2014 Annual Advisor Conference
Navigating Your Entrepreneurial Vision
Where
The Cira Centre
2929 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(adjacent to 30th Street Station)
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House
The Vault Room
1426 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Gladstone Associates, a leading Business and Transaction Advisory firm, is pleased to announce our third annual conference event. Join leading industry experts who specialize in the RIA business to engage in an interactive discussion regarding the merger and acquisition environment, the dynamics surrounding
succession planning, and the strategic opportunities that currently exist for our industry.
Key topics covered during the conference will include:
- Planning for Effective Succession - This workshop helps entrepreneurs determine what matters
most during a transition phase, the best type of transition to meet their needs, their readiness level,
and the resources and blueprint needed to put the plan into action. *Hosted by Fidelity Institutional
Wealth Services. - Secrets of Successful Acquirers - Learn from entrepreneurs who have been successful in
acquiring other Firms. Panelists will discuss the opportunities, challenges, and rewards they have experienced first-hand with growing inorganically. - Update from Washington - Keynote Speaker Dale Brown, President & CEO of the Financial Services Industry, shares the latest and most reliable information on political trends, Dodd Frank actions, and
DOL and Treasury rulings that directly impact your Firm. - Key Performance Indicators - Panelists discuss KPIs in the Wealth Management Industry and their
impact on value.
This event is structured so attendees can ask questions relevant to their own practices and meet with
peers in an interactive forum designed to energize and challenge their thinking. Gladstone’s Annual
Advisor Conference provides an opportunity for Principals of successful wealth management firms and
boutique money managers to come together to discuss current business issues, as well as strategies
for future success.
Conference Agenda
May 13th
| 1:00pm | Registration Opens, Cira Centre |
| 1:30-3:30pm |
Workshop: Planning for Effective Succession Hosted by Waldemar Kohl, Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services |
| 5:00pm | Cocktail Reception, Del Frisco's |
| 6:00pm | Dinner, Del Frisco's |
May 14th
| 8:00am | Registration & Breakfast, Cira Centre |
| 9:00am | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
| 9:30am |
Secrets of Successful Acquirers Panelists: Rajini Kodialam (CoFounder/Managing Director, Focus Financial Partners), Matt Brinker (Senior VP, United Capital), Mark Skinner (President/CEO, U.S. Retirement Partners), Rush Benton (Senior Director, CAPTRUST) |
| 10:30am | Break |
| 10:45am |
Fireside Chat: The Breakaway Landscape Jason Rich (Head of Advisor Engagement & Acquisition, Merrill Lynch), Peter Rohr (Managing Director-Investments, Institutional Consultant, Merrill Lynch) |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm |
Update from Washington Dale Brown (CEO, Financial Services Institute) |
| 2:00pm | Break |
| 2:15pm |
Branding Your Investment Process Panelists: Jason Thomas (Former CIO, Aspiriant), Bill Landes (CIO, Gottex Fund Management) |
| 3:15pm |
Key Performance Indicators and Their Impact on Valuation Panelists: Andy Putterman (Former CEO, Fortigent), Owen Dahl (President, Gladstone Analytics), Al Zdenek (CEO, Traust Sollus Wealth Management) |
| 4:15pm | Closing Remarks |
Reserve your seat for $299
(Attend only the Fidelity Pre-Conference Succession Workshop for $99)
* A limited number of seats are available for non-RIA/Industry attendees at a rate of $1299. Please contact Carla McCabe (cmccabe@gstonellc.com) to register.
Hotel Information
For your convenience, we have reserved a block of hotel rooms at a nearby hotel at a nightly rate of $179. Please call the hotel directly to make your reservation. Reservations must be made by April 18th to guarantee the block rate.*
The Latham Hotel
135 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19403
877.528.4261
www.lathamhotelphiladelphia.com
Reference GLADSTONE when making reservations
*Hotel costs are not included in the registration fee.
Thank you to our sponsors:
