Wealth Management Industry Awards Agenda

Convene 360 Madison Avenue • New York City • Business Casual Attire

11:30am - 12:30 pm — Afternoon Registration and Lunch

12:30 – 12:40 pm — Welcome and Opening Comments

—Host: David Armstrong, Director of Editorial Strategy and Operations, WealthManagement.com

12:40 –1:30 pm — CEO Panel Session

Examines emerging risks and opportunities in the business of financial advice, along with new competitors and business trends challenging the RIA model — and what firms are looking for now from vendors and partners.

—Moderator: David Armstrong, Director of Editorial Strategy and Operations, WealthManagement.com

—Panelists: Mike LaMena, CEO, Wealthspire Advisors; Matthew Fleissig, CEO, Pathstone; Nate Lenz, CEO & Co-founder, Concurrent;
Dave Welling, CEO, Mercer Advisors; Jim Dickson, Partner & CEO, Elevation Point

1:30 – 2:15 pm— CTO Panel Session

Offers a rare and unique opportunity for executives at Finalist companies to hear leading chief technology officers and other senior-level influencers at power users of technology discuss their latest large-scale technology priorities — and where they are investing for future growth, workflow efficiencies and client experience enhancements.

—Moderator: Tim Welsh, President, Nexus Strategy

—Panelists: Noel Stave, CTO, RBC Clearing & Custody; Dan Burke, Partner & CTO, Callan Family Office; Brad Gensler, Founder and CTO, Farther

2:15 – 2:40 pm — Break

2:40 pm – 4:00 pm — Technology Roundtable Discussions: Innovations Reshaping the Future of Financial Advice

Allows executives at Finalist companies to share and hear opinions on the latest technology trends, products and services that are transforming financial advisory — on topics such as direct indexing technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, goals-based investing platforms and securities-based lending.

—Facilitators: Members of the WealthManagement.com editorial staff and awards judges (Davis Janowski, Doug Fritz, Lisa Crafford, Shannon Rosic and Tim Welsh)

2:45 – 4:15 pm - Focused on the Future Think Tank: Better by Example-Rethinking Leadership and Success in Wealth Management *By invitation only

Join us for an exclusive, invitation-only Think Tank hosted by Suzanne Siracuse and WealthManagement.com, bringing together forward-thinking leaders from the wealth management and RIA space to explore how firms can lead by example—delivering exceptional results while driving positive impact.

Through conversation, collaborative breakout groups, and a panel discussion, participants will explore how the industry's most innovative firms are embedding purpose into their culture, operations, and client experience.

With a focus on corporate social responsibility, community impact, and sustainable growth and inclusive cultures, this Think Tank will challenge attendees to not only think about what’s next—but to lead it. It’s not just about doing well. It’s about doing well by doing good—and setting a new standard for what leadership in wealth management should look like.

-Facilitator: Suzanne Siracuse, CEO, Suzanne Siracuse Consulting

4:00 – 5:00 pm — Cocktail Reception and Networking

Cipriani • New York City • Black Tie

6:30 pm – Registration

7:00 - 10:30 pm Awards Gala

Cocktail reception, networking, awards dinner, presentations honoring the 2025 Wealthies Finalists and Winners, and afterparty