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Education Luncheon - Private Credit Market Overview

Join us for an Education Luncheon on September 17th at noon to 1:30 PM. The U.S. private credit market has evolved significantly over the years and continues to grow rapidly. Despite challenges in today’s market environment, strong tailwinds are pushing the asset class forward. Golub Capital is a private credit specialist with 30 years of experience providing financing solutions to middle market companies and navigating multiple market cycles. Join us to learn why we believe lending to healthy, resilient U.S. middle market companies backed by private equity sponsors represents an attractive and broad opportunity set in today’s market environment. Speaker - David Manzano, Managing Director Mr. Manzano joined Golub Capital in 2020 and is a Managing Director on the Product Specialist team. He is responsible for supporting business development and investor relations as a subject-matter expert for the Firm, strategies and products. Previously, Mr. Manzano was a Partner, Managing Director and co-head of the Senior Debt Business in the Private Debt group at AEA Investors, where he was responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of middle market club and syndicated leveraged loans. Prior to this position, he was a Principal and Portfolio Manager at Callidus Capital Management, where he managed several collateralized loan obligations. Prior to that, Mr. Manzano was an investment banker in the Leveraged Finance group at Merrill Lynch & Co. and began his career at The Chase Manhattan Bank. Mr. Manzano earned his BA in Government from Cornell University. He received an MBA in Finance from Columbia University. 1.5 CE Credits Available to CFA Society Hartford members REGISTER TODAY!

Education Luncheon Fixed Income Today and the Opportunities Ahead

Fixed Income Today and the Opportunities Ahead An interactive discussion where we will review of the current state of the fixed income markets – from the Fed and rates to the Sectors and Spreads. We will then turn our focus to the future and where we see the opportunities in bonds. SCHEDULE : 12:00 – 1:30 PM 30-40 minute presentation followed by Q&A. COST | Includes Lunch (Salad, Entrée, and Dessert) Members & a Guest Current CFA Society Hartford members and their guest attend for $20.00. Finance students and those enrolled for CFA exams attend for $20. Non-Members   $40.00 1.5 CE Credit awarded for CFA Society Hartford members. REGISTER TODAY James Meyers, CFA Principal PGIM Fixed Income James Meyers, CFA, is a principal and portfolio strategist for PGIM Fixed Income. James is responsible for providing financial advisors and their clients with detailed insight into the investment process, sector allocation and security selection strategy, and risk management framework for PGIM Fixed Income managed portfolios. He also provides financial advisors and their clients with the current market outlook, tactical positioning, and strategic views of PGIM Fixed Income investment teams. Experience.   Before joining PGIM Fixed Income in 2018, James was the head of fixed income ETF strategy for PowerShares by Invesco. Previously, he was a multi-sector portfolio manager at Hartford Investment Management Company managing fixed income portfolios for institutional clients, retail funds, and internal general account mandates. Earlier in his career James spent five years as a fixed income and FX investment strategist for Citigroup Smith Barney, focused on retail and private bank clients. Prior positions held by James include fixed income index analyst and fixed income portfolio assistant. Education.   James received a BS in finance and management from the Stern Undergraduate School of Business at New York University. James holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a member of the Stamford Society of Security Analysts. REGISTER TODAY SPONSORED BY

Education Luncheon & Panel Discussion: Private Wealth Management Practice – Recognizing Enterprise V

Join us for lunch as our panel of experts discuss the key factors that determine the enterprise value of a Private Wealth Practice. October 30, 2024 at Capital Grille, Hartford  “Private Wealth Management Practice – Recognizing Enterprise Value” Private Wealth Practices are traditionally valued on AUM and fees collected.  Learn how client demographics as well as the products and strategies employed impact Enterprise Value. Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Capital Grille, Hartford, 12:00 to 1:30 PM. Join us for lunch as our panel of experts discuss the key factors that determine the enterprise value of a Private Wealth Practice. Raymond H. Bovich, CFA, Partner | Wealth Manager, Wooster Square Advisors, LLC.  Panel Moderator. View Bio Francis “Frank” McGrail, Registered Corporate Coach, Strategic Partner at Team Performance Group   has over thirty years of experience leading and growing successful wealth management organizations. Frank’s topic, “Preparing your Practice for Transition,” considers transition to retirement, transfer or the sale or purchase of a business. View Bio Kevin J. Lane, Managing Partner, M&K BIZ Consulting, LLC , brings thirty years of experience in matching Private Wealth Managers to new firms and partnerships. Kevin’s topic, “Evaluating a New Platform or Partnership,” offers a framework for evaluating platforms and partnerships for advisors as they consider repositioning their practice. View Bio David Wood, Founder, Gateway Financial Partners . David will share his thirty years of experience in practice management to discuss, “How to Execute the Sale, Purchase or Transfer of a Practice.” View Bio COST | Includes Lunch (Salad, Entrée, and Dessert) Members & a Guest | Candidates & Students Current CFA Society Hartford members and their guest attend for $25.00. Non-Members   $40.00 REGISTER NOW! Sponsored by Gateway Financial Partners &  Wooster Square Advisors, LLC Lunch Options: Filet Mignon 8 oz, OR Seared Salmon with Mediterranean Couscous, Asparagus and Heirloom Tomatoes, OR Roasted Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and Parmesan Risotto, OR Vegan/Dairy-Free/Vegetarian Option CE CREDITS 1.5 CE Credit awarded for CFA Society Hartford members. REGISTER NOW!

Education Luncheon | Decision Economics

Decision Economics: A behaviorally informed framework for investment decision making Can you separate ‘what you think’ from ‘how you feel’ when making investment recommendations? It’s more difficult than you might think – after all we’re humans, not robots. But, it is critical to driving success in money management. Why? Because in the investment domain, probabilities matter more than our preferences. The combination of fees and unforced errors due to behavioral mistakes can make it challenging to meet return objectives. Decision Economics examines 5 five key areas of the investment decision process where behavioral mistakes cluster and opportunities to deliver incremental return are most abundant. The program provides you with a probability-based framework of five best practices that will enable you to create a definable, defendable and repeatable investment decision process which is critical in a heightened regulatory environment. In an age of commoditized advice, Decision Economics can help you differentiate yourself from the competition. Learning Objective Gain an understanding of the 5 “decision traps” where behavioral mistakes cluster and opportunities for incremental return are greatest. Learn 5 “best practices” to help you avoid the decision traps and behavioral mistakes and recognize opportunities to capitalize on them. Understand how to build and scale a definable, repeatable investment decision process using a probability-based framework. REGISTER NOW GUEST SPEAKER Gabriele Vincenzo, CFA Investment Consultant John Hancock Investments Gabe Vincenzo is an Investment Consultant for John Hancock Investments. In his role, Gabe provides consultative, analytical and educational portfolio construction guidance to financial advisors. The portfolio construction guidance Gabe delivers is informed by the broader John Hancock Investments organization which is a world‐class provider of asset management solutions, utilizing a unique best‐of‐breed, “manager of managers” model with an asset allocation mindset. Previously, Gabe spent over five years at Natixis, where he helped to build out the firm’s Portfolio Consulting capabilities in the U.S. and abroad. As a Portfolio Consultant at Natixis, he conducted meetings with financial advisors to provide customized analysis of their model portfolios. Prior to joining Natixis, Gabe spent 10 years at Fidelity Investments in various roles. Chief among them was his work as the investment specialist for the firm’s tactical asset allocation products. After Fidelity, Gabe joined Wellington Management Company where he again worked with the firm’s asset allocation team. Gabe holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of the Boston Security Analysts Society and of the CFA Institute. Education: M.B.A., Columbia Business School and London Business School;  B.S., Finance & Marketing, University of Southern California Gabe holds Series 7 and 63 licenses. Joined Manulife Financial: 2014 Began Investment Career: 1992 REGISTER NOW SPONSOR

Annual Forecast Dinner 2025

Save the Date for the 2025 Annual Forecast Dinner.  March 6, 2025.