What does a thorough due diligence review actually look like from the inside? In this interactive session, third-party due diligence analysts pull back the curtain on the processes and methodologies they use to evaluate alternative investment products on behalf of broker-dealers, RIAs and due diligence officers. From initial screening to ongoing monitoring, panelists will walk through what separates a strong product from a problematic one and where firms most often fall short. The session will also explore how Reg BI analytics are shaping the way due diligence is conducted, documented and presented to meet today's regulatory expectations.

Moderator: Rosemarie Leong, Ni Advisors
Speakers: Catherine Bowman, The Bowman Law Firm; Jake Heidkamp, FactRight; Kyla Ehrisman, Mick Law; Todd Phelan, Snyder Kearney

The securitized 1031 exchange market has evolved significantly -- from TICs to DSTs and now increasingly into 721 UPREITs. But as more DSTs roll into 721 structures, it's worth asking: is this trajectory always in the best interest of the investor? This session takes an honest look at the full cycle of 1031 exchange products across both real estate and energy, examining how each structure serves different investor needs and outcomes. Panelists will explore the growing prevalence of 721 UPREITs, the role AUM considerations play in product design, and when liquidation might actually be the better path for investors. This isn't about picking sides -- it's about equipping due diligence professionals with the right questions to ask when evaluating these structures. 

Moderator: Thayer Gallison, Cottonwood
Panelists: Mark Kosanke, Concorde Asset Management; Craig Covington, DAI Securities; Peter Matejcak, Baker McKenzie

Hear directly from the Honorable Mark T. Uyeda, Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in the marquee session of the conference. 

Commissioner Uyeda will open with remarks on the issues shaping today's regulatory environment, then sit down for a candid fireside chat with Darryl Steinhause, DLA Piper, on what's ahead for the SEC and the alternative investments industry.

A year ago, the 506(b) vs. 506(c) conversation was one of the most hotly debated topics in the industry. Today, the dust has settled -- or has it? This returning session revisits the discussion with fresh perspective, examining what the market has learned now that more sponsors have made the transition to 506(c) and general solicitation has become standard practice. Panelists will discuss the real-world impact of social media and digital marketing on capital raising, whether 506(b) still has a meaningful role to play, and how due diligence officers should be thinking about each structure depending on the product and distribution strategy. If you attended the earlier sessions, come see how the landscaped has shifted. If you're new to the conversation, this is the perfect place to get up-to-speed.

Moderator: Tom Voekler, Passco Companies
Panelists: Karlton Kleis, Arete Wealth; Amy Arnold, Concorde Investment Services; Rhys James, Williams Mullen

Hear directly from FINRA on corporate financing and advertising regulation -- what's shaping capital raising and advertising for alternative products. With ADISA's Legislative & Regulatory Committee Co-Chairs Deborah Froling, Kutak Rock, and Catherine Bowman, The Bowman Law Firm, leading the conversation, FINRA panelists will share best practices, current trends, and the regulatory hot spots firms can't afford to miss, plus an inside look at FINRA's rulemaking agenda and recent changes within its units. Don't miss this timely conversation on what you need to know now.

Panelists: FINRA Representatives Minh Le and Timothy Holland

FINRA will host office hours with staff from Corporate Financing and Advertising Regulation to engage with member firms on our oversight of capital raising and communications with the public. Staff will also be available to discuss the Financial Intelligence Fusion Center (FIFC) to support member firms with cybersecurity and fraud threat intelligence.

What's happening right now in these markets? In this session, in-house experts deliver focused updates across oil and gas, private credit, and real estate -- covering current trends or concerns, deal activity, and the risks and opportunities due diligence professionals should have on their radar heading into the second half of the year.

Speakers: James Lee, Purified Resource Partners; Aaron Schwartz, iCapital; Dana Petitto, Brookfield REIT

Some of the best due diligence lessons come from the deals that went sideways. This session examines real-world case studies of alternative investment products that didn't meet expectation -- were there warning signs? What broke down in the underwriting process? And what can the industry take away going forward. Built to be a candid look into the past to create a better future for investors.

Moderator: Brad Updike, Mick Law
Panelists: Bryan Mick, Mick Law; Amy Arnold, Concorde Investment Services; Aaron Pollak, VENTURE.co Holdings; Brett Evans, Evans Law

Back by popular demand, the DD Fireside Chat features a panel of seasoned due diligence officers sharing what's working, what they've learned, and how they're approaching the job day-to-day. From red flags to best practices, panelists will discuss how they evaluate products, manage ongoing diligence, and work with sponsors and third-party providers -- plus how technology is reshaping their workflows and raising the bar for what they expect from sponsors in product structures, fees, communication, and ongoing reporting.

Moderator: Matt Mayer, FactRight
Panelists: Andy Lee, Money Concepts Capital Corp.; Carol Jones, Arkadios Capital; Matt Medeiros, The Institute for Wealth