Invest in yourself to kick off the conference! Start the day with a low-impact strength class -- controlled bodyweight movements and isometric holds that build stability and leave you awake for the sessions ahead. No equipment needed, all levels welcome. Wear work out clothes and bring water; mats are provided.

Yaletown 4

A relaxed, informal gathering designed specifically for those newer to the ADISA ecosystem -- a chance to meet fellow first-timers, get a feel for how ADISA events work, and start building the kinds of relationships that make this community so valuable.

Yaletown 4

The Great Wealth Transfer to Women

Women are projected to control roughly $34 trillion in U.S. investable assets by 2030, with more than $50 trillion transferring to them in the decades ahead.  This session explores why women are a defining force in wealth management, how they approach investing differently, and where firms still fall short -- covering trust, communication, values-based investing, and legacy planning. Advisors, sponsors, and industry leaders alike will leave better positioned to serve the clients driving the next era of wealth.

Moderator: Tamara Williams, Williams Consulting
Participants: Robin Edgar, Wealth Progression Group; Alanah Phillips, Break Up With Your Broker-Dealer; Susan Jones, Sorelle Wealth Partners; Eileen Duff, iCapital

Mont-Royal

BDAC -- Nolita 1

RIA Council -- Nolita 2

Sponsor & Independent Roundtables -- Nolita 3

Join ADISA leadership as we open the conference with a look at the association's work over the past year, what's ahead on advocacy, education and membership fronts, and recognition of the members whose contributions have shaped the industry.

Speakers: 2026 CPC Chair Katie Shook, Eagle Point Credit Management; 2026 Annual Conference Co-Chair Aaron Pollak, VENTURE.co Holdings; 2026 Annual Conference Co-Chair Sydney Hockaday, Concorde Investment Services; ADISA President Matt Iak, U.S. Energy Development Corporation; ADISA CEO Jade Miller

Belmont 4 & 8

Stanger and Mountain Dell present the numbers behind the market: capital raise across non-traded REITs, BDCs, interval funds and DSTs, 1031 exchange volume, sponsor and product-level trends, and how this year's pace compares with prior cycles. A data-driven baseline for sessions that follow.

With Taylor Garrett, Mountain Dell Consulting, and Kevin Gannon, Robert A. Stanger & Co.

Belmont 4 & 8

Three sector specialists -- private credit, real estate, and oil & gas -- take stock of where the markets stand as 2026 closes and what to watch in 2027. Panelists will cover the conditions shaping each asset class heading into the new year: capital flows, pricing, credit and supply dynamics, and the risks most likely to reshape the outlook. An early framing session designed to inform the conversations across the rest of the conference.

Presenters: Jake Bracken, Green Street; Aaron Schwartz, iCapital; Matt Iak, U.S. Energy Development Corporation; William Butler, Brazos Midstream

Belmont 4 & 8

Designed for attendees newer to the ADISA community, this casual evening is a relaxed way for younger professionals in alternative investments to connect with peers and build lasting relationships within ADISA.

At Fight Club Las Vegas

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Exhibit Hall

Featuring Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), House Financial Services Committee

A look at where the major regulators and Congress are headed. Panelists cover recent NASAA updates and proposals, initiatives emerging from FINRA Forward presented directly by FINRA, and current SEC rulemaking and priorities. Congressman Troy Downing, a member of the House Financial Services Committee and a former state securities and insurance regulator, adds the Capitol Hill view on the legislation shaping capital formation and access to private markets. Together the panel unlocks what each means for sponsors, broker-dealers, and advisors in the year ahead.

With ADISA Legislative & Regulatory Committee Chair Catherine Bowman, The Bowman Law Firm; ADISA Government Consultant Tom Rosenfield, J.D., CAE, HillStaffer; Joe Sheirer, FINRA; and Congressman Troy Downing

Belmont 4 & 8

Back by popular demand!

What to expect:

• Interactive demos
• Tools that simplify compliance
• Due diligence workflows
• Smoother client onboarding and processing
• Meet the teams and see real-time capabilities in action

Both session will take place on Tuesday, October 6!

Are you a technology firm interested in participating? Contact Tanisha Bibbs.

Marquee Sponsor:

Participants:

Who knows alternatives best? A panel of industry veterans competes in a fast-paced, game show-style showdown, racing to answer foundational questions -- and teaching the room in the process. Categories span offering structures and their benefits and risks, suitability and disclosure, due diligence, and the legal, tax and regulatory issues that come with alts across real estate, energy, equipment and commercial debt. Putting the "fun" in fundamentals!

Host: Greg Mausz, Skyway Capital Markets
Participants: Louis Rogers, Capital Square; Brandon Balkman, Net Lease Capital; Tim Snodgrass, Madison Capital; Chris Cole

Mont-Royal 1

Attorney Jeopardy!

This session will be a quick-fire fun format. Come hear the answers to your questions from the industry's legal experts.

Panelists: ADISA General Counsel Tom Voekler, Passco Companies; Darryl Steinhause, DLA Piper; Peter Matejcak, Baker McKenzie; Chip Cunningham, Williams Mullen; Bryan Mick, Mick Law

Mont-Royal 1

An introduction to oil and gas investment programs: the assets and capital deployment strategies involved, along with the primary product types -- operated and non-operated drilling programs, mineral rights and royalty programs, and structures eligible for Section 1031 and QOF treatment. Panelists will also discuss the income tax features and benefits relating to each. A foundational session for those new to oil and gas programs, and a useful refresher for anyone building on prior energy education.

Moderator: Arthur Loyd, Citizen Energy Ventures
Participants: Jim Nagle, Arete Wealth Management; Larry Steinberg, Cabin Advisors; Griffen Davis, Cetera Financial Group 

Nolita 2

Mentorship gets talked about constantly and structured rarely. This session brings together professionals from across the alts ecosystem to examine what makes these relationships work, including how to make the initial ask, how to set expectations without over-formalizing, and why the mentor often gains as much as the mentee. Practical and transparent by design, the discussion is built for professionals at any career stage who want relationships that compound rather than coffee meetings that go nowhere.

Moderator: Katie Peterson, Sightbridge Capital Partners
Participants: Jeff Bangerter, Bangerter Financial Strategies; Christy Hutchison, Trusted Edge Advisory; Hunter Lee, Capital Square

Nolita 3

Private placement life insurance and variable annuities have long existed at the intersection of insurance, tax planning, and alternative investments -- but a convergence of investor demand, product innovation, and regulatory clarify is pushing them firmly into the mainstream alternative investment conversation. In this fireside chat, executives from leading carriers Prudential and Zurich join a portfolio manager from Millennium Fund to explore how PPLI and PPVA structures are evolving as distribution and access vehicles for sophisticated alternative strategies. Topics will include the mechanics of insurance-wrapped alts, suitability and compliance considerations for broker-dealer home offices and registered reps, what fund managers need to understand about operating within these structures, and where the market is headed. Whether you're a sponsor evaluating new distribution channels, a home office building out your approved product shelf, or a rep looking to deepen your client conversations, this session offers a 360-degree view from the people shaping the space.

Moderator: Peter Magnuson, Osaic
Participants: Natalie Ross, Prudential Financial; Melissa Haag, Zurich

Nolita 1

A working introduction for advisors new to DSTs or looking to add them to their menu. Panelists cover the fundamentals -- what a DST is, why it exists, the 1031 timeline and debt replacement -- then move to practice building: identifying the right client, developing referral relationships with CPAs, brokers and QIs, and explaining structure, fees, and expectations once a client is in. Real advisor examples throughout.

Moderator: Andy Wang, Passco Companies
Panelists: Ashley Romiti, GCA 1031; Brandon Bruckman, Insight Investment Advisers; Zach Hoffman, DFPG Investments

Nolita 1

In this interactive case-study session, sponsors, advisors, and junior due diligence analysts will learn how senior due diligence officers think through different aspects of a new offering. Using several case studies emphasizing different alternative product structures, three DDOs will talk through red and green flags, with the goal of creating and communicating stronger offerings that better protect investors and the alternative investments industry.

Moderator: David Sengstock, Mick Law
Panelists: Bart Malcom, Cetera Financial Group; Lauren Adolphson, DAI Securities; Jake Tyndal, CreativeOne Securities

Nolita 2

As model portfolio providers increasingly incorporate interval funds and other limited-liquidity vehicles into their alternative investment sleeves, the industry faces a new set of structural questions. This session features Envestnet discussing their recently launched portfolio models built around interval fund structures, joined by a portfolio manager from one of the underlying fund sponsors to provide an inside look at how these products are constructed and managed.

Panelists will explore the mechanics and rationale behind incorporating limited-liquidity alternatives into model-based delivery, along with the practical challenges this innovation raises for the distribution chain; from advisor suitability and client communication, to broker-dealer due diligence frameworks built for daily-liquid products, to sponsor-level considerations around capacity and redemption management. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of where this trend is headed and the questions their firms should be asking now.

Moderator: Peter Magnuson, Osaic
Participants: Todd Rais, Envestnet; Stacey Snyder, Franklin Templeton

Nolita 3

This panel brings together leading financial and real estate trade journalists for a behind-the-scenes look at how industry news is covered and why certain stories rise above the rest. Panelists will discuss the topics and trends capturing their attention, how stories are evaluated and selected, the growing influence of AI on journalism, and what distinguishes a compelling pitch from the hundreds they receive each week. They will also explore the media's role in shaping perceptions of alternative investments and the industry's evolving narrative.

Designed for sponsors, advisors, broker-dealers and RIAs, the session will focus on how to translate complex products, data and trends into clear, relevant narratives that resonate with both media and their audiences. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of today's media landscape and actionable ideas for engaging more effectively with journalists.

Moderator: Jennifer Fitzgerald, ADISA
Participants: Damon Elder, AltsWire; Mike Consol, Real Assets Adviser; Joe Palmisano, Connect Money

Mont-Royal 1

Back by popular demand!

What to expect:

• Interactive demos
• Tools that simplify compliance
• Due diligence workflows
• Smoother client onboarding and processing
• Meet the teams and see real-time capabilities in action

Both session will take place on Tuesday, October 6!

Are you a technology firm interested in participating? Contact Tanisha Bibbs.

Marquee Sponsor:

Participants:

Mont-Royal 2

Hear from top-producing advisors in a candid, peer-to-peer conversation about the strategies behind their success. They'll share the business-building habits, client service philosophies, and growth decisions that have helped them build elite practices. The session concludes with an audience-driven "Ask Me Anything," giving attendees the opportunity to explore the topics that matter most to their own businesses and leave with practical ideas they can implement immediately.

Moderator: Jessica Correnti, Capital Square
Panelists: Jamie Furlong, Concorde Investment Services; Colin Mansfield, Global Wealth Partners; Jennifer Taylor, Madison Avenue Securities; John Harvey, WealthForge

Nolita 1

The Custody Rule requires an RIA to conduct initial and ongoing due diligence on any custodian or broker-dealer holding alternative investments. This session looks at both sides of that obligation: what the review actually entails from the RIA's seat, what custodians and broker-dealers should be prepared to provide when asked, and which disclosures an RIA must make about those relationship -- whether independent or affiliated.

Moderator: Rajeev Kotyan, Innovative Advisory Group
Participants: Michelle Thomas, CNB Custody; Jason DeBono, Inspira Financial

Nolita 2

AI is producing real operating leverage inside alternatives firms, compressing document review, diligence workflows and reporting cycles that once consumed days of analyst and compliance time. This session is a practical guide: which models suit which tasks, how to structure prompts and workflows for reliable output, where firms are finding measurable efficiency, and what makes those gains defensible. Panelists will cover data handling, supervision and recordkeeping, along with candid accounts of what has worked and what has not. Attendees will leave with a guide to identifying high return use cases in their own operations and the controls to establish before deployment.

Participants: Zach Adams, The Gladstone Companies; Sara Judd, North Capital Private Securities; Steve Ogrin, ALTSeek | Buttonwood Due Diligence

Nolita 3

Many financial professionals assume their E&O policy provides comprehensive protection only to discover gaps in coverage when a claim, cyber incident, or regulatory matter arises. This session will explore the evolving risk landscape facing advisors, broker-dealers, RIAs and other financial services firms, including where traditional E&O coverage may fall short and how directors & officers (D&O) and cyber insurance can play a critical role in a broader risk management strategy.

Panelists will discuss common misconceptions about policy limits, coverage exclusions, and supplemental insurance solutions, while sharing real-world examples and lessons learned from claims and coverage disputes. Attendees will leave with practical guidance for evaluating their current insurance program, identifying potential gaps, and asking the right questions of their insurance providers and risk management teams.

Moderator: Lilian Morvay, Independent Broker Dealer Consortium
Participants: Dan Hetzel, Ausdal Financial Partners; Brett Evans, Evans Law; John McKenna, ARC Express & Surplus; Kevin Lawrence, QBE Claims Director

Mont-Royal 1

A practical program for registered representatives and advisors putting AI to work in day-to-day practice. We will walk through the lifecycle at a practical level: choosing a project worth automating, knowing which tools your firm allows and permissible uses involving client information, conducting human-in-the-loop review before output reaches a client, keeping records your compliance team will accept, and judging whether the time savings are real.

Host: Trevor Nesbitt, Finseeka
Participants: Tom Van Horn, TIFIN.AI; David Slovick, KSR Law

Nolita 1

Taxes are often one of the largest drags on investment performance and wealth accumulation. This session explores how financial advisors can help clients keep more of their money working and improve after-tax outcomes through strategies including Opportunity Zone investments, Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) for 1031 exchanges, oil and gas investments, Roth conversion planning, and other tax-efficient solutions. Attendees will learn where each strategy fits, which client profiles are most appropriate, implementation considerations, and common pitfalls to avoid -- providing a practical framework for incorporating tax-advantaged alternatives into comprehensive wealth planning.

Moderator: Alex Samoylovich, CEDARst Companies
Participant: Matt Chancey, Realta Equities; Brian Raleigh, Raleigh Wealth Solutions; Robert Omohundro, Alexander Capital

Nolita 2

We all know by now that Opportunity Zones are both back and permanent. We all have an opinion about what the new rules actually mean and how 2.0 deals should look for advisors, investors, and the due diligence folks reviewing them.

This panel puts those opinions to the test. We will ask our panelists up to 10 questions about the most debated aspects of OZ 2.0, and each panelist must deliver a verdict: overrated, underrated, or properly rated. No hedging and no safe answers. You will hear real disagreement from diligence folks and advisors who review and position these deals every day, and you will leave knowing where the real opportunity in OZ 2.0 sits.

Moderator: Russ Putnam, FactRight
Participants: Andy Lee, Money Concepts Capital Corp.; Brent Parker, Novogradac; Nick Rosenthal, Griffin Capital Company

Nolita 3

A deeper dive into the operational and structural risks embedded in oil and gas investment programs and their capital deployment strategies, along with the analytics and due diligence practices needed to assess return profiles. The conversation will also cover the characteristics and strengths common to sponsors that perform well, and the challenges and headwinds faced by those that fall short of executing their strategies. For those looking to elevate their knowledge of O&G programs and sponsors evaluations.

Moderator: Brad Updike, Mick Law
Participants: Mark Atchity, Cabin Securities; Sam Irvani, Waveland Energy; Chris Spence, Mewbourne Oil Co.

Mont-Royal 1

Back by Popular Demand: Fireside Chat with Broker-Dealer Executives

Alternative investments have moved from niche allocations to essential portfolio tools. In this engaging fireside chat, senior broker-dealer executives will discuss how they're driving firm growth by expanding advisor adoption of alternative investments. Learn how they're identifying opportunities, educating advisors, managing due diligence, and responding to evolving investor expectations. Discover why alternatives continue to gain momentum as a way to enhance diversification, generate income, manage volatility, and provide access to investment strategies beyond traditional stocks and bonds. 

Moderator: Joanna Venetch, Hana Solutions
Participants: David Millican, Arkadios Capital; Doug Blake, Kingswood

Belmont 4 & 8

In today's evolving real estate landscape, disciplined DD analysts apply a consistent underwriting framework across asset classes while tailoring their approach to the unique demand drivers, risk factors, and operational nuances of each sector. This presentation explores how analysts evaluate and compare multifamily, industrial, self-storage, energy infrastructure, and data center real estate to identify relative value and risk-adjusted return opportunities.

At the core of DD analysis is a focus on three pillars: cash flow durability, supply-demand dynamics, and capital intensity. While these principles remain constant, their application varies meaningfully by asset class.

Moderator: Amy Arnold, Skyway Capital Markets
Participants: Amy Kelly, Alexander Capital; Justin Martin, Legacy Wealth; Rosemarie Leong, Intuition Due Diligence

Mont-Royal 1

Integrating alternatives into your practice demands seamless alignment across diligence, disclosures, internal policies, ongoing oversight, and advisor education. Join industry leaders who have successfully architected alternatives infrastructure from the ground up as they share what worked, what failed, and the critical pitfalls to avoid. You'll leave with an understanding of different approaches and actionable strategies for building a compliant, resilient alternatives framework that protects your firm while expanding client value. 

Participants: Rajeev Kotyan, Innovative Advisory Group; Dennis Allen, Urban One; Sylvia Kwan, Ellevest

Nolita 2

A look inside the framework behind a defensible DST approval: evaluating sponsor track record, underwriting the underlying real estate, and building a documentation record that holds up under examination. This deeper dive into DSTs will cover what should be required of sponsors, where offerings fall short, and how the standard has shifted. 

Moderator: Brian Sanborn, NexPoint
Participants: Lance Stafford, Arkadios Capital; Houston Hyde, FactRight; Madison Hayes, Independent Financial Group

Nolita 3

Next to program performance, liquidity is a primary matter in understanding investment programs. Is liquidity built around the strategy, or is the strategy built around liquidity? Step into different scenarios and understand product formation with the minds of sponsors representing multiple investment structures and strategies. You will leave this session with a deeper knowledge of mechanics of liquidity features. 

Moderator: Taze Mueller, The Strategic Financial Alliance
Participants: Randy Anderson, IIM Capital; Collin King, Noble Royalties; Matt Fries, Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation 

Nolita 1

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak joins us for a wide-ranging fireside chat on innovation, entrepreneurship, and the technologies reshaping the business and finance. Expect candid stories, sharp insights, and the signature humor of one of Silicon Valley's most beloved pioneers -- a can't miss session for the ADISA community. 

Interviewer: Adin Lohry, Skyway Capital Markets

Keynote Sponsored By:

Belmont 4 & 8

Committees:

Legislative & Regulatory Committee -- Nolita 1
Education Committee -- Nolita 2
Marketing Committee -- Nolita 3
Tech Committee -- Mont-Royal 1
Inclusion & Next Generation Committee -- Yaletown 3
Membership Committee -- Yaletown 4