Wespath Benefits and Investments

Wespath Benefits and Investments (Wespath) is a not-for-profit administrative agency of The United Methodist Church based in Glenview, Illinois. Established in 1908, the company supervises and administers retirement plans, investment funds, and health and welfare benefit plans. Wespath administers two types of plans, Defined Contribution (DC) and Defined Benefit (DB). DC plans include the United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP) and the Retirement Plan for General Agencies (RPGA). DB plans include the Pre-1982 plan and MPP annuities (monthly benefit payments received by retired clergy). The assets are managed by the board of directors.