This session brings a noted cast of industry veterans to identify aspects of alternative investments and pass on their knowledge. We will examine typical varieties of offering structures and the corresponding related potential benefits and risks associated with investments in alts. Examples of topics covered will be the investment process of sales, suitability and required disclosures. Panelists will identify how certain rules and regulations apply to the various types of offerings and why due diligence is an absolute critical part of the process to identify potential risks. Alternative investments cover a wide variety of industry sectors, including but not limited to real estate, energy, equipment and commercial debt. This session will also address some of the legal, tax and regulatory issues surrounding alt offerings with some of the best minds in the industry!

Moderator: Greg Mausz, Skyway Capital Markets

Session coordinator: Greg Mausz, Skyway Capital Markets

How do registered reps and advisors successfully work with wholesalers? Some of the nation's top wholesalers share their tales and experiences on strategic partnerships with producers. This session will go beyond the standard ideas of basic value-add and budget requests, helping all producers discover additional ways to collaborate and build their business.

Moderator: Kyle Kadish, IBN Financial Services

Session coordinator: Kyle Kadish, IBN Financial Services

A riveting session to help guide sponsors in the sea of platforms and processes.

We will discuss:

• Requirements for books and records
• TA processing with technology
• Distribution strategies
• Document execution
• Accreditation
• Identity verification
• Custodian requirements

Moderator: Aaron Pollak, VENTURE.co

Participants: Tony Olivo, Vistra; Sean O'Toole, 1776 Wealth; Sara Judd, North Capital Private Securities

Session coordinator: Aaron Pollak, VENTURE.co

Join industry experts as they dive into the evolving landscape of Delaware Statutory Trusts. This dynamic session will explore the latest tax trends and hot buttons, regulatory developments and innovative strategies driving and shaping DST investments.

Session coordinator: Chip Cunningham, Williams Mullen

In 2024, and despite the continuance of lingering headwinds in commercial real estate, the oil and natural gas sector of ADISA's sponsor group raised approximately $1.4 billion across multiple program strategies that included drilling, minerals and royalty rights acquisitions, non-operated working interests, and QOF structured programs. This sets the course for an interesting path for these sponsors in 2025-2026, as oil prices and drilling costs have begun to stabilize, where natural gas sponsors are positioning for significant growth in 2025-2029 with LNG exporting and data center growth. Come and hear from established upstream companies where oil/gas markets and opportunities have been recently, and more importantly, are likely to go in the future under a supportive POTUS and prospects for market success.

Facilitator: Michelle Galeski, Rep Driven Results
Participants: Jeffrey Slotterback, WhiteHawk Energy; Woody Soemantoro, MDS Energy Development; Shanna Keaveny, Texakoma

Session coordinators: Brad Updike, Mick Law; Joanna Venetch; Hana Solutions

Industry standards (and likely your broker-dealer's written supervisory procedures) require registered representatives to properly vet investment opportunities independent of their firm's own practices. Three registered reps from separate firms were nominated by their broker-dealers to share their process behind compliance, discuss what they have uncovered, and pitfalls avoided. Attendees will leave this session armed to review offerings and reduce business risk.

Session coordinator: Kyle Kadish, IBN Financial Services

Private wealth investment among retail investors is growing exponentially, as is the adoption of 506(c) private placements alongside traditional 506(b) offerings. In this increasingly diverse industry, investment sponsors and advisors are confronted with new opportunities to market these offerings to their clients, but still have countless pitfalls to avoid. Join us for a comprehensive discussion and presentation on what you can and cannot promote, as well as strategic approaches to a successful marketing campaign.

Moderator: Sydney Hockaday, Capital Square

Session coordinator: Jill Swartz, Spotlight Marketing Communications

WHY DO WE NEED ALL OF THAT!

Come hear what some legal experts believe are the appropriate and necessary disclosures in a Private Placement Memorandum. Come see examples of proper and improper disclosures and the reasons behind certain formats and required information.

Session coordinators: Darryl Steinhause, DLA Piper; Tom Voekler, Williams Mullen

Join us as we explore the intricacies of navigating 40-act rules and restrictions to bring private credit offerings to market in the independent broker-dealer channel. We'll hear from attorneys and issuers who will discuss how they continue to innovate in an environment complicated by the additional rules and restrictions associated with creating a security that invests in securities.

Session coordinator: Nate Romero, Arkadios Capital

In this session, we will explore the strategic implementation of alternative investments within a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) practice. We will cover the benefits and challenges of incorporating alternatives such as private equity, private credit, real estate, hedge funds, and infrastructure into client portfolios. Participants will gain insights into asset allocation strategies, due diligence best practices, technology and regulatory considerations. Additionally, we will discuss how to engage clients in understanding alternatives and managing their expectations. Whether you are new to alternatives or seeing to optimize their use, this session will provide valuable tools for success.

Session coordinator: Rizwan Ibrahim, Accretive Wealth Management

ADISA explores some of the newest entrants to the space. In investigative style, we unpack some of the investment products as they vie for attention.

Session coordinator: John Grady, ABR Dynamic Funds

Join us for a 1031 industry update and deep dive on the data provided by Mountain Dell. Mountain Dell will go over the data they have compiled from the DST/1031 space from 2024, the trends we are seeing, and what to expect in 2025. Dive in deeper than the stats with FactRight leading the discussion with Mountain Dell, and interacting with the attendees to answer everyone's questions about where we are headed with this market in 2025.

Moderator: Jake Heidkamp, FactRight
Guest: Kevin Bradburn, Mountain Dell Consulting

Session coordinator: Jade Miller, Bourne Financial Group

Data centers and infrastructure have dominated headlines and media coverage for the past few years. Join us for a discussion with leading industry experts as we go beyond the headlines and explore dynamics in the infrastructure and data center sectors. Key areas of focus will include challenges and opportunities in the current market, supply and demand fundamentals, development timelines, typical investment structures, liquidity considerations, valuation, and many other topics.

Session coordinator: Jake Heidkamp, FactRight

What are all the key relationships you need to launch a new product in the ADISA space. From the appropriate distribution partner, legal expertise, accounting backup, sales force, due diligence - the list keep going. What makes sense to start with and why are each of these needed.

Session coordinator: Sam Kinzeler, Sovereign Partners

As demand for alternative investments grows, registered investments advisors (RIAs) must navigate complex product structures to ensure efficiency, compliance, and client suitability. This session will explore best practices for structuring alternative investment offerings with an RIA framework, covering fun types, liquidity considerations, regulatory constraints, and operational efficiencies. Experts will discuss how to balance access, transparency, and risk management while leveraging technology and strategic partnerships to streamline implementation. Whether you are a sponsor launching a new offering or an RIA integrating alternatives into your investment portfolios, this session will provide actionable insights to enhance your alternative investment strategy.

Moderator: Kyla Ehrisman, Mick Law

Session coordinator: David Pittman, Bonaventure

Featuring Special Guest Amy Walter

Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Popular On-Air Political Analyst

For more than 25 years, Amy Walter has built a reputation as an accurate, objective, and insightful political analyst with unparalleled access to campaign insiders and decision-makers.

Walter is the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and a frequent on-air analyst. She appears weekly on “Politics Monday” on the PBS NewsHour and is a regular Sunday panelist on NBC’s “Meet the Press” and CNN’s “Inside Politics” and appears frequently on “Special Report with Bret Baier” on Fox News. 

Since 1998, Walter has provided election night coverage and analysis. She is the former political director of ABC News and the former editor-in-chief of The Hotline. Named one of the “Top 50 Journalists” by Washingtonian magazine, Walter was also dubbed one of the most powerful people in politics in George magazine. She also won The Washington Post’s Crystal Ball Award for her spot-on election predictions.

Walter graduated summa cum laude from Colby College, honored with an honorary PhD and now serves on the Board of Advisors. She is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics.

Join us for a fireside chat with leading independent broker-dealer executives as they discuss how they have successfully driven revenue for their firms by utilizing alternative investments. They will share the strategies, product trends, and operational approaches that have contributed to their firms’ growth in a shifting market. Gain valuable insights into what has worked, lessons learned, and how these firms have adapted to capitalize on opportunities in the alternatives space.