Full Schedule

Monday, March 9


7:45–8:45 a.m.
Associate Sponsor Breakfast Session

9–10:15 a.m.

General Session

Connected Experiences: The Evolving Financial Adviser/Managing the Customer Experience
Craig Saint-Amour (Microsoft U.S. Capital Markets Team)
Part of the Technology Expo, powered by FPA and InvestmentNews

10:45 a.m.–Noon

Educational Session 1: Technology

CRM: The Hub of Your Firm (P.S. If It's Not, It Should Be)
Ken Golding (Junxure), Brian McLaughlin (Redtail Technology), Kim Moulton (Moulton Strategic Partners)
Part of the Technology Expo, powered by FPA and InvestmentNews

Educational Session 2: Technology

The Questions of Outsourcing: What, When, Why and How To
Reed Colley (Black Diamond Performance Reporting), Stuart DePina (Tamarac), Mike Williams (E-telligent Consulting, Schwab Performance Technologies)
Part of the Technology Expo, powered by FPA and InvestmentNews

Educational Session 3: Technology

Infrastructure: Firms Young and Old Must Have the Right Mix of Connectivity, Hardware and Software to Make a Go of It
Sheila Chesney (Chesney & Company Private Wealth Management), Craig DuVarney, CFP®, Matthew Sarrel (Sarrel Group)
Part of the Technology Expo, powered by FPA and InvestmentNews

Noon-1:15 p.m.
Presenting Sponsor Lunch Session

1:25–2:30 p.m.

Educational Session 1: Technology

A Paperless Vision: Getting Started with Document Management
Brian LaPoint (Laserfiche), Jim True (Cabinet NG), Patrick Yip (i-Nautix/Pershing)
Part of the Technology Expo, powered by FPA and InvestmentNews

Educational Session 2: Technology

Trends in Custodian Technology
Ed O'Brien (Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services), Dan Skiles (Schwab Institutional), Brian Stimpfl (TD Ameritrade)
Part of the Technology Expo, powered by FPA and InvestmentNews

Educational Session 3: Technology

Application Integration and Compatibility Among Technology Vendors: Getting Adviser Data Speaking the Same Language
Greg Friedman (Your Silver Bullet), Brian McLaughlin (Redtail Technology), Kim Mouton (Moulton Strategic Partners)
Part of the Technology Expo, powered by FPA and InvestmentNews

2:40–4 p.m.

Foundation Session: Marketing

Stop Selling and Do Something Valuable
Steve Walmsley (Walmsley & Co. Ltd.)
 
4:10–5:15 p.m.

Educational Session 1: Marketing

Great First Impressions
Sherri Day (Walmsley & Co. Ltd.)

Educational Session 2: Marketing

Engaging Clients with Your Storyline
Elizabeth Jetton (RTD Financial Advisors)

Educational Session 3: Marketing

Strengthening the Bridge to "Financial Plan"
Steve Walmsley (Walmsley & Co. Ltd.)

5:30–7 p.m.
Reception & Exhibit Hall

Tuesday, March 10


7:45–8:45 a.m.
Associate Sponsor Breakfast Session

9:15–10:30 a.m.

General Session

When Followers Lead
Mark Tibergien (Pershing Advisor Solutions, LLC)

11 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Foundation Session: Human Capital

Harnessing Human Capital: Best Practices and Emerging Trends
Stephanie Bogan (Quantuvis Consulting)

12:15–1:30 p.m.
Presenting Sponsor Lunch Session

1:40–2:40 p.m.

Educational Session 1: Human Capital

Solo Advisor: Build a Super Star Team
Brian O'Toole (Genworth Financial Wealth Management)

Educational Session 2: Human Capital

Making the Move from Solo to Ensemble
Cheryl Holland (Abacus Planning Group)

Educational Session 3: Human Capital

Advisor Acceleration: How to Speed Up Ensemble Performance
Stephanie Bogan (Quantuvis Consulting)

2:50–4 p.m.

Foundation Session 1: Operational Efficiencies

Is Your Business the Best it Can Be?
Diane MacPhee (DMAC Consulting Services, LLC)

Foundation Session 2: Compliance

Compliance Hot Topic TBA
Nancy Johnson Jones (HighTower Advisors)

4:10–5:15 p.m.

Foundation Session: Succession Planning

Real Deals 2008: Definitive Information on Mergers and Acquisitions for Advisors
Dan Inveen (Moss Adams, LLC)

Wednesday, March 11


8–9 a.m.
Associate Sponsor Breakfast Session

9:15–10:30 a.m.

Foundation Session: Client Metrics

Research Findings: Defining, Building and Realizing Value (Coming Soon!)
Julie Littlechild (Advisor Impact)
 
10:40 a.m.–Noon

Educational Session 1: Operational Efficiencies

Can You Organize the Chaos?
Diane MacPhee (DMAC Consulting Services, LLC)

Educational Session 2: Compliance

Compliance Hot Topic TBA
Nancy Johnson Jones (HighTower Advisors)

Educational Session 3: Client Metrics

Unlocking Client Value: Client Profitability Value: A New Model to Calculate and Improve
Julie Littlechild (Advisor Impact)

Noon
Conference Adjourns