2023 Forbes | SHOOK Top Teams Summit Agenda

TIME

EVENT

10:00am-4:00pm

Registration - Eden Roc I Foyer

4:00-6:00pm

Welcome Reception at the Eden Roc Garden

6:30pm

Dine-Arounds with Partners

TIME

SESSION & SPEAKER

7:00am-5:00pm

Registration – Eden Roc I Foyer

7:00-8:00am

Breakfast – Eden Roc II Foyer

8:00-8:15am

We're Here on Purpose – Eden Roc II Ballroom

• R.J. Shook, Co-Founder & President, SHOOK Research, Senior Forbes Contributor

8:15-8:35am

Traits of a Successful Team with Purpose

• David Katz, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
• Colin Parks, UBS Wealth Management
• Moderator: KT Gallo, Senior Business Consultant, CEO Advisor Institute, Invesco US
• Jonathan Ross, Vice President, Market Leader, Senior Advisor Consultant, Invesco

8:35-8:45am

SHOOK Ones – Our Team's Best Idea

• Marc Ackerman, Wells Fargo Advisors
• Francois Viljoen, Wells Fargo Advisors
• Moderator: Kevin Adams, Managing Director & Head of National Sales | Wealth Management USA, UBS
• Cynthia Chamberlayne, Sr. Investment Consultant, BNY Mellon Investment Mgmt

8:45-9:05am

Creating Value for Entrepreneurs

• Jennifer Morgan, Global Head of Portfolio Operations, Blackstone
• Moderator: John Mathews, Managing Director, US Wealth Management and Head of Private Wealth Management, UBS
• Joseph Lohrer, Sr. Managing Director & Head of U.S. Retail Sales, Blackstone Private Wealth Solutions

9:05-9:25am

Keys to a Successful Team

• David Berdon, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
• William Corbellini, Merrill Private Wealth Management
• Moderator: Sue Hadden, Executive Director & Sr. Practice Management Consultant, Morgan Stanley

9:25-9:40am

Snack Break – Eden Roc II Foyer

9:40-9:55am

Investing in Private Real Estate Across the Capital Structure – Eden Roc II Ballroom

• Zach Vaughan,Managing Partner, Real Estate at Brookfield
• Moderator: Louis Chiavacci, Merrill Private Wealth Management
• John Sievers, Managing Director and Head of U.S. Sales, Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions

9:55-10:05am

SHOOK Ones - Our Team's Best Idea

• Sara Wendt, Miracle Mile Advisors
• Duncan Rolph, Miracle Mile Advisors
• Lindsey Nacht, Senior Associate VP, Director of Research, SHOOK Research

10:05-10:25am

Small Team Changes, Big Results

• Alyssa Moeder, Merrill Private Wealth Management
• Lyon Polk, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
• Moderator: Bill McManus, Vice President, Hartford Funds
• Chris Unis, Advisor Consultant, Hartford Funds

10:25-10:45am

Creating the Right Team Culture

• Adam Epstein, UBS Private Wealth Management
• Adam Carlin, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
• Moderator: John Mathews, Managing Director, US Wealth Management and Head of Private Wealth Management, UBS
• Adam Bobker, Managing Director, Co-Head of Private Wealth Solutions, Fortress

10:45-11:05am

A Winning Team Mindset. Conversation with hall of famer Calvin Johnson

• Calvin "Megatron" Johnson, Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee Class of 2021
• Ronald Kruszewski, Chairman and CEO, Stifel

11:05-11:20am

Refreshment Break / Transition to Breakouts

11:20-12:00pm

Concurrent Breakouts

Capturing the Upside - Strategies for Commodities Investing Now - Eden Roc I - Salon A

• Al Chu, Portfolio Manager, Newton Investment Management
• Moderator: Cynthia Chamberlayne, Sr. Investment Consultant, BNY Mellon Investment Management

Managing a Highly Efficient Team with a COO - Eden Roc I - Salon B

• Emily Fletcher, Managing Director & COO, Merrill Lynch
• Robert Retzloff, Chief Operating Officer Venture Visionary Partners
• Moderator: Steve Alch, Managing Director, MLWM Division Executive, Merrill Lynch

Family Teams : How to Make it Work - Eden Roc I- Salon C

• Nancy Daoud, Ameriprise Financial Services
• Nina Daoud, Ameriprise Financial Services
• Scott Siegel, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
• Jaynie Siegel, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
• Moderator: Bill Kelly, Executive Director, Head of Northeast Division, FS Investments

12:00-1:05pm

Lunch – Eden Roc II Ballroom

12:05-12:20pm

Forbes | SHOOK – How Top Advisors Are Leveraging Recognition

• Kent Pearce, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
• Rupa Jack, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
• Moderator: Frank Berland, Managing Partner, SHOOK Research

12:30-1:05pm

Discussion with Kevin O'Leary

• Kevin O'Leary, Chairman, O'Leary Ventures, Star of Shark Tank
• Moderator: Jeff Fratarcangeli , Fratarcangeli Wealth Management

1:05-1:15pm

Transition to Breakouts

1:15-1:55pm

Concurrent Breakouts

Going Against Your Instincts - Eden Roc I- Salon A

• Brian Gallary, Head of Strategy & Consulting, First Trust Portfolios L.P.

Team Compensation Structures - Eden Roc I - Salon B

• Richard Zinman, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
• Scott Tiras, Ameriprise Financial Services
• Moderator: Bill McManus, Vice President, Hartford Funds

Optimum Client Service Models - Eden Roc I- Salon C

• Kerrie Boller, Client Service Manager, Ameriprise Financial Services
• Kemar Bennett, Group Director, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
• Moderator: Caroline Gundeck, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley

1:55-2:05pm

Refreshment Break / Return to General Session

2:05-2:25pm

What to Expect After the Bubble – Eden Roc II Ballroom

• Richard Bernstein, CEO & CIO, Richard Bernstein Advisors
• Terry Ober, National Director, Richard Bernstein Advisors

2:25-2:30pm

SHOOK Ones – Our Team's Best Idea

• Dryden Pence, Pence Wealth Management
• Travis Childrey, Sr. Associate VP, Events, SHOOK Research

2:30-2:50pm

Teams of the Future: What Will They Look Like and How to Prepare?

• Peter Rukeyser, UBS Private Wealth Management
• Alex Williams, UBS Private Wealth Management
• Wayne Safro, UBS Private Wealth Management
• Moderator: Michael Schweitzer, Head of Retail Distribution, Janus Henderson Investors

2:50-3:10pm

Hiring and Retaining Talent

• Nestor Vicknair, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
• Kyle Kelley, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
• Raj Dhanda, Global Head of Wealth Management, Ares Wealth Management Solutions
• Casey Galligan, Partner & Co-Head of U.S. Distribution, Ares Wealth Management Solutions

3:10-3:30pm

The Supply and Demand of your Attention

• Patrick McAndrew, Founder & CEO, HARA

3:30-3:50pm

Fastest Growing Teams – From Big to Bigger

• Richard Jones, Merrill Private Wealth Management
• Bruce Burrows, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management
• Moderator: Steve Samuels, Managing Director, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
• Keeyana St. Aubin, Senior Analyst, SHOOK Research

3:50-4:00pm

Snack Break – Eden Roc II Foyer

4:00-4:20pm

Value Managers Perspective on 2023 – Eden Roc II Ballroom

• Matt McLennan, Co-Head of Global Value Team & Portfolio Manager, First Eagle Investments
• Moderator: Robert Bruno, Head of US Wealth Solutions, First Eagle Investments

4:20-4:40pm

Team Structure and Compensation Ideas

• Craig Findley, Venture Visionary Partners
• Michael Valdes, Merrill Private Wealth Management
• Moderator: Jim McCarthy, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley
• Jenny DeSeno, Associate VP, Project Leader, SHOOK Research

4:40-5:25pm

SHOOK® Showdown – Teams Best Idea Competition

• Moderator: Liz Shook, Co-Founder & COO, SHOOK Research
• Moderator: Frank Berland, Managing Partner, SHOOK Research
• Judge: Heather Crist, Head of Field Engagement, UBS Wealth Management USA
• Judge: Ken Correa, Managing Director, National Business Development Executive, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
• Alberto Gonzalez, Divisional Senior Managing Director – WIM Southeast Division, Wells Fargo

5:25-5:30pm

Final Thoughts

• Frank Berland, Managing Partner, SHOOK Research

5:30-6:30pm

Cocktail Reception at the Eden Roc Garden

6:30pm

Dine-Arounds with Partners

TIME

SESSION & SPEAKER

8:00-9:00am

Breakfast – Eden Roc II Foyer

9:00-9:05am

Coffee with Lizzy – Eden Roc II Ballroom

• Liz Shook, Co-Founder & COO, SHOOK Research

9:05-9:15am

SHOOK Ones - Our Team's Best Idea

• Erin Scannell, Ameriprise Financial Services
• Kara Scannell, Marketing Manager, Ameriprise Financial Services
• Moderator: Jon Jackson, Sr. Field Vice President at Ameriprise Financial Services
• Jordan Merrill, Senior Analyst, SHOOK Research

9:15-9:35am

Succession Planning - Changing of the Guard

• Joe Montgomery, Wells Fargo Advisors
• Eric Applewhite, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
• Moderator: KT Gallo, Senior Business Consultant, CEO Advisor Institute, Invesco US
• Derek Witte , Market Leader, Invesco Consulting Group

9:35-9:55am

Building Elite Financial Teams

• Eric Snyder, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
• Charles Balducci, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
• Moderator: Jim Cotchett, Head of Strategic Client Engagement - US Wealth Solutions, First Eagle Investments

9:55-10:15am

Team Profile

• Ryan Bristol, UBS Private Wealth Management
• Patrick Schaffer, UBS Private Wealth Management
• Corey Mazza, UBS Private Wealth Management
• Moderator: Dodd Kittsley, National Director, Davis Advisors

10:15-10:30am

Snack Break

10:30-10:50am

What to Look for When Hiring

• Alvin Spencer, Stifel
• Brian Doyle, Wells Fargo Advisors
• Moderator: Heather Crist, Head of Field Engagement, UBS Wealth Management USA
• Erica Horak, Analyst, SHOOK Research

10:50-11:10am

The One Thing

• Brian Gallary, Head of Strategy & Consulting, First Trust Portfolios L.P.

11:10-11:20am

SHOOK Ones - Our Team's Best Idea

• Mark Thorndyke, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
• Jim Murphy, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
• Erick Lopez, Senior Analyst, SHOOK Research

11:20-11:30am

The Last Word

• R.J. Shook, Co-Founder & President, SHOOK Research, Senior Forbes Contributor