Leslie E. Billet

Based in New Jersey, Ms. Billet joined IFS in June 1997 to consult in all major aspect of the firm's work, especially retainer consulting and Operational Reviews. Ms. Billet is internal manager for eight retainer relationships, involving her in all aspects of client relationships. These include developing investment policy and asset allocation, conducting manager searches, preparing manager investment guidelines, evaluating and managing custody and manager transactions, monitoring risk and return, and assisting with some of the operational aspects of well-functioning investment programs. She has also assisted clients in developing and installing 401(k), participant directed programs. Ms. Billet has conducted searches for full service providers, helped Trustees select investment options, and reviewed record-keeping and administrative services and education programs.

Ms. Billet came to IFS from Brown Brothers, Harriman. Ms. Billet was an Investment Officer, where she helped to build the firm's investment management business in fixed income and equity products. From 1983 to 1991, Ms. Billet was employed by the New York Stock Exchange, where she helped to build an electronic exchange for fixed income trading.

Ms. Billet graduated magna cum laude from Boston University with a Bachelor's degree in political science. She earned her MBA in finance from Baruch College of City University of New York.