Portico Benefit Service

Portico Benefit Services, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a multi-employer corporate pension plan established in 1987. The organization provides retirement and health benefits aimed at enhancing the financial, emotional, and physical well-being of pastors, rostered laypersons, employees, and their families associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Portico partners with various entities, including congregations, synods, seminaries, and ELCA-affiliated social ministry organizations, to administer a comprehensive benefits program. The governance of the program is overseen by a board of trustees, ensuring that the services provided meet the needs of their community effectively.