Luke Fortson, Investment Analyst

Luke Fortson is an Investment Analyst for the Missouri Department of Transportation and Highway Patrol Employees’ Retirement System (MPERS). He reports directly to the Investment Manager. Luke assists with the day-to-day operations of the investment portfolio including, but not limited to, performance management, monitoring investment managers, working with consultants and custodial banks, and the preparation of analytical reports.

Luke has 10 years of financial and accounting experience in state government.  He previously worked at the Missouri Gaming Commission where he was a financial analyst. As an analyst for Gaming, he completed in-depth audit reviews of financial records for individuals and corporations applying for a license to participate in gaming activities. He also examined various financial and other reporting documents to assess financial stability and suitability for managing a gaming operation in Missouri.

Luke earned his Master’s Degree of Business Administration with concentration in Accounting in addition to a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a degree in Accounting from the University of Central Missouri. He is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Fraud Examiner, and has completed Level II of the Chartered Financial Analyst Program.