In Person
- Los Angeles
Convene, Wells Fargo Center, 333 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Our exclusive, members-only event designed specifically for operations and technology professionals. This event brings together industry leaders from across the global asset management community.
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8:30am |
Meeting Registration and Breakfast
8:30am-9:00am EST Meeting Registration and BreakfastWednesday, Nov 13, 2024 · 8:30am-9:00am EST |
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9:00am |
Client Reporting Systems
9:00am-10:30am EST Client Reporting SystemsWednesday, Nov 13, 2024 · 9:00am-10:30am ESTA CutterResearch presentation on industry trends and member practices in client reporting. We also include a detailed discussion of client reporting systems.
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10:30am |
Networking Break, Exhibit Hall Open
10:30am-11:00am EST Networking Break, Exhibit Hall OpenWednesday, Nov 13, 2024 · 10:30am-11:00am EST |
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11:00am |
Track One - The Business of IT
11:00am-12:00pm EST Track One - The Business of ITWednesday, Nov 13, 2024 · 11:00am-12:00pm ESTCutterResearch will share the results of our Member survey and discuss how firms are dealing with IT organizational structures and operating models, and the tools and methods they use to manage technology.
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12:00pm |
Lunch: Connect with other members and exhibitors over lunch
12:00pm-1:30pm EST Lunch: Connect with other members and exhibitors over lunchWednesday, Nov 13, 2024 · 12:00pm-1:30pm EST |
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1:30pm |
Track Two - What's Behind the Password? Trends in Client Portals
1:30pm-2:30pm EST Track Two - What's Behind the Password? Trends in Client PortalsWednesday, Nov 13, 2024 · 1:30pm-2:30pm ESTCutterConsulting discusses how member firms are using client portals to change the way they engage clients. We discuss what functionality is being offered to clients and methods that peer firms are using to increase adoption by clients. Hear what the future looks like for this client communication method.
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2:30pm |
Networking Break, Exhibit Hall Open
2:30pm-3:00pm EST Networking Break, Exhibit Hall OpenWednesday, Nov 13, 2024 · 2:30pm-3:00pm EST |
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3:00pm |
Integrating Investment Systems: Bringing it All Together
3:00pm-4:00pm EST Integrating Investment Systems: Bringing it All TogetherWednesday, Nov 13, 2024 · 3:00pm-4:00pm ESTMost investment management firms depend on an extensive set of systems and data stores, as well as external service providers, resulting in complex architectures and integration methods. This research looks at how firms manage the challenges of integration, the technologies and tools they use to ensure efficient, accurate process and data flows, and the role data governance plays in ensuring high quality data from end to end.
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4:00pm |
Cocktail Reception: Relax and chat about the day with colleagues over drinks
4:00pm-5:00pm EST Cocktail Reception: Relax and chat about the day with colleagues over drinksWednesday, Nov 13, 2024 · 4:00pm-5:00pm ESTSponsored by: |
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5:30pm |
Please join us for our CutterResearch Member Dinner
5:30pm-7:30pm EST Please join us for our CutterResearch Member DinnerWednesday, Nov 13, 2024 · 5:30pm-7:30pm EST
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Angela Centeno joined Cutter Associates in 2015, bringing more than 20 years of experience in financial services. Prior to Cutter, Angela worked for The Northern Trust Company in multiple roles managing enterprise market data, investment operations outsourcing, vendor relationships, and custodian relationships. She previously held senior positions in operations management, project management, data management, and solutions implementation.
Angela earned a bachelor of science in accounting and a bachelor of science in business administration from the University of Kansas, as well as an MBA in finance from DePaul University. She is a registered CPA.
Recent research assignments and publications include the following:
Jon Chandler brings more than ten years of experience in the financial services industry to his Director's role at Cutter Associates. Prior to joining Cutter, Jon was a senior business analyst for State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), where he was involved in a number of projects for the front and middle office, including UAT design and execution for an order management system (Fidessa IMS), the implementation of a web-based due diligence platform (FundInsight), and an enterprise solution to support blended benchmarks. Prior to his project roles, Jon was a principal in fixed income trade operations at SSGA. He has extensive experience with post-trade operations and applications, such as OASYS/CTM, PORTIA, MBSExpert, and Failstation. Jon earned a bachelor of arts in history from the University of Florida and an MBA from Northeastern University.
Recent research assignments and publications include the following:
Stacia Graham has more than 20 years of experience in investment management, bringing a deep understanding of end-to-end asset management processing and project management to her role as Managing Director at Cutter Research. Prior to Cutter, Stacia worked at Wellington Management Company LLP in Boston in various roles within compliance and operational risk, including leading and managing the global Investment Guideline Compliance team for eight years. She earned a bachelor of science in business administration from Bryant University and an MBA from Bentley University.
Recent research assignments and publications include the following:
Cindy Castellano is the CEO of Cutter Associates and has over 30 years of experience in the investment management industry. She formerly led Cutter Associates’ Client-Facing and Wealth practices, advising asset and wealth management firms on their sales and distribution, marketing, product development, consultant relations, client service, and client reporting. Cindy has conducted system searches for CRM, marketing automation, portals, pitchbooks/client presentation, content management, client reporting, client onboarding, and RFP systems. Prior to joining Cutter, Cindy served as Vice President and Head of Operations for a division of Guggenheim Investments, where she led mutual fund accounting and administration; institutional accounting, billing, and client reporting; SMA operations, performance reporting (GIPS); and fixed income performance, attribution, and risk reporting. As Vice President and Head of Equities, Cindy led the firm’s investment team and supervised equity trading activities.
Cindy also spent 10 years as a Senior Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst, managing over USD 500 million in AUM for mutual funds and VITs using social awareness (ESG), large cap growth, and mid-cap growth investment strategies. She developed the investment process, directed research analysts’ day-to-day efforts, and created the firm’s social criteria and proxy voting guidelines. Cindy, a Chartered Financial Analyst, holds a bachelor’s of business administration from Washburn University.
Mary Storrs has more than 35 years of experience in the investment management industry. She has been with Cutter Associates for more than 20 years, first as a consultant focusing on front-office projects and then with Cutter Research since its inception. Mary has authored Cutter Research reports on many topics, including trading, portfolio management, transaction cost analysis, investment research management, and market data systems. She led the Research and Benchmarking division for eight years, overseeing all content development and helping members understand their capabilities compared with industry peers and best practices. Since 2019 she has been responsible for spearheading firm-wide management and delivery programs. Mary holds a BS from Boston College and an MBA from Babson College.
Shankar Subramanian has over 25 years of industry experience in investment management and technology solutions. Shankar has a deep understanding of investment data management, portfolio management, risk management, investment accounting, and alternative investments. At Cutter Associates, he heads the Risk and Compliance practice, helping client with investment risk management, and asset allocation, as well as providing support for compliance with consulting on trading forensics, communication surveillance, regulatory reporting, and guideline compliance. He advises on, and designs, operating models, selects systems, and implements business and technology solutions. He also leads development of Cutter’s alternative investments practices and the firm’s efforts to provide thought leadership and strategic and tactical advice to asset owner clients.
Prior to joining Cutter, Shankar held senior roles at IBM Global Services and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), advising clients and leading global delivery teams in large engagements. Shankar holds a Bachelor of Science in engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and an MBA in finance and information systems from the Indian Institute of Management.
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