Industry leading Events Company
An award-winning events company with event Net Promoter Scores consistently exceeding 70 and meetings satisfaction rates greater than 95%, Future Proof has pioneered many groundbreaking formats for the wealth and investment management industry, ranging from facilitated one-to-one meetings, peer group networking and hosted buyer programs to outdoor-centric festivals, citywide events and curated retreats.
Innovative Formats, Unparalleled Results
Industry leading Events Company
An award-winning events company with event Net Promoter Scores consistently exceeding 70 and meetings satisfaction rates greater than 95%, Future Proof has pioneered many groundbreaking formats for the wealth and investment management industry, ranging from facilitated one-to-one meetings, peer group networking and hosted buyer programs to outdoor-centric festivals, citywide events and curated retreats.
Innovative Formats, Unparalleled Results
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Meet The Team Behind The Magic
Matt middelton
Founder & CEO
Lindsey Markewitz
Head of Operations
Nyle Bayer
Chief Marketing Officer
Chris Cherry
Head of Strategic Partnerships
Matt Hougan
Co-Founder
Julien Chen
Graphic Designer
Kathleen Duran
Event Coordinator
Kevin Flaig
Director of Sales
Caren Paradise Kohl
Director of Sales
Mariah Rittershaus
Director of Marketing
Morgan Rowe
Account Manager
Paula Saewert
Community Development Director
Mattie Sakalian
Sales Coordinator
Sydney Salazar
Sponsor Coordinator
Shereen Spencer
Sales Manager
Katherine Townsend
Events & Partnerships Manager
supported by leading investors
Graham Tuckwell
Founder & Chariman, ETFS Capital,
Former Chairman, ETF Securities
Anil Aggarwal
Founder, Shoptalk
Founder, Money20/20
Barry Ritholtz
Founder & CIO, Ritholtz Wealth Management
Josh Brown
CEO, Ritholtz Wealth Management
Jason Wenk
Founder & CEO, Altruist
Foster Wright
President, CoinDesk
Our History
Announced the launch of Future Proof Festival, unveiling our bold vision for an event designed to redefine how the wealth management industry connects, grows, and learns together.
Made history with the inaugural Future Proof Festival in Huntington Beach, California, bringing together 1,750 attendees and 89 sponsors for an unforgettable experience that set a new standard in the industry.
Unveiled the Breakthru Tech-Enabled Meetings Program, a groundbreaking platform that allows attendees to participate in thousands of one-on-one meetings. This program fosters meaningful connections with unmatched efficiency and effectiveness.
Named a finalist for Innovator of the Year at the WM.com Awards, recognizing our commitment to pioneering advancements and setting new standards in the industry.
An astounding 3,000 attendees and 180 sponsors came together for the second-ever Future Proof Festival. This milestone showcased remarkable growth and firmly established Future Proof as the premier gathering and must-attend event for industry leaders.
The Breakthru Meetings Program facilitated 16,000+ one-on-one meetings over two days, making it the largest meetings program in the wealth management industry. It achieved an impressive 98% meetings satisfaction rate and received rave reviews from attendees, who praised its effectiveness in creating valuable connections and enriching their overall event experience.
Announced the launch of the Future Proof Leaders Retreat, an intimate and unconventional wealth management retreat that blends Future Proof’s modern event style with tech-enabled Breakthru networking, tailored for wealth management executives and fast-growing financial advisors.
The first-ever Future Proof Retreat brought together 500+ attendees and 75+ sponsors for an exclusive, transformative experience. This event marked the expansion of our industry-leading Breakthru networking platform with the introduction of Breakthru Experiences and Breakthru Talks.
Announced the launch of Future Proof Citywide, our boldest event venture yet. We will be taking over 25+ hotels and a significant stretch of Miami’s South Beach to host the broadest and most significant wealth and asset management event in the world.
An unforgettable third year of the Future Proof Festival brought together over 4,200 attendees from 2,800+ companies, 300+ sponsors, and 175+ speakers. With the boardwalk 30% larger, the event was bigger and better than ever. The expansion of our Breakthru Networking Programs facilitated 32,000+ one-to-one meetings, 166 peer-to-peer roundtable discussions, and 55 group experiences, driving the industry forward through unparalleled networking and collaboration.
Relationships are Everything
Years of contributing to the success of our partners have afforded us the opportunity to collaborate with the most innovative companies in asset management, fintech, and financial services.
