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Discover the Ultimate Agenda

We don’t set the agenda from a podium. We build the space for leaders to have the conversations that matter. Conversations that challenge assumptions, unlock fresh thinking, and spark real change.

September 14-17, 2026
Huntington Beach, CA

Sept 14-17, 2026  |  Huntington Beach, CA

Discover the Ultimate Agenda

We don’t set the agenda from a podium. We build the space for leaders to have the conversations that matter. Conversations that challenge assumptions, unlock fresh thinking, and spark real change.

Five Themes Defining Future Proof Festival 2026

AI-Native RIA

AI is no longer something that sits on the edge of the business. It is becoming part of daily operations, and regulators are beginning to take a closer look. Firms are trying to understand where automation makes sense, where human oversight is still required, and how to build processes that are both scalable and defensible. The firms that figure this out early will have a meaningful advantage.

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Growth Without Gimmicks

Growth has become more difficult, and trust has become more valuable. The firms that are winning are not relying on short-term tactics. They are building durable distribution through specialization, referrals, partnerships, and content that compounds over time. The focus here is on systems that turn credibility into consistent opportunity without introducing unnecessary risk.

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Build a Firm That Outlives the Founder

Many firms reach a point where the founder becomes the limiting factor. It is rarely a market issue. It is usually a leadership and structure issue. Firms need to develop depth, clarify decision-making, align incentives, and build an operating cadence that allows the business to continue growing beyond any one individual.

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The Financial Advice Delivery System

Building a portfolio is table stakes. The real challenge for RIAs is delivering consistent, high-quality financial advice across every client relationship as the firm scales. That means integrating planning, investments, tax strategy, estate coordination, and ongoing client service into a single, repeatable system. This theme focuses on the workflows, roles, technology, and service cadence required to deliver that experience at scale without breaking the firm. The firms that treat this as a system and not a series of one-off decisions tend to operate more consistently and avoid unnecessary complexity.

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The Human Advisor’s Edge

As tools become more similar, the differentiator becomes how advisors show up in the moments that matter. This includes how they run meetings, how they guide client behavior, how they explain tradeoffs, and how they communicate during periods of uncertainty. These are the skills that drive retention and referrals, as well as long-term trust.

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2026 future proof festival Agenda

Mon, Sept 14 – Wed, Sept 16

BADGE PICK-UP

Badge pick-up will be available at the Vista Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach. A badge is always required on the Boardwalk – don’t forget!

Mon, Sept 14 – Wed, Sept 16

Content

We have a no-pay-to-play content model, which means every speaker is chosen on merit. That leads to no fluff, no overcrowded panels, just real conversations, real connections, and real value.

Mon, Sept 14

Welcome Party

Brought To You By State Street Investment Management

Relax, unwind, and connect with the Future Proof community. Enjoy an evening of tasty bites, delicious cocktails, and music as the sun sets on the beautiful Pacific Ocean.

6:05 PM – 8:00 PM PT

Wed, Sept 16

MUSIC FESTIVAL

Future Proof Festival brings the community together for can’t-miss live musical performances in a one-of-a-kind setting. 

6:45 PM – 10:00 PM PT

WORLD-CLASS SPEAKERS

Christopher Ainsworth

CEO, Pave Finance

Stephanie Aliaga

Global Market Strategist, J.P. Morgan Asset Management

Tracy Alloway

Odd Lots Co-Host, Bloomberg

Jared Jones

Partner and Senior Advisor, Omega Wealth Management

Mazi Bahadori

Altrusit, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer

Sara Baker

EVP of Mergers & Acquisitions, Allworth Financial

Eric Balchunas

Senior ETF Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence

Michael Batnick

Managing Partner, Ritholtz Wealth Management

Chet R. Bennetts

Associate Provost and Department Chair, The American College of Financial Services

Todd Boehly

CEO, Co-Founder, Chairman, Eldridge Industries

Allison Bonds Mazza

Head of US Wealth, State Street Investment Management

David Booth

Founder and Executive Chairman, Dimensional Fund Advisors

Ben Borodach

Co-Founder and CEO, april

Benjamin Brandt

Founder & President, Capital City Wealth Management

Brent Brodeski

Founder & CEO, Savant Wealth Management

Greg Brogger

Co-Founder and CEO, Collective

Josh Brown

CEO, Ritholtz Wealth Management

Mark Bruno

Managing Director, Head of Strategic Advisory, Emigrant Partners

Rick Buoncore

Chairman & CEO, MAI Capital Management

Kate Burke

CEO, Allspring Global Investments

Diana Cabrices

Founder, Diana Cabrices Consulting

Ben Carlson

Director of Institutional, Ritholtz Wealth Management

Thomas Carroll

CEO, HB Wealth

Chris Cherry

Head of Strategic Partnerships, Future Proof

Graham Clifford

CTO, First Manhattan

James Conole

Founder, Root Financial

Eve Cout

Principal, Head of Advisor Solutions, Vanguard

Lisa Crafford

Managing Director, Head of Advisory, Constellation Wealth Capital

Jesse Cramer

Vice President, Financial Advisor, CAPTRUST

Hayley Cuccinello

Wealth Reporter, CNBC

Jon Dauphine

CEO, Foundation for Financial Planning

Amy DeTolla

Founder & CEO, Aureus Advantage

David DeVoe

Founder & CEO, DeVoe & Company

Carlo Di Florio

President, ACA Group

Raj Doshi

President and COO, April

Blair duQuesnay

Lead Advisor - The Preserve, Ritholtz Wealth Management

Parker Ence

CEO, Jump

Trip Farren

Partner, Senior Wealth Management Advisor, OpenArc

Kevin Fitzwilson

CEO, Coldstream

Scott Frank

Founder, Stone Steps Financial LLC

Vinay Gidwaney

Chief Product Officer, OneDigital

Adrienne Grace

Mindset & High Performance Coach, Adrienne Gray, LLC

Sheena Gray

CEO, Association of African American Financial Advisors (Quad-A)

Ralph Haberli

CEO and President, Edelman Financial Engines

Mark Hedderman

CEO, Hedderman Financial Solutions

Kevin Higginbotham

OpenArc, Managing Partner, Senior Wealth Management Advisor

H. Adam Holt

CEO and Founder; Co-Founder, Asset-Map; REBL Dads

Phil Huber

Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Solutions, Cliffwater

Mark Israel

CTO, Focus Financial Partners

Dan Ives

Partner and Senior Managing Director, Tech Analyst, Yorkville Ives & Co.

Ben Johnson

Head of Client Solutions, Asset Management, Morningstar

Jared Jones

Partner and Senior Advisor, Omega Wealth Management

Megan Kelley

Head of Research, Fidelity Center for Applied Technology, Fidelity Investments

Michael Kitces

Chief Planning Nerd, Kitces.com

Adam Knorr

Co-Founder, InfluenceLab

Corey Kupfer

Founder & Managing Partner, Kupfer., PLLC

Daniel Kwak

VP, Finance, Perplexity

Mike LaMena

CEO, Wealthspire

Tom Lee

Co-Founder & Head of Research, Fundstrat

Adam Lewis

Shareholder, Vedder Price P.C.

Stephanie Link

Chief Investment Strategist, Head of Investment Solutions and Equity Portfolio Manager, Hightower Advisors

Nicole Madosik

Partner & Chief Mergers and Integrations Officer, Mission Wealth

Jaime Magyera

Managing Director, Head of U.S. Wealth Advisory (USWA), BlackRock

Gabriella Mengstab

Founder & CEO, KinderWell

Matt Middleton

Founder & CEO, Future Proof

Kurt Miscinski

Partner and CEO, Cerity Partners

Cinthia Murphy

Investment Strategist, TMX Vettafi

Dave Nadig

President & Director of Research, ETF.com

Rob Nance

Co-Founder and CEO, Dispatch

Peter Nolan

Head of Asset & Wealth Management, Anthropic

Derek Notman

Founder & CEO; Founder, Couplr AI; REBL Dads

Tom Orecchio

CEO and Principal, Modera Wealth Management

Jason Ozur

CEO, Lido Advisors

Roger Paradiso

Head of Custom Client Portfolios; Executive Chairman, Franklin Templeton; O'Shaughnessy Asset Management

Molly Pierce

CEO, Track that Advisor

Bob Pisani

Chief Technology Officer, Addepar

Rick Pitcairn

Chairman, Chief Global Strategist, Pitcairn

Jennifer Prosek

Founder and Managing Partner, Prosek Partners

Rick Rieder

CIO of Global Fixed Income, BlackRock

Barry Ritholtz

Chairman & CIO, Ritholtz Wealth Management

Shannon Saccocia

Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer - Wealth, Neuberger

Tony Santillo

Head of Innovation & Strategic Growth, Northwestern Mutual

Mela Seyoum

Reporter, Financial Advisor IQ

Yaela Shamberg

Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, Communify

Mike Shannon

Reporter, Financial Advisor IQ

Darrell Siggers

CEO, AccessPlusAnswers

Gary Sinderbrand

Founder & CEO, Archematch

Matt Sinderbrand

CTO, Archematch

Danielle Singer

Head of Wealth Management Platforms and Institutional Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), Invesco

Todd Sohn

Chief ETF Strategist, Strategas Asset Management

Jaclyn Stanton

Managing Partner, F2 Strategy

Joe Steuter

Partner and Chief of Client Strategy, Intention.ly

Kevin Thompson

CEO and President, 9I Capital Group LLC

Jay Tini

President, Ritholtz

Jan Van Eck

CEO, VanEck Funds

Lily Vittayarukskul

CEO and Co-Founder, Waterlily

Adam Vos

Senior Executive Vice President, Global Head of Wealth Solutions, BNY

Scott Wapner

Host, CNBC

Joe Weisenthal

Odd Lots Co-Host, Bloomberg

Tim Welsh

President, Nexus Strategy, LLC

Ian Wenik

Editor, Citywire

Burt White

CEO, Carson Group

Cecilia Williams

COO, Halbert Hargrove

Kendra Wright

Founder & CMO, Rebel Media Agency

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