Family Office & Private Wealth Management Forum 2022

Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina, Newport, RI
July 18, 2022 - July 20, 2022

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As Opal Group’s flagship event, The Family Office & Private Wealth Management Forum has become Opal’s largest family office event in the world. Known for its rich history and magnificent mansions, Newport, RI attracts thousands of delegates each year. The voyage begins with an annual Regatta Cup race, giving delegates an opportunity to find their inner competitor, and race across the harbor. In the course of three days, family offices, private investors, and investment managers navigate their way through the choppy waters of the past recession, while continuing to explore the best ways to map out their portfolios. With over 1000 delegates there is always an opportunity to meet potential clients. Discussions will cover a wide variety of investment topics including direct investing, impact investing, non-correlated assets, and many more. Come join us this July-- the forecast calls for fun, networking, and favorable prospects for preserving your family’s wealth.

CONFERENCE FORMAT

This conference will exclusively feature dialogue driven panel discussions led by consultants and family offices. *Only Standalone Speakers will be allowed to use PowerPoints for educational purposes, but cannot pitch products.

Current as of July 12, 2022

8:00am

AMERICA’S REGATTA CUP NETWORKING EVENT

 

Boat Sponsors include:

Boomerang Capital Partners

Generus

Deskbee.co

Streamline Global

8:00am

Exhibit Set-Up

8:00am

Registration Desk Opens

11:00am

Exhibit Hall Opens

11:00am

Hospitality Lounge Opens

 

Sponsored by: EquityZen, Inc.

12:00pm

Opal Group & Chairman Opening Remarks

Presented by

Michael Pompian, Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Sunpointe Investments (MFO)

12:10pm

A Sustainable Approach to Multifamily Investing

Presented by

Andy Marrone, SVP Capital Markets, EcoVest Capital

12:30pm

Building Next-Generation Immunotherapies and Investor Value

Presented by

Craig Philips, President, Kineta, Inc.

12:50pm

An Insider’s View of Medicine’s next Blue Ocean Opportunity

Presented by

Dr. Andrew Holman, Co-Founder & CEO, Inmedix, Inc.

1:10pm

Introducing Art as an Asset Class – A New Era of Investment Solutions

Presented by

Allen Sukholitsky, CFA, Chief Investment Officer, MWC Capital Group

1:30pm

Keynote Discussion

A Global Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Outlook: State of the Global Economy and International Affairs

Moderator

James Rosebush, Chief Executive Officer, Intersection Impact Fund/The Wealth and Family Office Management Group (MFO)

Panelists

Stephen Colavito, Jr., Chief Investment Officer, Perigon Wealth Management

Paul Thanos, Director, Office of Finance and Insurance Industries, U.S. Department of Commerce

Ambassador Paula J. Dobriansky, Senior Fellow, Harvard University JFK Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs; and former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs

2:20pm

Family Office Structure Challenges: Setting the Stage for Managing a Family Office in Today’s World

Moderator

Dr. Alexandra Cook, CPA, CGMA, CFF, FAIA, Managing Member, Sunburst Ventures Florida (SFO)

Panelists

Thomas Wiese, President of Institutional Solutions, Crown Global Insurance Group LLC

Carol Pepper, CEO & Founder, Pepper International LLC (MFO)

Thomas J. Handler, J.D., P.C., Partner & Chairman of Advanced Planning and Family Office Practice Group, Handler Thayer, LLP

3:10pm

Non-Correlated/Niche Alternative Fund Strategies and Sectors that Help with Diversification

Moderator

Ronen Schwartzman, Chief Investment Officer, Cooper Family Office (SFO)

Panelists

Tim Partridge, Managing Director, Altera

Robert McGregor, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Coromandel Capital

Mark Volosov, CEO, Sage Residential Management LLC

Peter Early, Partner, Exos Financial

Joe Orsini, Director of Research, Eaglebrook Advisors

4:00pm

Networking Refreshment Break

 

Sponsored by: Inmedix, Inc.

4:20pm

Track A: Real Estate Investing: Building, Balancing & Adjusting Your Portfolio

Moderator

William Lappas, Managing Director, Woodbridge Capital Partners LLC (SFO)

Panelists

Dillon Lorda, Senior Portfolio Manager, AEW Capital Management, L.P.

Greg Friedman, CEO, Peachtree Hotel Group

Paul Odland, CEO & Founder, Belveron Partners

Cameron Gunter, Founder & CEO, PEG Companies

Track B: Capturing Opportunities in Private Credit & Alternative Debt Strategies

Moderator

Biff Pusey, Jr., Member, CrossGrain Family Investments

Panelists

Dean D’Angelo, Partner and Co-Portfolio Manager, Stellus Capital Management

Zack Ellison, CFA, CAIA, Managing Director & CIO, A.R.I. Venture Debt Opportunities Fund

Heston Nielson, Principal, Keystone National Group, LLC

Adam Crum, CEO, Valaurum

Himani Trivedi, Head of CLOs, Nuveen

5:10pm

Track A: Digital Assets: Investing in the Blockchain and Crypto Markets

Moderator

Sarah Hammer, Managing Director, Initiative on Diversity & Inclusion, The Wharton School

Panelists

Marcel Kasumovich, Head of Research, One River Digital Asset Management

Nico Cordeiro, CIO, Strix Leviathan

Phil J. Bonello, CIO, Plaintext Capital

Jennifer Murphy, CEO & Founder, Runa Digital Assets

Track B: COVID-19 and Education: How to Address the Future of Learning and The Lingering Effects of Unfinished Learning

Moderator

Thomas Haug, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Member, Aspen Tree Advisory

Panelists

Bri Trypuc, Executive Director, Robert Kerr Foundation, Trypuc Philanthropic Office

Sophia Swire, Founder & CEO, GEDI

Daniel Puder, MMA Champion/Founder of My Life/My Power, Transformational Tech Academy

Former Senator Steve Smith, American Federation for Children, Arizona State Senator, District 11

5:50pm

Keynote Discussion:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within Investment Management & Financial Services

Moderator

Tami Kesselman, Impact Strategist & Executive Coach, Next Gen Success LLC

Panelists

Monica Morton, President, Investigator, Consultant, K.N.O.W. LLC

Peter Murrugarra, Head of Manager Due Diligence, ClearVest LLC

David Grasso, CEO, Bold TV

Ashley Ramirez, Partner, Halogen Ventures

6:30pm

Networking Reception

Join us and unwind with fellow industry professionals & network by enjoying the open bars and passed hors d’oeuvres

 

Sponsored by: Sinatra & Co., Three Chord Bourbon

7:00am

Continental Breakfast

7:00am

Registration Desk & Exhibit Hall Open

7:00am

Hospitality Lounge Open

 

Sponsored by: EquityZen, Inc.

7:15am

Private Closed Session for Family Offices (Family Offices ONLY)

Facilitator

James Rosebush, Chief Executive Officer, Intersection Impact Fund/The Wealth and Family Office Management Group (MFO)

8:30am

Opening Remarks

8:40am

Track A: Evolution of International & Emerging Market Strategies: Where can Investors find Growth & Stability?

Moderator

Kamil Homsi, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, GRC Investment Group (Dubai) (SFO)

Panelists

Jim Seymour, Managing Partner, Pontefract Global Strategies, LLC

John Trammell, Managing Director, Symphony Financial Partners

Paul Homsy, Senior Advisor, Forbes Family Trust

Paul Kang, President/CIO, Member of the Investment Committee, AltaCap (SFO)

Track B: Sustainability and Environmental Preservation: How Can We Address Climate Change?

Moderator

Laurie Lane-Zucker, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Impact Entrepreneur, LLC

Panelists

Lina Constantinovici, Founder, Innovation 4.4

David Hamilton Nichols, Private Investor

Dail St. Claire, Director, Chairman, Finance Committee, St. Claire Consultants

Christopher Abbate, Managing Director, Riverstone Holdings LLC

Joley Michaelson, CEO, The Sun Company

9:30am

Track A: Driving Growth with Private Equity and Venture Capital: Deal Structures + Opportunities

Moderator

Tim Rafalovich, Senior Vice President of Private Equity, Wells Fargo

Panelists

Senofer Mendoza, Founder and General Partner, Mendoza Ventures

Jeff Thompson, Partner, ATX Venture Partners

James Spann, Founder, Managing Partner, Boyd Street Ventures

Eric Thomassian, Senior Director, EquityZen

Track B: Tax Efficient Strategies for the Current Market

Moderator

Skip Coomber, III, President, Coomber Family Estates (SFO) / Dragon Trust

Panelists

Anthony Nanula, Chief Investment Officer, Sinatra & Company Real Estate

Abe Schlisselfeld, Senior Managing Director, CBIZ Marks Paneth

Alan Solon, Chairman and CEO, EcoVest Capital, Inc.

10:20am

Networking Refreshment Break

 

Sponsored by: Troutman Pepper

10:50am

ReThink Cyber Security – Cyber Wellness through Agentless Attack Surface Management

Presented by

Peter Bookman, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, guardDog

11:10am

Single Family Residential: What We See?

Presented by

Robert Jafek, Principal, Boomerang Capital Partners

David Nielson, Director - Lending, Boomerang Capital Partners

11:30am

Trends in Private Funds and Direct Investments

Presented by

Chris Rossi, Troutman Pepper

11:50am

Opportunities for Family Offices to Co-Invest with Pensions & Municipalities in the EV Space

Presented by

Shane McMahon, Executive Chairman, Ideanomics

Alf Poor, Chief Executive Officer, Ideanomics

12:10pm

Creating a Legacy of Real Wealth Through Leverage Trust Planning

Presented by

Vince Munno, President & CEO, Universal Financial Consultants

12:30pm

Keynote Panel Discussion

Capital UNTAPPED! – How Professional Athletes are using their Innovation, Investing and INFLUENCE Capital to drive Impact and Business Ventures, and how the Family Office investor community can partner to elevate their projects and Return on Investments.

Moderator

Daniel Hughes, Founder/Co-creator of Athletes Influence, Partner, LOHAS Advisors

Panelists

Warrick Dunn, 3X NFL All-Pro Running Back, Founder of Homes of Holiday and Warrick Dunn Charities (WDC), 2019 Muhammed Ali Legacy Award Recipient

Rashad Evans, UFC Hall of Fame inductee, Former Light Heavyweight Champ, current ESPN analyst, Co-founder, Umbo

Terrell Davis, 3X Pro Bowl, Super Bowl Champion and MVP, NFL HOF Running Back, Co-Founder of DEFY

1:15pm

Networking Luncheon

2:30pm

Tracking the Smart Money: Family Office CIO/CEO Roundtable

Moderator

Dr. Alexandra Cook, CPA, CGMA, CFF, FAIA, Managing Member, Sunburst Ventures Florida (SFO)

Panelists

Clark Cheng, CFA, FRM, CAIA, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Merrimac Corp. (SFO)

Howard Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, Cooper Family Office (SFO)

Brian DeLucia, Managing Partner, Arrivato LLC (SFO)

3:10pm

Track A: Examining Alternative Investment Strategies for the Future: Opportunities, Risks and Returns

Moderator

Michael Pompian, Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Sunpointe Investments (MFO)

Panelists

Adil Hasan, Director, Real Estate, Yieldstreet

Nelson Chu, Founder & CEO, Percent

Anthony J. Annino, Chief Executive Officer, RiverRock Funds, LLC

Alejandro Levy, USA & International Family Office Consultant, InvestX Capital Ltd.

Mark Simmer, Managing Partner, CIO, Clear Haven Capital Management

Track B: Creating an Impact Portfolio + Best Practices to Aligning Your Mission

Moderator

Tami Kesselman, Impact Strategist & Executive Coach, Next Gen Success LLC

Panelists

Dan Katz, Co-Founder, Amberwave Partners

Jennifer Kenning, CEO & Co-Founder, Align Impact

Eugenio Briales, VP of Capital Markets, Justly

4:00pm

Track A: Investing in Cutting Edge and Disruptive Technologies: Direct and Co-Investments

Moderator

Thomas Haug, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Member, Aspen Tree Advisory

Panelists

Wright Steenrod, Partner, Iriba Capital

Amir Jafri, CEO, Immunicom, Inc.

Peter Bookman, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, guardDog

Anna Dayn, Managing Partner, New End

Track B: Philanthropy and Its Role in the Family Office

Moderator

Richard Marker, Co-Director/Founder, UPenn High Impact Funder Academy, Founder, Institute for Wise Philanthropy

Panelists

Joanne Florino, Vice President of Philanthropic Services, Philanthropy Roundtable

Ellen Israelson, VP Philanthropic Services, CMO, Jewish Communal Fund

Mina Lu, CEO, Victoria’s Voice Foundation

4:40pm

Track A: Investing in Artificial Intelligence: What Does the Future Hold for AI and Web 3.0?

Moderator

Samira Salman, Chief Operating Officer, Heathside Ventures (SFO)

Panelists

Mark Jackson, Quantum Evangelist, Cambridge Quantum Computing

Zai Ortiz, Creator. Entrepreneur. Innovator, ZAI

Mark Anderson, CEO, Pattern Computer

Track B: Cannabis and Psychedelics: Investing in Alternative Health and Wellness

Moderator

Adi Divgi, President & Chief Investment Officer, EA GLOBAL LLC

Panelists

Chris Yetter, Founder and Portfolio Manager, Dumont Global

G. Ryan Ansin, Co-Founder, Revolutionary Farms

Tiby Erdely, Founding Partner, KEY Investment Partners

Danielle Leone, Managing Partner, PrivateCapIntel

Del Jolly, Former Outreach Director for Decrim Denver Psilocybin Initiative, Co-founder, Unlimited Sciences & Umbo

5:30pm

Investing in Health and the HealthCare Sector – Where are the Opportunities?

Moderator

Abigail Laufer, Chief Executive Officer, Ferguson Family Office (SFO)

Panelists

Dr. Andrew Holman, Co-Founder & CEO, Inmedix, Inc.

David Marks, Partner, Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis LLP

Dr. Roxanna Namavar, DO, Healthcare and Biotechnology Advisor, Cooper Family Office

David Hendren, Partner and Senior Advisor, Novastone Capital Advisors (SFO)

Bruce Mackler, CEO, Ethicann Pharmaceuticals

6:20pm

Summer Social Networking Bash

 

Thank you to our Sponsor: guardDog, PrivateCapIntel, Inmedix, Inc.

8:15am

Continental Breakfast

8:15am

Registration & Exhibit Hall Open

9:00am

Opening Remarks

9:15am

Sourcing Opportunities & Due Diligence in Today’s Market

Moderator

Peter Murrugarra, Head of Manager Due Diligence, ClearVest LLC

Panelists

Anna Dayn, Managing Partner, New End

Richard Blair, Director, Alternatives, Shepherd Kaplan (MFO)

Dennis Crowley, President Private Markets, Trellis Software

10:15am

Masterminds: How To Add $100K+ In Profit To Your Bottom Line and Increase Your Impact In 5-10 Hours a Month

Presented by

Brad Hart, Founder, Make More Marbles

10:35am

Keynote Fireside Chat:

Athletes View on Investing in Alternatives and How the Next Generation of Players Are Looking to Co-Invest

Facilitator

Tracy Deforge, CEO and Founder, The Players' Impact

Speaker

Lonie Paxton, 3x SuperBowl Champion, New England Patriots, CEO, Kindhumans

Joe Cardona, NFL Player, New England Patriots

Matt Chatham, NFL Analyst

Kelly Laferriere, Chief Business Officer, A-Rod Corp

11:00am

Networking Refreshment Break

11:20am

Risk Management Overview: Key Considerations and Tools to Manage Risk

Moderator

Brandon Laughren, Chief Investment Officer, The Laughren Group (SFO)

Panelists

David Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, Founder & Senior Investment Management Consultant, Equitas Capital Advisors

Robert Maroney, Founder and Managing Member, Engineers Gate Investments LLC (SFO)

12:00pm

Family Governance and The Family Office: Planning for the Next Generation

Moderator

James Leach, President, Leach Family Holdings (SFO), Rhode Island PBS Foundation

Panelists

Susan R. Schoenfeld, JD, LL.M. Tax, CPA, MBA, CEO/ Founder, Wealth Legacy Advisors LLC

Pierre duPont, Partner, Cerity Partners (MFO)

Thomas J. Handler, J.D., P.C., Partner & Chairman of Advanced Planning and Family Office Practice Group, Handler Thayer, LLP

12:50pm

Private Closed Session for Family Offices (Family Offices ONLY)

Facilitator

Iva Kaufman, Founder, Iva Kaufman Associates

2:10pm

Conference Concludes

4star
Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina
Newport, RI


Hotel Room / Rates
Newport Marriott
25 America's Cup Ave Newport, RI 02840
$379
The Hotel Viking
One Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI 02840
A daily Resort Charge, currently $30.00 per room, per night plus tax will be added.
$429
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
49 America’s Cup Newport Newport, RI 02840
A daily amenity fee, currently $20.00 per room, per night plus tax will be added.
$329 Standard
$529 Balcony Room
Friday / Saturday night, is subject to availability at a higher rate. Please contact Marcela Celma | mcelma@opalgroup.net for additional information
*Prices exclude taxes

NO-SHOW POLICY:
If a guest does not check-in on the reserved check-in date (and has not notified the hotel of any changes), the room will be subject to release. If the room is released, deposits will not be returned and guest credit card will be charged for the entire stay.

Upon the conclusion of the conference, all reservations will be reviewed and any additional nights and/or misc. charges to prepaid reservations will be charged to your credit card as well.

Registration Pricing

Standard Rate
Managers/Service Providers $3,495
End-Only Family Offices over $100M in AUM**, Non-Discretionary Consultants, Endowments, and Foundations can be verified for complimentary access (must allocate to 3rd party fund managers) Complimentary*

Money Manager and Service Providers are those who raise capital from family offices or institutional investors or sell their product and services to family offices, managers, or institutional investors.

** End-Only Family Offices must have a minimum of $100M in investable AUM. They cannot have any products or funds raise capital for from other family offices or institutional investors. They must also look to allocate to 3rd party investment funds managers.

*Subject to Opal Group’s verification and approval. Only individuals who are solely investing on their own behalf can be verified for a complimentary pass. Solution Providers or Fund Providers to third parties will not be able to receive complimentary access. As investment portfolios/strategies are constantly changing, we reserve the right to re- verify past delegates for future complimentary passes.

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