City of Abilene city Awards Financial Services Contract to Vanguard Strategic Equity Investors (August 2026)

The Abilene Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board unanimously selected the Vanguard Strategic Equity Investors fund to manage its $4 million SMID allocation, citing strong performance, diversification benefits, and lower fees. This award follows a competitive manager search and the termination of Kayne Anderson.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$4,000,000 allocation

Contract type

FINANCIAL_SERVICES

Renewal

Initial award of SMID allocation to Vanguard; specific contract duration or renewal options were not discussed in the minutes.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

City of Abilene Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board Agenda 2026-08-25

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the financial services contract by City of Abilene city?

Vanguard Strategic Equity Investors was awarded this financial services contract by City of Abilene city, as recorded on August 21, 2026. The contract value is $4,000,000 allocation.

How much is the Vanguard Strategic Equity Investors contract with City of Abilene city worth?

The Vanguard Strategic Equity Investors contract with City of Abilene city is valued at $4,000,000 allocation, covering financial services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Financial Services contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Abilene Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board Agenda 2026-08-25 (Agenda), dated August 21, 2026 from City of Abilene city. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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