Fall, 2024 Agenda

As part of our expanded format the ETP Forum now includes two ETF Tracks.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024

EVE OF EVENT WELCOME RECEPTION

Please join us as we expand the event experience to celebrate the growth in ETFs and welcome guests to the Fall 2024 ETP Forum. The Eve of Event Welcome Reception is a unique opportunity to network and collaborate for conference participants.

New York Athletic Club – 9th Floor
(Business Casual Attire – Jacket Required)

5:00 PM

Early Registration Open

5:00 PM

Welcome Reception & Networking

6:45 PM

Event Kickoff Toast

7:30 PM

Event Concludes

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024

*The CFP Board has approved this event for 7.5 CE credits

8:00-9:00AM

Continental Breakfast, Registration & Networking

9th Floor Lounge & Card Room

9:00-9:05AM

Event Co-Chair’s Welcome

Jim Gregory, Senior Director, Head of Business Development Group | ETF Global

9th Floor Lounge

Facilitator – ETF Investor Track
Rick Capozzi, President | Capozzi Advisory Group

9:05-9:35AM

Opening Keynote
Eric Beyrich, Chief Investment Officer, Sound Income Strategies

Eric Beyrich joined Sound Income Strategies as an Equity Portfolio Manager in 2020. Prior to joining SIS, Eric spent over 30 years as a fundamental value investor: 17 as an Analyst, 11 as a Portfolio Manager, and 3 as a Corporate Strategist. During that span, he was also a partner and Head of Marketing at KR Capital Advisors. Additionally, for the 8 years that he was Head of Equities at Loews Corporation, Eric’s portfolios consistently outperformed the S&P 500. Eric holds a BA in Economics from Rutgers College, an MBA in Finance and International Business from NYU, and a Graduate Diploma in Financial Strategy from Oxford. He also holds the CFA and CFP designations.
Visit their Website: www.SoundIncomeStrategies.com

9th Floor Lounge

9:40-10:30AM

Unlocking Potential: The Future of Actively-Managed ETFs

Long gone are the days of ETFs being exclusively associated with passive investing. The demand for Actively-Managed ETFs has resulted in sharp increases in global assets under management and predictions for a steep growth trajectory going forward. While mutual funds and even SMA conversions have been part of the story, Actively-Managed ETFs have dominated new listings throughout 2024. Our expert panel will discuss the advantages of accessing actively managed strategies through the ETF wrapper, their unique approaches to this exploding segment and their respective views towards what 2025 may hold.

MODERATOR

Troy Donohue, Head of Americas Portfolio Trading | BTIG

PANELISTS

Stephen Brown, VP – Client Solutions Group, ETFs | Goldman Sachs Asset Management
Richard Koerner, Vice President, Senior ETF Specialist | Touchstone Investments
Amrita Nandakumar, President | Vident Asset Management
Mark Ott, Head of Trading | Kovitz Investment Group
Ryan Issakainen, Exchange Traded Fund Strategist, Senior Vice President | First Trust Portfolios

10:30-10:50AM

Morning Break

9th Floor Lounge & Card Room

10:55-11:45AM

Expanding Horizons: Innovation and Growth in Defined Outcome ETFs

Defined Outcome ETFs now reflect one of the fastest growing segments of the ETF landscape. Recent product innovations extend in a variety of directions to include buffers, floors, spreads and even fund of funds. As the pool of Defined Outcome ETF Issuers expands, so do the forecasts for accelerated growth in assets within these products. Join our panel of experts, as they explore future product attributes, strategies and innovations within this quickly unfolding world.

MODERATOR

Victor Werny, Director, North American ETP Listings | Cboe Global Markets

PANELISTS

Burke Ashenden, Vice President, Head of Capital Markets & Institutional Strategy | Innovator ETFs
Scott Becker, Senior Vice President, Head of Portfolio Specialists | Calamos Investments
Matt Collins, Vice President, Exchange Traded Funds | PGIM Investments
Johan Grahn, Head ETF Market Strategist | Allianz Investment Management
Rishi Rajan, Senior Vice President, Product Development | Vest

11:50AM-12:40PM

ETFs within Insurance Solutions

Exchange-Traded Funds have grown in many ways including depth, breadth and style as they have pervaded investment portfolios globally. While indexes and passively managed ETFs have been linked to insurance and insurance retirement products for decades, these insurance solutions now include actively managed ETFs as well. How big of a future opportunity may exist for all types of ETFs within the world of insurance and insurance solutions? This expert panel will explore this overarching question and the transformative role of ETFs in this sector, examining their benefits, challenges, and the future of ETF investment strategies within insurance products.

MODERATOR

Bruce Morris, CEO | TABB Group

PANELISTS

Del Campbell, VP, Product & Investment | Lincoln Financial Group Annuity Solutions
Tobi Crowder, Senior Vice President | First Trust
Jason Orlosky, Head of Investment Strategy & Platform, Area Vice President | Gallagher Financial Planning
Jason Uberti, Vice President, Institutional Product Management | Capital Group

12:45-1:45PM

Top Wealth Advisors Lunch

(Plated) – Tables Hosted by ETF Issuers

Main Dining Room – 11th Floor

1:50-2:40PM

Navigating the Fixed Income Landscape: Current Trends and Optimal Strategies

With an approaching Presidential election and rate cuts from the Federal Reserve now in process, 2024 is proving to be one of the most interesting fixed income environments in recent memory. As the number and type of fixed income ETFs grow, what fixed income strategies are best suited for the current investing landscape? Our panel of experts will examine the trends driving fixed income ETF asset growth, new and emerging strategies and provide insights for successfully navigating this core asset class.

MODERATOR

Edward Rosenberg, Head of ETF & Funds Management | Texas Capital

PANELISTS

David Sharp, Senior ETF Capital Markets Specialist | Vanguard
Mike Schlembach, Managing Director, Portfolio Manager | Marathon Asset Management
Brett Sheely, Head of ETF Specialists | AllianceBernstein
Connor Stack, Director, Fixed Income ETF Strategy | Blackrock

2:45-3:35 PM

Wealth Tech Demo Derby

Join our wealth technology experts as they showcase leading and emerging technology in a “Round Robin” format. Each participant will provide a timed, live demo of their respective platform’s applications to illustrate the benefit to the Wealth Management space.

MODERATOR

Rick Capozzi, President | Capozzi Advisory Group

PANELISTS

Joel Bruckenstein, President | T3 Technology
Jacob Ingram, CEO | Defiance Analytics
Alan Reid, Co-Founder | iconik
Sean Sandys, Chief Innovation Officer | Syntax Data
Peter Weinstein, Senior Sales Executive | ICE Data Services

3:40-4:00PM

AFTERNOON BREAK

9th Floor Lounge & Card Room

4:05-4:55PM

Looking to the Future: Opportunities and Risks in Crypto ETFs

For over three decades, Exchange-Traded Funds have revolutionized investor access to a diverse set of asset classes. The recent launch of spot Bitcoin and spot Ether ETFs stands as a prime example of the transformative role ETFs play in enhancing both access and liquidity. After a complex journey, the arrival of these products has reshaped the investment landscape. Investors are responding with robust inflows and yet important questions linger. What strategies are advisors implementing to effectively incorporate these innovative products? Join leading experts as they explore the future of these groundbreaking ETFs.

MODERATOR

Conor Platt, CEO | Confluence Capital

PANELISTS

Thomas DiFazio, ETF Strategist | Roundhill Investments
Chris Gannatti, Global Head of Research | WisdomTree
Krista Lynch, VP, ETF Capital Markets | Grayscale Investments
Kristen Mierzwa, Head of Digital Assets | FTSE Russell Index Investing Group
Ophelia Snyder, Co-Founder & President | 21Shares

5:00-5:50PM

Global Investment Outlook: Top Opportunities for 2024 and 2025

In addition to the new President-elect, interest rates, geopolitical risk and overall business and technology innovations may create an unprecedented investment environment. As these forces impact our markets, successful asset managers command the necessary understanding to prudently manage risk while unearthing opportunities. Our experts will describe their respective approaches and how they position portfolio decisions into 2025.

MODERATOR

Julie Abbett, Executive Director, Head of US ETF Sales for Equities and Credit | J.P. Morgan

PANELISTS

Simeon Hyman, Global Investment Strategist, Head of Investment Strategy Group | ProShares
Jason Griffin, Director, Capital Markets & Business Development | HANetf
Katrina Schmaltz, Managing Director, Portfolio Strategist | Nuveen
Marc Zuccaro, Managing Principal & Portfolio Manager | Golden Eagle Strategies

5:50-6:00PM

Event Chair’s Closing

Jim Gregory, Senior Director, Head of Business Development Group | ETF Global

9th Floor Lounge

6:00-7:00PM

Networking Reception

9th Floor Lounge & Card Room

8:00-9:00AM

Continental Breakfast, Registration & Networking

9th Floor Lounge & Card Room

9:00-9:05AM

Event Co-Chair’s Welcome

Trammel Robinson, Director, Head of ETF Issuer Relations | ETF Global

Olympic Suites (1-5) 10th Floor

Facilitator – ETF Industry Track
Steve Oh, ETF Industry Veteran

9:05-9:55AM

A View from the Exchanges

For over 30 years, perhaps the greatest and most foundational distinction that sets Exchange-Traded Funds apart from other pooled product wrappers is the very fact that they list on an Exchange. Beyond residing in the very moniker of ETFs, “Exchange-Traded”, are the attributes and benefits that inherently accompany this distinction and most notably their intraday tradability and liquidity. So who better to provide their insights on what Exchange-Traded Funds have achieved, where ETFs may travel next and what may stand in their way in reaching their next milestones.

MODERATOR

Jesse Pound, Pro Reporter | CNBC

PANELISTS

Rob Marrocco, Global Head of ETF Listings | Cboe
Jamie Patturelli, Director, Exchange Traded Products | NYSE
Alison Hennessy, Head of ETP Listings | Nasdaq

Olympic Suites (1-5) 10th Floor

10:00-10:50AM

Unlocking Section 351: Best Practices For Seeding ETFs via SMA Conversions

Seeding ETFs through the SMA conversion process is an increasingly popular method for asset managers to launch and scale their products. Panelists will explore the operational and tax efficiencies of conversions utilizing Section 351 as well as offer insight into the nuances and potential pitfalls that asset managers should consider before beginning the conversion process.

MODERATOR

Jay Laurila, Partner | Cohen & Company

PANELISTS

Elizabeth Marchetti, ETF Director | SEI
Morrison Warren, Partner & Co-Chair Investment Management Group | Chapman and Cutler
Rafael Zayas, SVP and Head of Portfolio Management and Trading | Vident Asset Management

10:50-11:05AM

Morning Break

Olympic Suites (1-5) & Presidents Room 10th Floor

11:10-12:00PM

The Evolving Role Of The ETF Custodian

ETF custodians play a vital but often back-office role in the launching, trading and servicing of Exchange-Traded Funds. Initial servicing practices of ETF custodians revolved around the safekeeping of ETF assets. While the security of investor assets remains a primary focus, the custodians’ abilities to support ETFs and materially impact their potential success has grown just as the ETF universe and product. Join our panel of leading experts in the ETF custodian space as they address a broad spectrum of questions, issues, challenges and supporting services that have evolved in conjunction with the fast-paced growth of Exchange-Traded Funds.

MODERATOR

Dom Dalmaso, EVP, Chief Investment Officer | Sound Capital Solutions

PANELISTS

Paul DeSalvo, Head of ETF Sales | JPMorgan Securities Services
John Hooson, Managing Director, Exchange-Traded Fund Services | BBH
Frank Koudelka, Global Head of ETF Solutions | State Street Global Services
Pat Travers, CEO | Clear Street Derivatives

Olympic Suites (1-5) 10th Floor

12:05-12:55PM

Emerging Trends in ETF Trading

As the U.S. moves beyond the transition to a shortened settlement cycle, new challenges for optimal ETF trade execution have emerged. Could T+0 become the next frontier—an opportunity, a hurdle, or a non-event? Join our panel of experts as they delve into the current ETF trading landscape, exploring key factors such as explicit and implicit costs, emerging trends, and the most pressing issues facing the market today. Learn what steps market participants must take to navigate and succeed in this evolving environment.

MODERATOR

Andrew Serowik, Portfolio Manager | Exchange Traded Concepts

PANELISTS

Josh Khalif, Institutional Trader| Flow Traders U.S. Institutional Trading
Steve Capurso, Head of ETF Issuer Relationships | Old Mission Markets
Chris Hempstead, Managing Director, Head of ETF and AP Portfolio Rebalance Trading | Mirae Asset Securities

Olympic Suites (1-5) 10th Floor

1:00-1:45PM

Luncheon & Networking Session

Presidents Room 10th Floor & 9th Floor Lounge & Card Room

1:50-2:40PM

Navigating the ETF Legal & Compliance Landscape

The rapid expansion of ETFs is driving an evolving legal, compliance, and regulatory landscape. With the Names Rule set to take effect in December 2025, additional developments—ranging from ETFs as a share class to AI, ESG, Private Assets and crypto—could spark a wave of new regulations. Join our panel of Legal and Compliance experts as they explore the impact of these changes and discuss the steps needed to navigate this shifting terrain successfully.

MODERATOR

Michael Prendergast, SVP, ETF Senior Product Specialist | Ultimus Fund Solutions

PANELISTS

Aisha Hunt, Chief Strategy Officer & General Counsel | Defiance Analytics
Peter Shea, Partner | K&L Gates
Bibb Strench, Partner | Thompson Hine
Morrison Warren, Partner and Co-Chair Investment Management Group | Chapman and Cutler

Olympic Suites (1-5) 10th Floor

2:45-3:35 PM

Industry Tech Demo Derby

Join our industry technology experts as they showcase their leading technology in a “Round Robin” format. Each participant will provide a timed, live demo of their respective platform’s applications to illustrate their positive impact within the ETF space.

MODERATOR

Steve Oh, ETF Industry Veteran

PANELISTS

Devon Drew, CEO | Assetlink
Paul Ellenbogen, Head of Research | Grafiniti
Craig Iseli, Chief Operating Officer | SpiderRock
Krishna Nadella, Chief Commercial Officer | Sigtech

Olympic Suites (1-5) 10th Floor

3:40-4:00PM

AFTERNOON BREAK

Olympic Suites (1-5) & Presidents Room 10th Floor

4:05-4:55PM

New-to-Market ETF Roundtable

In 2024, the pace of new strategies and ETF launches showed no signs of slowing. This panel brings together diverse perspectives to explore the growing adoption of the ETF structure by asset managers. Our experts will cover a wide range of topics, including the advantages and challenges of the ETF landscape, while sharing insights into what drove each of them to implement their strategies within an ETF wrapper.

MODERATOR

Josh Jacobs, Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer – ETFS | U.S. Bank Global Fund Services

PANELISTS

Brett Eichenberger, Market Leader, Registered Funds | Cohen and Company
J. Stephen Feinour Jr., Partner | Stradley Ronon
Connor O’Neill, Head of ETF Operations | Stone Ridge Asset Management

Olympic Suites (1-5) 10th Floor

5:00-5:50PM

Shaping the Future of Indexing

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) were originally closely tied to passive investing and traditional market-capitalization indexes. However, over the past three decades, both ETFs and indexing have significantly evolved. Recently, there has been a surge in actively-managed ETFs, further reshaping the landscape. Join our panel of experts as they explore the current state of indexing and discuss what the future may hold for the ever-evolving world of ETFs and index strategies.

MODERATOR

Paul Ellenbogen, Head of Research | Grafiniti

PANELISTS

Jonathan Chandler, Chief Operating Officer | Syntax Data
Ryan Giannotto, Manager of Equity Index Research, LSEG
Heather McGee, CEO | 17 Asset Management
Roby Muntoni, COO | MerQube

Olympic Suites (1-5) 10th Floor

5:50-6:00PM

Event Chair’s Closing

Trammel Robinson, Director of ETF Issuer Relationship Management, ETF Global

Olympic Suites (1-5) 10th Floor

6:00-7:00PM

Networking Reception

9th Floor Lounge & Card Room