In|Vest West 2018 Direct

More about InVest: As new digital tools transform wealth management, the industry’s largest players are rushing to adapt to ever-increasing customer expectations, while smaller firms strive to keep pace. Behind the scenes, many are investing more on technology and hiring to drive growth, but margins remain under pressure. In|Vest West is exploring all the dynamics at play — from front to back office — and the technologies that are shaping the future of the firm. For more, please see: InVest Conference.

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  • Diane Morais is the president of consumer and commercial banking at Ally Bank.

    November 4
  • Steven Simpson is the senior director and head of data science at Cornerstone Advisors.

    November 4
  • The startup has emerged as a significant competitor to Envestnet’s dominance.

    November 4
  • Ryan Strauser is a Principal and Principal for Marketing in the Ares Wealth Management Solutions Group. Prior to joining Ares in 2021, Strauser was a senior vice president at Black Creek Group in the Product Management Group where he focused on product management, positioning and due diligence efforts for the firm’s offerings.

    Previously, Strauser was a vice president at Jackson National where he focused on new product development, investment selection and product positioning. Before that, he held similar positions at OppenheimerFunds (now Invesco), Old Mutual Capital and Great-West (now Empower). Strauser holds a bachelor of business administration in marketing from Wartburg College and a master of business administration from the University of Colorado.

    November 4
  • The company's new CEO has made simplification a signature goal.

    November 4
  • Once again, the proposal would cap certain IRAs and require distributions once thresholds are met.

    November 4
  • Alex Selarnick is an associate at Goodwin who advises insureds, insurers, and insurtechs, as well as their lenders and investors on a broad range of compliance, regulatory and transactional matters. Mr. Selarnick’s practice focuses on the intersection of insurance and technology, and he frequently works with clients on the legal and regulatory challenges associated with the use of technology in the insurance space. Mr. Selarnick also has extensive trade credit insurance experience, and he guides market leading supply chain and trade finance companies on the development and negotiation of international credit insurance programs.

    November 4
    Alex Selarnick is an associate at Goodwin who advises insureds, insurers, and insurtechs.
  • Greg Hoffnagle is a partner in Goodwin’s Financial Industry group and Insurance practice. Mr. Hoffnagle guides insurtechs, emerging and technology companies, venture capital and private equity firms and other insurance-related service companies through cutting-edge compliance, regulatory and transactional matters.

    With a particular focus on the intersection of insurance and technology, a considerable part of Mr. Hoffnagle's advisory work involves working with technology clients in creating innovative products and bringing them to market quickly, from choosing an operating structure to licensing and regulatory issues. Mr. Hoffnagle is an experienced litigator for complex insurance and reinsurance related disputes, as well as international commercial arbitrations and internal investigations. He is also a trusted advisor for companies and institutions on risk management issues and complex insurance claims.

    November 4
    Greg Hoffnagle is a partner in Goodwin’s Financial Industry group and Insurance practice
  • The speed of money movement represents the future - success for those who deliver, challenges for those who don't

    November 3
    Databits: The good, bad and ugly about fast money
  • ACG, the founding practice of a midsize firm, will keep some ties in place as it seeks further expansion under one of the most active acquirers in wealth management.

    November 3
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