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.
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Marriott Ballroom
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan brings a key policymaker's perspective to the 54th Annual GMM, as he joins with ICI President Paul Schott Stevens for a timely discussion on the state of the American education system, including:
- Opportunities and challenges facing our education system
- How best to prepare students to compete in a global economy
- The role American business can play in improving our education system
- Efforts to increase financial literacy in America
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Arne Duncan
U.S. Secretary of Education
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Paul Schott Stevens
President and CEO
Investment Company Institute
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4:45–7:00 p.m.
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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.
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Marriott Ballroom Foyer
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7:30–8:45 a.m.
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Exhibit Hall
Featuring:
Wellness Works is an interactive health and fitness event that will allow attendees to participate in a kickboxing class led by a certified instructor (from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m.), enter to win a grand prize at the ICI booth, and network with exhibitors over a delicious and healthy breakfast.
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7:30–8:45 a.m.
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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
William Renahan, Discussion Group Leader
Managing Director and Associate General Counsel
Legg Mason
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
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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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Marie A. Chandoha
President and CEO
Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.
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Gregory Fleming
President
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
President
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
Chairman and CEO
Dodge & Cox
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10:30–11:45 a.m.
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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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Vijay C. Advani
Executive Vice President, Global Advisory Services
Franklin Resources, Inc.
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Christian Dargnat
Chief Executive Officer
BNP Paribas Asset Management
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Andrew Formica
Chief Executive
Henderson Group plc
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Timothy F. McCarthy
Chairman and CEO
Nikko Asset Management Co.
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11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
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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
Chairman
General Membership Meeting Planning Committee
President
Ariel Investments
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Arianna Huffington
President and Editor in Chief
Huffington Post Media Group
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F. William McNabb III
Chairman and CEO
Vanguard
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Gillian Tett
U.S. Managing Editor
Financial Times
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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
Head of Retirement
J.P. Morgan Asset Management
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Dan Houston
President, Retirement, Insurance, and Financial Services
Principal Financial Group
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James D. 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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Scott A. Curtis
President
Raymond James Financial Services
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Bill Dwyer
President, National Sales
LPL Financial Services
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Paul Hatch
Head of Investment Strategy and Client Solutions
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
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5:15–7:00 p.m.
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Exhibit Hall
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7:00 p.m.
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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.
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Marriott Ballroom Foyer
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7:30–8:45 a.m.
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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
Columbia Management
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Michael L. Avery
President
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc.
Executive Vice President
Ivy Investment Management Company
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Richard H. Frank
President and CEO
Darby Private Equity
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Kathleen C. Gaffney, CFA
Vice President, Portfolio Manager
Loomis, Sayles & Company
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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
Chairman
General Membership Meeting Planning Committee
President
Ariel Investments
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George Lucas
Founder, Producer, and Director
Lucasfilm, Ltd.
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11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
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