2026 Alternatives in Wealth Management - West

September 29, 2026 – September 30, 2026

The Langham Huntington

1401 S Oak Knoll Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106

ABOUT

Institutional Investor is delighted to convene some of the most brilliant minds in the world of independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), multi-family offices, single-family offices, broker-dealers, private banks, and trust companies. Our aim is to foster discussions, debates, and evaluations of the realm of alternative investments.

The content and subjects for this event are meticulously curated by an advisory board comprising seasoned experts from various facets of the wealth management industry. This ensures that the agenda is driven by peers, offering engaging, forward-looking, and informative insights. Whether your interests lie in private equity, private credit, real estate, venture capital, natural resources, commodities, and beyond, the expert presentations, panel discussions, and workshops will cater to every executive in attendance.

2026 ADVISORY BOARD

Christopher Schelling, Director of Private Investments, Caprock

Karim Ahamed, Partner, Cerity Partners

Hristo Stefanov, Director of Research, Cetera Investment Management LLC

Ramesh Poola, Chief Investment Officer, Creative Planning

Angela Raitzin, Managing Director, Cresset Capital

Jonathan Dane, Chief Investment Officer, Managing Partner, Defiant Capital Group

Sylvia Kwan, Chief Investment Officer, Ellevest

Brian Pollak,  Partner, Portfolio Manager , Evercore

 

Philip Chao, Managing Member, Chief Investment Officer, Experiential Wealth

Karen Bean Giamundo, Vice President, Wealth Management, Kestra Financial

Jason Hoody, Head of Investment Manager Analysis, LPL Financial

Scott Yi, Head of Alternative Investments, Perigon Partners

Patrick McGowan, Managing Director, Head of Manager Research and Alternatives Investments, Sanctuary Wealth

Jack R. Mahoney, Principal, Simon Quick Advisors

 

 

Stephen Biggs, Managing Director, Head of Alternative Investments, The Mather Group

Eric Bennett, Chief Investment Officer, Tolleson Wealth Management

Brian Heider, Senior Director of Investments, Partner, True North Advisors

Christian Gannon, Director of Investments, Twickenham Advisors

Rocio Ortega, Partner, WE Family Offices

Doug Huber, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Wealth Enhancement Group

Chris Maxey, Managing Director and Chief Market Strategist, Wealthspire Advisors

VENUE

The Langham

The Langham Huntington, Pasadena has been welcoming visitors to southern California in a tradition of style and luxury for over 100 years. Experience refined rooms and stylish suites featuring unique offerings for an unforgettable stay. 

The Langham Huntington

1401 S Oak Knoll Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106
USA

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CONTACT US

For more information, please contact:

Cynthia Huynh

Bob Edmunds

     Executive Director Head of IR, Wealth
     212-224-3688
   cynthia.huynh@institutionalinvestor.com

      Sr Executive Director, Sales
     212-224-3649
   robert.edmunds@institutionalinvestor.com

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