2025 MMI RIA Forum

Arlen Oransky, Executive Vice President, Chief Membership Officer, Money Management Institute

Forum Co-Chairs
Tom Kiley, Chief Distribution Officer, Calamos Investments
Vadim Levin, Head of National Accounts and Sub-Advisory, Congress Asset Management 

Amidst the almost $8.4 trillion in assets under management that comprise the channels, there are opportunities for managers of all shapes and sizes to find distribution opportunities. In this presentation, Cerulli’s Stephen Caruso will examine the competitive dynamics of the RIA channels, the impact of consolidation in the RIA channels, and the distribution opportunities that exist in these channels. Gain insight into RIAs’ portfolio construction processes, product use, and the role of centralized investment teams within large RIAs.

Stephen Caruso, Associate Director, Wealth Management, Cerulli Associates  

Keynote Speaker:
Liz Nesvold, Chair, Emigrant Partners; Vice Chair, Emigrant Bank

Many of us have been focusing on multi-year planning with growth as the primary topic of discussion. While the market has fueled inorganic growth over the last decade, today’s discussion will focus on three close-to-home topics that are integral to organic growth ... clients, people, and offerings. 

Our panel of experts will hone in on six vital areas:  

• Branding: Providing a clear narrative for your practice  
• Business Development Teams: The ins and outs of creating, organizing, and leading them  
• Technology: Optimally leveraging technology to help your firm grow and retain business
• Retail Investors: Putting a fresh focus on addressing their evolving needs  
• Next-Gen Advisors: Evaluating approaches to meeting their agendas
• Compensation/Book Segmentation: A deep dive into the issues involved

Moderator:
Matt Kwartler, Head of Wealth Advisor Solutions, Fidelity Investments

Panelists:
Greg Khost, Managing Director, Head of Business Development, Private Wealth, Neuberger Berman
Ken Stern, Founding Partner, President, Lido Advisors  

In an increasingly competitive industry environment, it goes without saying that the search and retention of top-tier talent is of paramount importance. 

This session addresses the three key undertakings in the talent domain:

• Attracting: The keys to communicating your firm’s purpose, vision, and unique opportunity so that others want to be a part of it
• Developing: Critical considerations in creating and supporting continuous professional development as it relates to the individual, the team, and the enterprise in ways that both challenge and motivate participants
• Retaining: A look at capitalizing on the most important aspects of a professional’s desire to remain and contribute to the success of a firm

Moderator:
Liz Koehler, Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant

Panelists:
Kristin Pugh, Private Wealth Manager, Creative Planning 
Jandy Rowe, Managing Director, Head of Client Service, Wealthspire Advisors

In offering an overview of the industry, our RIA CIO panel will explore three areas of critical interest affecting their organizations:  

• Goals and challenges in portfolio construction
  The emerging product landscape
  The challenges of alternatives
  Managing active ETFs
• The changing role of traditional solutions portfolios
• The investment outlook for 2025

Moderator:
Tom Kiley, Chief Distribution Officer, Calamos  

Panelists:
John Hyman, Director of Investments, Cerity
Michael Moriarty, Chief Investment Officer, Wealthspire