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Join us in New York on December 6-8 to learn how unlisted closed end funds are structured and how they contribute to a well-diversified portfolio. Considered alternative investments, interval and tender offer funds can help build wealth while reducing volatility as their values are not tied to the larger fluctuations of traditional assets and markets. During this immersive two-day event, learn from and network with leading asset managers as well as distribution and industry partners.

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IPA MEMBERS / NON-MEMBERS

GENERAL SESSIONS / NETWORKING

IPA Members: $799

Non-Members: $1199

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BROKER-DEALERS / RIAs ONLY

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IPACONNECT 2022 ATTENDING FIRMS

ASSET MANAGERS  |  BROKER-DEALERS  |  RIAs  |  INDUSTRY PARTNERS  |  FINTECH

(More registering daily)

2B Communications
Accretive Wealth Management
Alston & Bird LLP
Alpha Growth PLC
Altidar by SK Research and Due Diligence, LLC
Alternative Investment Exchange (AIX)
AMG
Andalusian Wealth Management
AOG Wealth Management
Apollo Global Management, LLC
Apollon Wealth Management
Arkadios Capital
Avantax Wealth Management
Bank of America
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Benchmark Investments
Blueprint Financial Strategies
Bow River Capital
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
Cabot Lodge Securities, LLC
CAIS
Calamos Investments
Caliber
Cantor Fitzgerald
Cavria Advisors, LLC
Cetera Financial Group
Certis Capital Management
Cetera Financial Group
CIM Group
CION Investments
Clifford Chance US LLP
Cliffwater, LLC
Coastal One

Computershare
Corporate Investments Group, Inc.
DTCC
DWS RREEF Property Trust
Eagle Point Credit Management LLC
Eisner Advisory Group LLC
Endurance Financial
Equifinancial, LLC
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
FactRight, LLC
Franklin Templeton Alternative Investments
Franklin Templeton Wealth Management Alternatives Distribution Group
FS Investments
GCB Private Wealth
Hamilton Lane, Inc.
Hines Securities, Inc.
iCapital
IDB Capital
International Monetary Fund
Janus Henderson Investors
John Hancock Investment Management
Kingsbarn Realty Capital
Kingswood U.S.
KKR & Co. (Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co.)
LaSalle St. Securities, LLC
Lemon8Creative
Lighthouse Life
LPL Financial
Marathon Asset Management
Mick Law P.C.
Money Concepts
Marathon Asset Management
Mick Law P.C.

Money Concepts
MSF Capital Advisors
NexPoint
NI Advisor
Nasr Consulting
NexPoint
NI Advisors
Nuveen
Oxford Funds, LLC
PGIM Real Estate
Phoenix American Financial Services, Inc.
Preferred Capital Securities
Private Advisor Group
Prospect Capital Management
Protected Investors Of America
RCM Investments
RealBlocks
Robert A. Stanger & Company, Inc.
Sanctuary Wealth
Sigma Financial Corporation
Skyway Capital Markets
Snyder | Kearney, LLC
SS&C Technologies
Thales Capital
TIAA
The Bowman Law Firm, LLC
UBS
UBS Financial Services Inc.
UBS Global Wealth Management
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
Upmarket Co
Wealthforge Securities, LLC
WealthForge Technologies, LLC (Altigo)
XA Investments

2:00 PM

Registration Opens

Gotham Foyer

3:30 – 3:45 PM

Welcome and Opening Session

Gotham Park Ballroom

3:45 – 4:45 PM

Gotham Park Ballroom

GENERAL SESSION

Unlisted Closed End Fund Trends and Our 2023 Forecast

As we close out 2022, let’s look at how unlisted closed end funds performed.  Are they on target for a record-breaking year in capital raise? Who are the market leaders and who are emerging trailblazers?

Gotham Park Ballroom

Kevin Gannon
Chairman & CEO,
Robert A. Stanger & Company, Inc.

Kimberly Flynn
Managing Director, Alternative Investments,
XA Investments LLC

4:45 – 5:45 PM 

Gotham Park Ballroom

GENERAL SESSION

Investing and Uncertainty: What Does Success Look Like?

With more defined headwinds, will we be seeing additional bouts of volatility and how does that effect top asset managers and their ability to find value in investing and give fixed-income investors a place to find risk adjusted returns?
With inflationary pressures, rising interest rates and the results of the midterm election cycle as considerations, hear what success looks like in 2023 for mangers and investors. How are manager approaching investing and distribution in response to some market uncertainty? What investment solutions are being positioned and why?

Moderator
Elana Margulies-Snyderman
Director, Marketing, Eisner Advisory Group LLC

Doug Krupa
Co-Head of U.S. Private Wealth Partners, Global Head of Wealth Product, KKR & Co

Michael Reisner
Co-Founder, Co-President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, CION Investment Group, LLC

Dennis Martin
Global Head of Private Wealth and Investor Solutions, PGIM Real Estate

Justin Arasin
Senior Managing Director, Head of US Wealth Alternatives, Nuveen

5:45 – 7:15 PM 

Gotham Foyer

Opening Networking Reception – Sponsored By

8:30 – 9:30 AM 

Networking Breakfast

Gotham Foyer

9:30 – 10:30 AM 

Gotham Park Ballroom

GENERAL SESSION

Class Considerations: A View from Real Estate, Credit and Private Equity 

In light of tightening economic policy, rising inflation, and other secular changes, how are portfolio managers from across the asset classes thinking about where we are today and where we are headed? Join a panel of industry vets from the credit, real estate, and private equity classes for an economic outlook through their respective lenses. They will cover asset management and portfolio allocation in a choppy economic landscape and offer insights into their investment philosophies.

Moderator
Anastasia Amoroso, Managing Director and the Chief Investment Strategist at iCapital

Fran Beyers
Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets,
Cliffwater, LLC

Michael Trihy
Director and Portfolio Manager,
Bow River Capital

Zach Forman
Managing Director, Client Portfolio Manager,
Apollo Global Management

10:30 – 11:00 AM 

Networking Break

Gotham Foyer

11:00 – 12:00 PM 

Gotham Park Ballroom

GENERAL SESSION

Enhancing Advisor Access and Experience 

Alternative investments have historically been more difficult to access for investment advisors and their clients.  Interval and Tender offer funds offer a registered ’40 Act solution familiar to RIAs with flexible design and often distribution through familiar channels, however challenges still exist.  Service providers, alternative investment marketplaces, advisory networks, platforms, and others across the ecosystem offer solutions to help mitigate education, access, reporting and transparency gaps.  Learn about how incumbents and various technology firms are approaching these opportunities to increase access to alternatives.  
 This panel will discuss: 
  • What are the biggest challenges facing managers delivering these products and advisors seeking access?
  • Which technology solutions help capitalize on opportunities for advisors?
  • What gaps still exist and where can industry collaboration improve the client experience?

Moderator
Nick Darsch 
Managing Director, Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC

Justin Schwartz
Executive Director,
DTCC

Terrence McCarthy
Director, Fund Management,
CAIS

Sheldon Chang
President,
CrowdStreet Advisors

Fred Shaw
Chief Risk Officer and Global Head of Operations,
Hamilton Lane

12:00 – 1:00 PM 

Gotham Park Ballroom

Working Lunch & Fireside Chat – ESG Investing: Analysis, Decision-Making and Driving Change

In the midst of a turbulent market, investors and financial professionals alike continue to focus on Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) factors in undertaking holistic investment analysis and in decision-making. In addition, a robust ESG practice has become essential for recruiting, engaging, and retaining competitive talent. Join professionals from across financial services for this Fireside Chat on how companies can deliver sustainable and inclusive products to meet the requirements of investors, employees and other stakeholders. The Chat participants will also discuss ways to promote equality and inclusivity in investing and offer tactical takeaways to implement in your own business.

Moderator
Emily Vande Krol
Principal, CIM Group

Lynette Jefferson, Managing Director, Head, UBS Sustainable & Inclusive Investing Solutions, UBS Financial Services, Global Wealth Management US

Radhika Shroff
Managing Director, Private Equity Impact,
Nuveen / TIAA

1:15 – 2:00 PM 

Gotham Park Ballroom

GENERAL SESSION

Regulatory and Compliance for Interval and Tender Offer Closed-End Funds

Take a fresh look at regulatory changes and compliance considerations that increase the attractiveness of interval and tender offer funds that are organized as “closed end” funds. Learn about organizational issues, registration, and ongoing regulatory and compliance matters regarding funds registered under the 1940 Act, including SEC, FINRA, tax and other considerations. The panel will discuss relevant benefits and safeguards for broker-dealers, registered investment advisers and financial professionals – including increasing investor base and providing liquidity to investors.

Moderator
Benjamin Wells
Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Martin Dozier
Partner,
Alston & Bird LLP

Chintan Muchhala
Partner,
Ernst & Young (EY)

Karl Egbert
Partner,
Baker & McKenzie LLP

Owen Pinkerton
Partner,
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

2:00 – 3:00 PM 

Gotham Park Ballroom

GENERAL SESSION

What to Consider When Performing Due Diligence on Closed End Funds

Hear from those who preform due diligence on closed in funds and what they contemplate during their reviews. Leave this session with a better understanding of the nuances between interval funds and tender offer investments. We will alsotake a deeper look into liquidity options, risks, and overall benefits of these alternative investment structures.

Moderator
Ashley Pridemore
Member, Snyder | Kearney, LLC

Matt Fries
IPA Chair-Elect,
Head of Product, Cetera Financial Group

Patrick McGowan
Managing Director, Head of Alternative Investments, Sanctuary Wealth

Charlie Waterman
Head of Due Diligence,
FS Investments

3:00 – 3:45 PM

Networking Break

Gotham Foyer

4:00 – 6:00 PM 

Due Diligence Symposium (Attendees: Broker-Dealer/RIAs & Presenting Sponsors Only)

PDF GROUP AGENDAS

6:00 – 7:00 PM 

Networking Reception

Gotham Foyer

7:30 PM 

Dine arounds

Offsite

7:45 – 8:30 AM 

Networking Breakfast

Gotham Park Ballroom

8:45 – 11:30 AM 

Due Diligence Symposium Sessions
(Attendees: Broker-Dealers, RIAs, and Presenting Sponsors Only)

PDF GROUP AGENDAS

DUE DILIGENCE
PRESENTING SPONSORS

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The IPA is looking forward to one of its most engaging and interactive conferences of the year. As an IPA event sponsor, your organization will receive maximum visibility and promotion through a variety of marketing materials, member communications, event signage and social coverage.

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity for marketing exposure throughout the event.

For more information on sponsorships, email Megan Gavin or call (202) 548-7187.

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HOTEL / LOCATION

InterContinental New York Times Square

300 W 44th St,
New York, NY 10036

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Limited to Firm Executives (who manage product approval), Due Diligence Officers, and RIAs only.

This event is not intended for Registered Representatives.

Attendance Requirements:

  • Tuesday, December 6, 2022 – 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM ET
  • Wednesday, December 7, 2022 – 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM ET
  • Thursday, December 8, 2022 – 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM ET

Broker-Dealer Firm Executives and Due Diligence Officers and RIAs are complimentary to attend and qualify for complimentary hotel rooming and transportation related expenses up to $500 applicable to air, train, or car travel for up to 2 individuals per firm. IPA will cover a maximum of 2 rooming nights based on qualified event attendance per person. You will be notified by IPA Staff if more than 2 representatives registered from the same firm.

Hotel, airfare, and similar charges are paid for by IPA Sponsor members as part of a qualified due diligence event, based on the understanding that registrants will attend all event sessions and other activities as may be specified. IPA reserves the right to no refund amounts, or a portion thereof, of any registrant who does not adhere to attendance requirements above.

Transportation:
The IPA covers up to $500 in travel costs. Travel should be booked by the individual. The IPA processes reimbursements after your attendance has been confirmed at the event. If traveling by air, travel reimbursement will be based on Main Cabin travel only.

Hotel Rooming Policy:
DO NOT BOOK YOUR HOTEL DIRECTLY. IPA will provide the hotel a rooming list with the information entered during registration. You do not need to book your own room. Charges will only be incurred for incidentals, additional rooming beyond two days or if you do not show up/cancel your room. Your room must be cancelled 72 hours prior to your arrival date for no charge to be incurred. If you must cancel, please notify Emily Wills at 202-548-7191.