7th Annual RIA West Investment Forum | Institutional Investor Institute | 9 October 2018 | The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey, 4375 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, USA

Preliminary Agenda

The future of wealth management, as ever, is an unknowable thing. A few years ago, we spent much of this forum debating whether or not robo-advice would displace independent advisors entirely. Through grit and determination, this hasn’t happened and (according to our advisory board members) it won’t: robo-advisory been reduced from a major threat to a peaceful partner. That’s not to say we should rest on our laurels, however. The great transfer of wealth is underway. In many fundamental ways bigger than ESG, younger investors want to allocate their money differently. Many of them were starting their careers during the 2008 financial crisis and are distrustful of the establishment. Where can advisors look to meet their needs so that they can hang on to these hard earned assets? Is the ‘democratization of alternatives’ through the rise of platforms going to change the opportunity landscape? Which ETFs and passive vehicles should form the core of best-in-class RIA portfolios? Which active managers are worth it?

Beyond investing, change is rife in the RIA industry. At the risk of trying to get blood from a stone, the M&A discussion isn’t going anywhere. Unique value propositions are becoming harder and harder to define. Technology firms are scrambling to create holistic solutions for RIAs, but no one has the silver bullet yet. Who will come out on top? With investment management becoming increasingly commoditized, what are the added services that will win big clients?

Each year, our final forum of the year will tackle the big questions facing the future of the industry. Looking ahead to 2019 and beyond, the 1.5 day event will encourage leaders in this industry to debate, discuss, and collaborate to propel their businesses and the industry to new heights

Through expert presentations, peer-driven breakouts, and panel discussions, we will discuss the change, disruption, and innovation in the future of wealth management and solutions to succeed.

2018 Preliminary Discussion Topics
•Taking the Pulse: Anonymous Polling Session
•The Future of the Industry in the Context of Major Macro and Geopolitical Forces
•How to Build a Best-In-Class RIA Firm
•Branding and Marketing
•Hiring and Serving the Next Generation
•Holistic Technology: Creating the Ideal Client Experience
•Interview: Opportunities Outside of the U.S. – Emerging and Developing Markets
•Building Better Portfolios in the Age of Disruption and Innovation
•Fees and Pricing Strategies to Grow Your Practice
•Integrating Behavioral Finance into Your Practice
•Success from Within: Creating a Firm Culture
•SHARK TANK! Managers Present Their Best Ideas for Consideration
•Where Behavioral Finance Meets Client Experience
•Investing Like an Institution
•Disruptive Companies & Technologies
•Impact Investing
•Creating a Sustainable Business
•M&A: Is There Anything New Under the Sun?
•Financial Planning or Investment Expertise – How to Put Your Best Foot Forward
•Millennial Advisor Panel Discussion: The New Guard
•Interval Funds
•Private Equity Investing for RIAs

2018 Speakers

Richard Busillo
CEO, RTD Financial, PA

Michael Zeuner
Managing Partner, WE Family Offices, FL

Barbara Young
CEO, CIO, Founding Principal, Cypress Wealth Advisors, CA

Brian Pollak
Partner, Evercore Wealth Management, NY

Robert Stone
Partner, Telemus, MI

Jonathan Foster
President & CEO, Angeles Wealth Management, CA

David Becker
President, Northern Oak Wealth Management, WI

Andy Hart
President, Delegate Advisors, MA

Rita Lee
Director of Research, Brouwer & Janachowski, CA

Russell Norwood
Founding Partner, Managing Director, Venturi Wealth Management, TX

James Callahan
Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Janiczek & Company, LTD., CO

William Hornbarger
Chief Investment Officer, Moneta Group, MO

Patrick Barry
Managing Partner, Barry Investment Advisors, MA

Kenneth Bower
Managing Director, Clayton Financial Group, MO

Eric Godes
President and Chief Operating Officer, Daintree Advisors, MA

Michael J. Vogelzang
President & Chief Investment Officer, Boston Advisors, MA

Matthew Cooper
President, Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors, CA

Cosmin Lucaci
Vice President, Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc., IL

John Mannix
CEO, Baldwin Brothers, MA

Scott Sorensen
Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst, Vigilant Capital Management, NH

Debra Brennan Tagg
Managing Partner, Brennan Financial Services, TX

Brock Moseley
Founder and Managing Director, Miracle Mile Advisors, CA

Greg Plechner
Principal & Wealth Manager, Modera Wealth Management, NJ