Wednesday, May 9
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1:00–7:00 p.m.
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Marriott Ballroom Foyer
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1:00–3:00 p.m.
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Refreshments will be available.
Exhibit Hall
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3:00–3:30 p.m.
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Marriott Ballroom
Mellody Hobson
Chairman
General Membership Meeting Planning Committee
President
Ariel Investments
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Paul Schott Stevens
President and CEO
Investment Company Institute
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| 3:30–4:45 p.m. |
Marriott Ballroom
This significant opening event, which traditionally brings insights into the work of Washington, DC, will feature an address from a senior statesman of the U.S. government.
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| 4:45–7:00 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall
The welcome reception will feature GMM’s second annual Capital Chef Classic, with renowned local chefs Geoffrey Tracy, Todd Gray, and Mike Isabella. Chef Geoff will host as Gray, the winner of the first annual Capital Chef Classic, and Isabella, a former Top Chef contestant, compete to create the best dessert of the evening. Both delicious desserts will be available for tasting following the competition.
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Thursday, May 10
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| 7:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. |
Marriott Ballroom Foyer
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| 7:30–8:45 a.m. |
Exhibit Hall
Featuring:
Join your colleagues and GMM exhibitors for this fun and healthy start to the day.
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| 7:30–8:45 a.m. |
Closed to the media
Buffet breakfast will be available.
1. Distribution’s New Priorities
Dwight D. Jacobsen, Discussion Group Leader
Executive Vice President
Head of Intermediary Distribution
Dreyfus Investments
2. Closed-End Fund Issues
3. Exchange-Traded Funds
James Ross, Discussion Group Leader
Global Head of ETFs
State Street Global Advisors
4. Social Media Opportunities and Challenges
Alexander Gavis, Discussion Group Leader
Vice President and Associate General Counsel
Fidelity Investments
John Shea, Discussion Group Leader
Chief Information Officer
Eaton Vance Management
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9:00–10:15 a.m.
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Marriott Ballroom
A cross section of industry leaders will reflect upon the industry’s core values and identify opportunities for the future of the fund business and our shareholders.
Paul Haaga, Moderator
Chairman of the Board
Capital Research and Management Company
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Greg Fleming
President, Investment Management and Global Research
Morgan Stanley Investment Management
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Ronald O’Hanley
President, Asset Management and Corporate Services
Fidelity Investments
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Kenneth Olivier
President and CEO
Dodge & Cox
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| 10:30–11:45 a.m. |
Marriott Ballroom
This panel of international leaders will explore and discuss management priorities in a challenging global financial environment.
Dan Waters, Moderator
Managing Director
ICI Global
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Martin Flanagan
President and CEO
Invesco
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Additional panelists TBD
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| 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall
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12:45–2:15 p.m.
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Marriott Ballroom
Howard Schultz
Chairman, President, and CEO
Starbucks
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Luncheon sponsored by:
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2:30–3:45 p.m.
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Marriott Ballroom
In a time of economic uncertainty and market volatility, investors are hungry for useful information and unbiased analysis. To meet these needs, the mutual fund industry must engage “old” and “new” media through constructive, dynamic, and captivating exchanges. This panel will explore how mutual funds communicate their key messages and educate investors.
Mellody Hobson
President
Ariel Investments
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Arianna Huffington
President and Editor in Chief
Huffington Post Media Group
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Additional panelist TBD
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4:00–5:15 p.m.
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1. Serving Retirement Savers in a Changing Regulatory Framework
New SEC and DOL rules for fiduciary status and advice may impact the ways in which funds continue to serve retirement investors. A team of experts will discuss what may lie ahead for the retirement market.
Jamey Delaplane, Moderator
Principal
The Vanguard Group
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Michael Falcon
Managing Director
J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services
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Dan Houston
President, Retirement, Insurance and Financial Services
Principal Financial Group
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Jim McCool
Executive Vice President, Institutional Services
Charles Schwab & Co
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2. Fund Distribution: Evolving Challenges and Complexities
This panel, jointly conducted with the Operations and Technology Conference, will explore the implications for the fund industry of the continuing transition to fee-based advisory programs. Topics will include:
- Recent regulatory developments and an increasing focus on fiduciary duty
- The evolving role of research gatekeepers and the impact on adviser behavior
- Business concerns, including share class conversion processes, fund and intermediary reporting needs, and disclosure issues
- Best practices for how asset managers support broker/dealers and help grow their businesses
Bob Cunha, Moderator
Principal
Market Metrics
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Bill Dwyer
President, National Sales
LPL Financial Services
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Scott A. Curtis
President
Raymond James Financial Services
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Paul Hatch
Head of Investment Strategy and Client Solutions
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
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| 5:00–7:00 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall
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| 7:00 p.m. |
Marriott Ballroom
Featuring Entertainment By:
Come celebrate this “twist-and-shout extravaganza” featuring Beatles hits from the early days of the Fab Four to their later classics!
Evening event sponsored by:
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Friday, May 11
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| 7:00–11:00 a.m. |
Marriott Ballroom Foyer
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| 7:30–8:45 a.m. |
Breakfast will be served until 8:00 a.m.
Marriott Ballroom
Mary Schapiro
Chairman
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Breakfast sponsored by:
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9:00–10:15 a.m.
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Marriott Ballroom
Leading investment professionals will discuss the effects of challenging markets and world economies on their portfolio decisions.
William F. “Ted” Truscott, Moderator
CEO, U.S. Asset Management
President, Annuities
Ameriprise Financial
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Michael Hasenstab, PhD
Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager
Codirector, International Bond Department
Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group
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Additional panelists TBD
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10:30–11:30 a.m.
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Marriott Ballroom
This session will offer an entertaining and instructive discussion of the parallels of leadership in film production and asset management.
Mellody Hobson
President
Ariel Investments
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George Lucas
Founder, Producer, and Director
Lucasfilm, Ltd.
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Additional panelist TBD
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11:30 a.m.
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