Session
Actuarial 101
Actuarial 101 will provide a foundational understanding of how actuarial science is applied to the management and sustainability of public pension systems. This presentation will cover key concepts, offering insights into the mechanisms and methods used for pension plan funding. Attendees will learn how actuarial methods ensure that pension promises are met while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Turning Numbers Into Narratives
Several national public pension organizations regularly publish studies, surveys, and data from around the industry. South Dakota Retirement System’s staff actuary will share how SDRS uses data from these sources to highlight issues of importance to their stakeholders.
Learn More About Doug
Doug Fiddler, FCA, MAAA, ASA, EA
Doug Fiddler has worked with the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) since 2007, first as a consulting actuary and since 2014 as a staff actuary. He has over 35 years of experience in pension plans, focusing entirely on state and local governmental plans for over 15 years. He is a Fellow of the Conference of Consulting Actuaries, an Associate of the Society of Actuaries, a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries, and an Enrolled Actuary.
