Moderator:
Richard Horowitz, Dechert

Panelists: 
1. Bob Worthington, Hatteras Funds
2. Jonathan Lamensdorf, PYXIS Funds
3. Clifford Stanton, Envestnet / Prima

Accepted for 1 CFP® Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations 

10:35 AM - 11:25 AM Breakout Session (B) - slides not available
How Independent Advisors Can Access Alternatives
A detailed look at the problems, like investment minimums, fees and liquidity issues, associated with alternatives, and the solutions, including feeders, intermediaries and platforms.  In this session, we will discuss the pros and cons of choosing between various custodians' -- why more solutions mean more choices and how to find the one that works best for your clients.

Moderator:
Matthew Brown, CAIS

Panelists: 
1. Jim Pupillo, HighTower Advisors
2. Scott Egner, TD Ameritrade
3. James Bode, BOK Financial

Accepted for 1 CFP® Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations 

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Breakout Session (A)
Limiting Downside Risk with Alternative Options-Based Strategies
The extraordinary volatility that the financial markets experienced in 2008 and 2009 prompted clients to reassess their risk tolerance levels. It also caused many advisors to explore new ways to control risk. This session examines how advisors can employ options and other derivatives to limit the downside risk to a client's portfolio.

MODERATOR:
Tom Balcom, 1650 Wealth

PANELISTS:
1.  Ron Altman, Aston Asset
2.  Eric Cott, OIC
3.  Jim Herrell, AdvisorShares

Accepted for 1 CFP® Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations 

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Breakout Session (B) - slides not available
Improving Asset Allocation with Alternatives
Volatility continues to play havoc with the markets, making it increasingly difficult to build portfolios with more consistent returns. Carefully selected alternative investments can provide alpha and act as hedges, particularly when difficult market conditions are the order of the day. Learn what to look for in alternative investments and how they can be used to enhance asset allocation models.

Moderator:
Tony Davidow, Guggenheim Investments

Panelists: 
1. Stephen Scott, Van Eck
2. Brian Cunningham, 361 Capital
3. Florence Lombard, CAIA

Accepted for 1 CFP® Board CE Credit and 1 CE hour toward the CIMA®/CIMC®/CPWA® designations 

12:20 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch Keynote Speaker
Jeffrey Gundlach
DoubleLine Capital, CEO and CIO, Co-Founder

DoubleLine

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Dessert Break with Exhibitors

2:05 PM - 2:55 PM Breakout Session (A)
Assessing Private Equity And Venture Capital Opportunities
Opportunities in private equity and venture capital are always changing. Investment managers discuss how they evaluate these opportunities and describe how they assess risk and reward.