Wealth Management EDGE - Day 3 - US Eastern
- Alex Ortolani - Sr. Reporter, Wealth Management Group
- Peter Mallouk - President, Creative Planning
- Shannon Rosic - Director of WealthStack Content & Solutions, Informa
- Larry Restieri - CEO, Hightower Advisors
- David Armstrong - Executive Director, Content and User Engagement, Wealthmanagement.com
- JC Abusaid - CEO and President, Halbert Hargrove
- Rafia Hasan - Chief Investment Officer, Perigon Wealth Management
- Sirion Skulpone - Global Head of Quantitative Equity Solutions, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- Jay Zigmont - Founder & Chief Visionary, Childfree Trust
- Sam Huszczo - Founder and Chief Investment Officer, SGH Wealth Management
- Erik Lehr - Chief Investment Officer, Empirical Wealth Management
In today’s M&A environment, more options don’t automatically lead to better outcomes, many firms find themselves defaulting into whatever path is most available rather than intentionally choosing the one that best aligns with their goals.
This session delivers a strategic view of the current exit landscape and the three primary paths available today - what each actually optimizes for, where they break down, and how to think about sequencing decisions over time. You’ll uncover the common (and costly) mistakes that quietly erode value - like capacity constraints, founder dependence, undercapitalized succession, and misaligned expectations - and walk away with a clear framework to align your strategy with your goals, maximize value, preserve optionality, and ensure your outcome holds up long after the deal is done.
- Stephanie Bogan - CEO & Chief Possibility Officer, Limitless Adviser Coaching
- Stephen Kolano - Chief Investment Officer, Integrated Partners
- Stephen Tuckwood, CFA® - Director of Investments, Modern Wealth Management
- Matt Dmytryszyn - Chief Investment Officer, Composition Wealth
- Scott Danner - Chief Growth Officer, Steward Partners
RIA firms that thrive over the long term do more than manage wealth—they establish lasting legacies that outlive their founders. As the industry matures and first-generation leaders near pivotal transition phases, succession planning has shifted from a distant goal to a critical, strategic priority. This session will explore how to build continuity and ensure your firm’s success for generations to come.
