixed amounts between 6 percent and 8 percent, said Gary Bader, Chief Investment Officer for the state Department of Revenue.