Speakers
Paul Das
ProFundCom
Founder and Managing Director
Paul Das - ProFundCom
Starting the business in 2003, Paul wanted to fulfil a vision to provide digital engagement analytics that would directly benefit sales and marketing processes in financial institutions.
This has led to ProFundCom being totally focused on helping the financial services industry use digital marketing to raise AuM. Twenty years later, Paul and his team have successfully built the leading digital marketing platform for finance that brings all elements of digital activity - email, web and social media - into one place.
Paul remains extremely hands-on with heading up the product and client teams and is also responsible for setting and managing company strategy with the executive board. Previous to founding ProFundCom, Paul founded eMiddleware which was acquired by Oracle and is a founder and board member of Clearview Financial Media.
Paul has an excellent pedigree in software from working at AT&T, Microsoft and Apple, both in the UK and the USA. He holds a first-class degree in Electronic Systems Engineering from Kingston University, where he also won the Cadence Design Prize for his final year project.
This has led to ProFundCom being totally focused on helping the financial services industry use digital marketing to raise AuM. Twenty years later, Paul and his team have successfully built the leading digital marketing platform for finance that brings all elements of digital activity - email, web and social media - into one place.
Paul remains extremely hands-on with heading up the product and client teams and is also responsible for setting and managing company strategy with the executive board. Previous to founding ProFundCom, Paul founded eMiddleware which was acquired by Oracle and is a founder and board member of Clearview Financial Media.
Paul has an excellent pedigree in software from working at AT&T, Microsoft and Apple, both in the UK and the USA. He holds a first-class degree in Electronic Systems Engineering from Kingston University, where he also won the Cadence Design Prize for his final year project.
Chris Delahunt
Citywire LLC
Director of US and Latin America
Chris Delahunt - Citywire LLC
Ed Farrington
Impax Asset Management
President, North America
Ed Farrington - Impax Asset Management
Ed is President, North America at Impax Asset Management and Co-Head of the Client Group. Based in the Portsmouth office, Ed is responsible for distribution of Impax's full capabilities across North America. Ed previously served as the Head of Distribution for North America. In this capacity, he oversaw institutional and intermediary sales and client service efforts, engaging with consultants, advisers, institutions and plan sponsors on issues ranging from investing in the transition to a more sustainable economy to navigating global retirement systems.
Ed joined Impax in 2021 from Natixis Investment Managers where he held multiple distribution leadership roles in London and Boston over the span of 12 years. Prior to that, he worked in sales and sales management for Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Charitable Services and Pioneer Investments.
With a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire, Ed also holds the FINRA Series 6, 7, 24, and 31 registrations, and is a registered representative of Foreside Financial Services, LLC. He serves on the World Surf League advisory board, the Levitate Foundation and the sustainability advisory board at the University of New Hampshire.
Ed joined Impax in 2021 from Natixis Investment Managers where he held multiple distribution leadership roles in London and Boston over the span of 12 years. Prior to that, he worked in sales and sales management for Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Charitable Services and Pioneer Investments.
With a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire, Ed also holds the FINRA Series 6, 7, 24, and 31 registrations, and is a registered representative of Foreside Financial Services, LLC. He serves on the World Surf League advisory board, the Levitate Foundation and the sustainability advisory board at the University of New Hampshire.
Jessica Fernandez
Calamos Investments
SVP, Chief Marketing Officer
Jessica Fernandez - Calamos Investments
Jessica Fernandez leads the firm's marketing organization. Jessica joined Calamos Investments in July 2022 with over 20 years of experience as a specialist in 'marketing strategies for the asset management industry.
Prior to joining Calamos, Jessica was the head of North American retail and institutional marketing for Invesco. She's held various sales and senior marketing positions at other firms such as OppenheimerFunds, ICON Investments (Now CION) and AllianceBernstein, along with her time spent as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley.
Jessica holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance from Monmouth University and holds FINRA Series 7, 63 & 24 licenses.
Prior to joining Calamos, Jessica was the head of North American retail and institutional marketing for Invesco. She's held various sales and senior marketing positions at other firms such as OppenheimerFunds, ICON Investments (Now CION) and AllianceBernstein, along with her time spent as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley.
Jessica holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance from Monmouth University and holds FINRA Series 7, 63 & 24 licenses.
Diane Frankenfield
Diane Frankenfield
Diane Frankenfield is an accomplished, award-winning marketing leader who has lead the development and promotion of premier brands in asset management and financial technology.
Most recently, Diane was Managing Director, Chief Marketing and Communications officer with iCapital, a member of the Executive and Operating Committee's and head of iCapital's Diversity and Inclusion efforts. Diane served iCapital for more than 4 years, building the marketing function concurrent with iCapitals expanding capability and global footprint.
She assertively expanded the marketing function from a 3 person team focused on client engagement to a full-service global marketing machine managing brand, advertising, investment product marketing, client communications, thought-leadership, educational curriculum development, events, sponsorships and partnership management.
During her tenure, Diane managed the successful integration of 4 acquisitions, expanding the AUM, product set and service offering under a single, powerful brand and made numerous contributions to the user interface of the iCapital platform, fully designed the iCapital public website and launched Advisor Edge, the Alternative Asset Educational Curriculum for Advisors.
Prior to joining iCapital, Diane was US Chief Marketing Officer for Legg Mason, a multi-manager Global Asset Management Company.
She holds a BS from the Pennsylvania State University in Finance and an MBA in Economics from Bentley University. She holds FINRA licenses 7, 24 and 63.
Most recently, Diane was Managing Director, Chief Marketing and Communications officer with iCapital, a member of the Executive and Operating Committee's and head of iCapital's Diversity and Inclusion efforts. Diane served iCapital for more than 4 years, building the marketing function concurrent with iCapitals expanding capability and global footprint.
She assertively expanded the marketing function from a 3 person team focused on client engagement to a full-service global marketing machine managing brand, advertising, investment product marketing, client communications, thought-leadership, educational curriculum development, events, sponsorships and partnership management.
During her tenure, Diane managed the successful integration of 4 acquisitions, expanding the AUM, product set and service offering under a single, powerful brand and made numerous contributions to the user interface of the iCapital platform, fully designed the iCapital public website and launched Advisor Edge, the Alternative Asset Educational Curriculum for Advisors.
Prior to joining iCapital, Diane was US Chief Marketing Officer for Legg Mason, a multi-manager Global Asset Management Company.
She holds a BS from the Pennsylvania State University in Finance and an MBA in Economics from Bentley University. She holds FINRA licenses 7, 24 and 63.
Pamela Grossetti
K&L Gates LLP
Partner
Pamela Grossetti - K&L Gates
Pamela Grossetti is a partner in K&L Gates' Boston office.
Pamela practices in the area of Investment Management and securities law, and focuses on advising investment advisers, registered and unregistered investment companies and other financial service providers on all legal and regulatory aspects of their operations.
Pamela counsels clients on various regulatory and compliance issues including performance advertisement review for investment advisers and broker-dealers. Pamela also assists in the formation of and the provision of ongoing advice to domestic and offshore unregistered investment companies.
Pamela practices in the area of Investment Management and securities law, and focuses on advising investment advisers, registered and unregistered investment companies and other financial service providers on all legal and regulatory aspects of their operations.
Pamela counsels clients on various regulatory and compliance issues including performance advertisement review for investment advisers and broker-dealers. Pamela also assists in the formation of and the provision of ongoing advice to domestic and offshore unregistered investment companies.
Karin Levi
Global Head of Financial Services Marketing
Karin Levi - LinkedIn
Karin is an accomplished marketing leader and Global Head of Financial Services Marketing at LinkedIn.
In her role, she leads the development and execution of marketing strategies aimed at building the LinkedIn value proposition for financial services marketers through actionable thought leadership and compelling go-to-market activations. With her expertise as an executive strategist, industry thought leader, and C-suite advisor, Karin has established herself as a trusted advisor to many leading brands.
Her prior work experience includes Mastercard, JPMorgan, Allianz, Deutsche Bank, and NY Life Insurance.
Beyond her professional achievements, Karin also serves on the board of directors for The Family Center, a Brooklyn-based non-profit organization. She is a proud alumna of Syracuse University, her dog aptly named Carmelo Anthony.
Her prior work experience includes Mastercard, JPMorgan, Allianz, Deutsche Bank, and NY Life Insurance.
Beyond her professional achievements, Karin also serves on the board of directors for The Family Center, a Brooklyn-based non-profit organization. She is a proud alumna of Syracuse University, her dog aptly named Carmelo Anthony.
Tom Lydon
VettaFi
Vice Chairman (Retired)
Tom Lydon - VettaFi
Tom Lydon has been involved with ETFs for over twenty years. Reaching over 100,000 financial advisors, TMX VettaFi is one of the largest data-driven platforms built to empower and educate the modern financial advisor about the latest investment strategies. VettaFi produces and circulates a variety of strategic and educational content to fuel the research process for financial advisors. In addition, the VettaFi team works closely with asset managers to embrace behavioral data and AI to better connect with the needs of financial advisors and self-directed investors. VettaFi is also the financial firm behind the largest ETF conference in the country, “Exchange”.
Lydon has been the President of Global Trends Investments as well as editor and proprietor of ETFtrends.com. With more than 28 years experience in asset management, Mr. Lydon began his career with Fidelity Investments Institutional Division prior to launching Global Trends Investments and ETF Trends which is now part of VettaFi.
Lydon is a frequent contributor to major print, radio and television media including CNBC, Fox Business, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Investor's Business Daily, Barron's, MarketWatch and Investment News.
He serves on the Board of Trustees for Guggenheim Investments and Goldman Sachs ETF Accelerator.
Lydon has been the President of Global Trends Investments as well as editor and proprietor of ETFtrends.com. With more than 28 years experience in asset management, Mr. Lydon began his career with Fidelity Investments Institutional Division prior to launching Global Trends Investments and ETF Trends which is now part of VettaFi.
Lydon is a frequent contributor to major print, radio and television media including CNBC, Fox Business, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Investor's Business Daily, Barron's, MarketWatch and Investment News.
He serves on the Board of Trustees for Guggenheim Investments and Goldman Sachs ETF Accelerator.
Craig Martin
JD Power
Executive Managing Director
Craig Martin - JD Power
Craig has overarching responsibility for the division's industry benchmark studies, proprietary research, advisory and performance improvement services. He works with executive leaders to provide actional insights on the critical elements of client experience that drive meaningful differentiation and strong business results.
Mr. Martin has more than 25 years of experience in both financial services and client experience. He is a regular contributor to major media outlets on the evolving trends of client experience and links between satisfaction and business success as well as being a featured speaker at a variety of industry events.
Mr. Martin received a bachelor's degree in economics from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia.
Mr. Martin has more than 25 years of experience in both financial services and client experience. He is a regular contributor to major media outlets on the evolving trends of client experience and links between satisfaction and business success as well as being a featured speaker at a variety of industry events.
Mr. Martin received a bachelor's degree in economics from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia.
Art Silva
Fidelity Investments
Head of Digital Engagement
Art Silva - FIdelity Investments
Art Silva is head of digital engagement in the Marketing Group at Fidelity Institutional® (FI). Fidelity Institutional is a division of Fidelity Investments that offers investment insights, strategies, and solutions, as well as trading services to a wide range of wealth management firms and institutional investors.
Fidelity Investments is a leading provider of investment management, retirement planning, portfolio guidance, brokerage, benefits outsourcing, and other financial products and services to institutions, financial intermediaries, and individuals.
In this role, Mr. Silva is responsible for achieving business results for Fidelity Institutional, Institutional Wealth Management Services, and Asset Management through world-class modern marketing strategies and differentiated digital customer experiences that generate brand awareness, engagement, demand, and retention with current and prospective clients in the wealth and investment management industry.
Prior to assuming responsibility as the head of Digital Engagement, Mr. Silva joined Fidelity in 2019 and served as vice president of Campaign and Content Marketing for Fidelity Institutional.
Before joining Fidelity, Mr. Silva was the vice president of Marketing at Honeywell, leading all marketing functions for the safety and productivity business unit. Prior to that, he worked at Schneider Electric, where held a wide range of marketing leadership positions, including vice president of Marketing Communications and Digital, and vice president of Segment and Solutions Marketing.
Mr. Silva earned his bachelor of science degree in industrial technology management with a minor in communications from Rhode Island College. He has also received executive leadership program certifications through UNC Kenan- Flagler Business School, and the Financial Industry Executive Leadership Program through SIFMA and the Wharton School. He also holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7 and 24 licenses.
Fidelity Investments is a leading provider of investment management, retirement planning, portfolio guidance, brokerage, benefits outsourcing, and other financial products and services to institutions, financial intermediaries, and individuals.
In this role, Mr. Silva is responsible for achieving business results for Fidelity Institutional, Institutional Wealth Management Services, and Asset Management through world-class modern marketing strategies and differentiated digital customer experiences that generate brand awareness, engagement, demand, and retention with current and prospective clients in the wealth and investment management industry.
Prior to assuming responsibility as the head of Digital Engagement, Mr. Silva joined Fidelity in 2019 and served as vice president of Campaign and Content Marketing for Fidelity Institutional.
Before joining Fidelity, Mr. Silva was the vice president of Marketing at Honeywell, leading all marketing functions for the safety and productivity business unit. Prior to that, he worked at Schneider Electric, where held a wide range of marketing leadership positions, including vice president of Marketing Communications and Digital, and vice president of Segment and Solutions Marketing.
Mr. Silva earned his bachelor of science degree in industrial technology management with a minor in communications from Rhode Island College. He has also received executive leadership program certifications through UNC Kenan- Flagler Business School, and the Financial Industry Executive Leadership Program through SIFMA and the Wharton School. He also holds the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7 and 24 licenses.
Gregory Stumm
Resolute Investment Managers, Inc
Senior Vice President, Head of Distribution
Gregory Stumm - Resolute Investment Managers, Inc
Gregory Stumm serves as a senior vice president and the head of distribution for Resolute Investment Managers, Inc., the parent company of American Beacon Advisors, Inc. He also serves as head of distribution of an investment adviser, mutual funds and other organizations affiliated with the company. Mr. Stumm has overall responsibility for the management of the company's institutional, retail and fixed-income sales, and is a member of the company's Product Management team, tasked with sourcing new investment ideas for Resolute and its affiliates.
Previously, Mr. Stumm served as national sales manager of Institutional & Platform Sales for Resolute. In that role, he was responsible for the National Accounts and Institutional teams, and supported consultant and advisory relationships. He has also served as the company's national sales manager of Retail Sales, managing the External Sales team across all channels.
Mr. Stumm joined American Beacon Advisors, an affiliated company of Resolute Investment Managers, in November 2012 as a vice president of National Advisory Sales. His tasks included supporting advisory relationships across the U.S. and working with regional wholesalers within the registered investment advisor and bank trust channels. He is the co-creator of Resolute's Future External Wholesaler Training Program, which launched in 2019.
Prior to joining American Beacon Advisors, Mr. Stumm worked as an investment director of RS Funds, a subsidiary of Guardian Investor Services, where he was responsible for supporting advisory clients of the firm and representing investment strategies at industry events and conferences.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Stumm was a product specialist for the Investment Research Group at PLANCO, a division of The Hartford Mutual Funds. In that role, he was responsible for internal manager research and competitive analysis and supported key accounts and advisory relationships nationally. He also was responsible for training and educating more than 100 sales representatives for The Hartford Mutual Funds.
Mr. Stumm earned a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania; he studied Philosophy and Politics with a concentration in Economics and was a member of the rowing team. He holds FINRA Series 6, 7, 63 and 24 securities licenses. He also is a CFA® charterholder and a CAIA® charterholder.
Previously, Mr. Stumm served as national sales manager of Institutional & Platform Sales for Resolute. In that role, he was responsible for the National Accounts and Institutional teams, and supported consultant and advisory relationships. He has also served as the company's national sales manager of Retail Sales, managing the External Sales team across all channels.
Mr. Stumm joined American Beacon Advisors, an affiliated company of Resolute Investment Managers, in November 2012 as a vice president of National Advisory Sales. His tasks included supporting advisory relationships across the U.S. and working with regional wholesalers within the registered investment advisor and bank trust channels. He is the co-creator of Resolute's Future External Wholesaler Training Program, which launched in 2019.
Prior to joining American Beacon Advisors, Mr. Stumm worked as an investment director of RS Funds, a subsidiary of Guardian Investor Services, where he was responsible for supporting advisory clients of the firm and representing investment strategies at industry events and conferences.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Stumm was a product specialist for the Investment Research Group at PLANCO, a division of The Hartford Mutual Funds. In that role, he was responsible for internal manager research and competitive analysis and supported key accounts and advisory relationships nationally. He also was responsible for training and educating more than 100 sales representatives for The Hartford Mutual Funds.
Mr. Stumm earned a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania; he studied Philosophy and Politics with a concentration in Economics and was a member of the rowing team. He holds FINRA Series 6, 7, 63 and 24 securities licenses. He also is a CFA® charterholder and a CAIA® charterholder.
Brian Tarranto
Morgan Stanley (Eaton Vance)
Managing Director, Chief Administrative Officer
Brian Tarranto - Morgan Stanley (Eaton Vance)
Douglas Yones
New York Stock Exchange
Head of Exchange Traded Products
Douglas Yones - New York Stock Exchange
Douglas Yones is currently the Head of Exchange Traded Products at the New York Stock Exchange, where he oversees the listings and operations teams responsible for the ETP, Closed End Funds and SPAC businesses.
His department is responsible for the delivery of customized, full service end-to-end capabilities for exchange traded product issuers. From the moment an asset manager begins developing their mandate, the team at the NYSE can help to drive product and index development, regulatory guidance and legal support, an unparalleled listing day experience, and long-term enhancement of product growth and distribution alongside superior market quality and liquidity.
Prior to joining the NYSE, Douglas spent 17 years at The Vanguard Group, most recently as the Head of Domestic Equity Indexing/ETF Product Management. From 2007 through 2015, Douglas worked on the development, launch, and distribution of numerous ETFs in the U.S., U.K., and Canada.
He also spent a number of years in Hong Kong, responsible for the development and launch of the regional ETF business for Vanguard in Asia.
Douglas holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation with the American College, the Certified ETF Advisor (CETF) designation with the ETF Institute, an M.B.A from Villanova University, his undergraduate degree from the Pennsylvania State University, and is a registered Options and General Securities Principal with FINRA.
His department is responsible for the delivery of customized, full service end-to-end capabilities for exchange traded product issuers. From the moment an asset manager begins developing their mandate, the team at the NYSE can help to drive product and index development, regulatory guidance and legal support, an unparalleled listing day experience, and long-term enhancement of product growth and distribution alongside superior market quality and liquidity.
Prior to joining the NYSE, Douglas spent 17 years at The Vanguard Group, most recently as the Head of Domestic Equity Indexing/ETF Product Management. From 2007 through 2015, Douglas worked on the development, launch, and distribution of numerous ETFs in the U.S., U.K., and Canada.
He also spent a number of years in Hong Kong, responsible for the development and launch of the regional ETF business for Vanguard in Asia.
Douglas holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation with the American College, the Certified ETF Advisor (CETF) designation with the ETF Institute, an M.B.A from Villanova University, his undergraduate degree from the Pennsylvania State University, and is a registered Options and General Securities Principal with FINRA.