September 24, 2015 Mandarin Oriental New York City

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1 September 24, 2015 Mandarin Oriental New York City 1

2 About The WealthManagement.com 2015 Industry Awards The WealthManagement.com Industry Awards program is designed to recognize outstanding companies and organizations that support financial advisor success. A panel of judges made up of top names in the industry will determine the 2015 award winners in nearly 50 individual categories. In addition, we ll survey financial advisors across all advisory channels for their applied experiences with vendors to help inform our list of finalists. The WealthManagement.com 2015 Industry Awards will be presented at a black tie event on September 24, 2015 at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. A portion of the proceeds from the awards event will be donated to the Foundation for Financial Planning, an organization devoted to providing pro bono financial planning to the underserved primarily by providing grants to connect those in need with those willing to provide financial planning. We invite you to join us by completing a nomination application, and tell us about the great things you are doing to help advisors do the best job they can for their clients. There s no cost to nominate. A portion of the proceeds from the WealthManagement.com 2015 Industry Awards Event will be donated to the Foundation for Financial Planning. UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION Superior PR opportunity Validates your marketing message Thought leadership statement WealthManagement.com seal of approval Leverages WealthManagement.com marketing and distribution to the industry GENERAL Asset Managers Broker/Dealers Custodians Disruptors Insurance Non-Custodial RIA Support Platforms Social Media TAMPS Technology Providers Thought Leaders Trusts EVENT VENUE Mandarin Oriental 80 Columbus 60th Street New York City IMPORTANT DATES Submissions open Submissions deadline Finalists announced Award ceremony February 9th April 24th May 12th September 24th To nominate your organization, visit Video Broadcast Partner 2

3 Judges Panel David Armstrong Program Chair David is editor-in-chief of WealthManagement.com and REP. magazine, where he manages a staff of 20+ editors, contributors and freelancers, and represents the media brands at industry conferences and panels. Previous experience includes executive producer at HNW; senior reporter at Forbes; and business reporter for Fox News. Timothy D. Welsh Program Consultant Tim is president, CEO and founder of Nexus Strategy, LLC a leading consulting firm to the wealth management industry. Before that, he was director of business consulting services for Schwab Advisor Services, and was vice president at Merrill Lynch. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events. T. Neil Bathon Neil is managing partner of Fuse Research Network, a leading-edge decision support firm that employs a highly refined market intelligence capability to deliver informed, decisive and forward-looking guidance to firms in the asset management industry. Fuse Research Network delivers tactical research-based, client-specific recommendations that improve the productivity and effectiveness of the resources devoted to sales, marketing, and product management. Darrin Courtney Darrin is a research director at CEB TowerGroup, covering important topics in Wealth Management. His previous experience includes director of Innovation Studio at The Hartford Financial Services Group, as well as positions at Scudder, Stevens & Clark; Columbia Asset Management; MFS; and AARP Financial Inc. Craig D. Pfeiffer Craig is the founder and CEO of Advisors Ahead LLC, which develops innovative bridges between graduating university students and financial services firms. Additionally, Craig is the president of Hohting Group LLC, an executive strategy firm focused on financial services insight, advice and executive coaching. Julie Littlechild Julie is president of If Not Now Research, which conducts research into the behaviors and thinking of successful financial advisors around the world. She was the founder of Advisor Impact, creator of the Client Audit client feedback program, and is a frequent speaker at sales and industry conferences. Tom Lydon Tom is editor and publisher of ETF Trends, a website with daily news and commentary about the fastchanging trends in the exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry. He is also CEO of Global Trends Investments, an investment advisory firm specializing in the creation of customized portfolios for high-net-worth individuals. Philip Palaveev Philip is the owner and CEO of The Ensemble Practice LLC, a business management consulting firm. He recently authored The Ensemble Practice, a book dedicated to the process of building a multiprofessional enterprise. He is also known for his industry research papers and articles, and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. Martine Lellis Weinhold Martine is the chief operating officer for Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney (SBSB), an SEC-registered investment advisor that offers a full range of comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary and tax services. She has consulted with Keir Educational Resources as a writer and instructor for CFP exam review courses. Sean Walters Sean is executive director and chief executive officer of the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA ). Prior to joining the IMCA staff in 2007, he served as managing director at the Financial Planning Association, and director of membership at the International Association for Financial Planning. 3

4 2015 WealthManagement.com Industry Awards 2015 Awards Categories ASSET MANAGERS ($25 Billion Or More) BROKER/DEALERS (1,000 Advisors Or More) CUSTODIANS ($25 Billion Or More) ALTERNATIVES EQUITIES ETFs ETF STRATEGISTS FIXED INCOME REAL ESTATE (INCLUDING REITS) SEPARATE ACCOUNTS ASSET MANAGERS (Under $25 Billion) ALTERNATIVES EQUITIES ETFs ETF STRATEGISTS FIXED INCOME REAL ESTATE (INCLUDING REITS) BROKER/DEALERS (Fewer Than 1,000 Advisors) CUSTODIANS (Under $25 Billion) PROVIDERS ACCOUNT AGGREGATION COMPLIANCE CLIENT PORTALS CRM DIGITAL ADVISORS (ROBO) DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING INNOVATION PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING AND PERFORMANCE REPORTING REBALANCING WEALTH REPORTING / PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGERS SPECIAL AWARDS CATEGORIES DISRUPTORS INSURANCE SEPARATE ACCOUNTS NON-CUSTODIAL RIA SUPPORT PLATFORMS SOCIAL MEDIA TAMPS THOUGHT LEADERSHIP TRUSTS 4

5 Asset Managers $25 Billion Or More ALTERNATIVES EQUITIES ETF ETFs FIXED INCOME REAL ESTATE (INCLUDING REITs) SEPARATE ACCOUNTS Under $25 Billion ALTERNATIVES EQUITIES ETF ETFs FIXED INCOME REAL ESTATE (INCLUDING REITs) SEPARATE ACCOUNTS CRITERIA an existing platform that improves advisors understanding, usage and portfolio management Initiatives can include areas such as research tools, practice management programs, wholesaler support, service improvements, technology enhancements, etc. Criteria include quantitative measures such as specific feature set, usage, adoption, scope, scale, advisor survey scores, etc. along with qualitative measures such as innovation, creativity, new methods of deployment, etc. To nominate your organization, visit 5

6 Broker/Dealers 1,000 Advisors Or More A new initiative, program, or enhancement to an existing platform that helps B/D advisors manage a better business an existing service platform that helps support B/D advisors and their clients an existing platform that helps B/D advisors be more efficient, and enhances the advisor and client experience though technology an existing Transition platform that helps RIAs onboard their clients and business to a new or different custodian Fewer Than 1,000 Advisors A new initiative, program, or enhancement to an existing platform that helps B/D advisors manage a better business an existing service platform that helps support B/D advisors and their clients an existing platform that helps B/D advisors be more efficient, and enhances the advisor and client experience though technology an existing Transition platform that helps RIAs onboard their clients and business to a new or different custodian ADDITIONAL CRITERIA Criteria include quantitative measures such as scope, scale, adoption, usage, feature set, advisor and advisor/client surveys, etc. along with qualitative measures such as innovation, creativity, new methods of delivery, etc. For a complete list of the initiatives that qualify for the Broker/Dealer category, visit the Awards website To nominate your organization, visit 6

7 Custodians $25 Billion Or More an existing platform that helps RIAs manage a better business. an existing service platform that helps support RIAs and their clients. an existing platform that helps RIAs be more efficient and enhances the advisor and client experience though technology. an existing Transition platform that helps RIAs onboard their clients and business to a new or different custodian Under $25 Billion an existing platform that helps RIAs manage a better business. an existing service platform that helps support RIAs and their clients. an existing platform that helps RIAs be more efficient and enhances the advisor and client experience though technology. an existing Transition platform that helps RIAs onboard their clients and business to a new or different custodian ADDITIONAL CRITERIA Initiatives can include areas such as new cloud platforms, mobile apps, driving adoption of existing technologies, streamlining various processes, integrating multiple systems, user interface improvements, process speed improvements, ease of use, new capabilities, new features, customizations, etc. Criteria include quantitative measures such as scope, scale, adoption, usage, feature set, advisor survey scores, etc. along with qualitative measures such as innovation, creativity, new methods of delivery, etc. To nominate your organization, visit 7

8 Technology Providers Special Awards Categories ACCOUNT AGGREGATION CLIENT PORTALS CRM COMPLIANCE DIGITAL ADVISORS (ROBO) DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING INNOVATION PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING AND PERFORMANCE REPORTING REBALANCING WEALTH REPORTING / PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGERS DISRUPTORS INSURANCE NON-CUSTODIAL RIA SUPPORT PLATFORMS SOCIAL MEDIA TAMPS THOUGHT LEADERSHIP TRUSTS CRITERIA For a complete description of the initiatives, innovations, tools or programs that qualify for these awards, visit CRITERIA For a complete description of initiatives that qualify for the technology products, platforms or enhancements awards, visit 8

9 Awards Event Nominee And Sponsorship Opportunities The WealthManagement.com Industry Awards program is the first of its kind to recognize outstanding achievement among vendors and suppliers serving the financial advisory community. It is a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding achievement, innovation and leadership for firms in the wealth management industry. It offers award winners and sponsors a superior public relations opportunity, validates marketing messages, and makes a unique competitive leadership statement. All award nominees, winners and sponsors will receive brand exposure through our broad multimedia marketing campaign WealthManagement.com (more than 300,000 financial professional visitors per month) REP. magazine (more than 105,000 subscribers and 280,000 pass-along readers) Digital distribution to the WealthManagement.com database of more than 860,000 wealth management professionals (advisors, senior executives, marketers, sales and support professionals) HEADLINE SPONSORS: $30,000 Company logo featured in all mentions of WealthManagement.com Industry Awards (includes monthly eblasts to 350,000 wealth professionals) Logo featured on event website with link back to company homepage Gobo of company logo projected in main event space (wall projection) Logo and 500-word profile featured in a prominent location on digital awards program Logo featured on sponsor onsite signage (backdrop and other digital areas) Acknowledge from podium at awards event Opportunity for welcome speech from main awards podium Full-page color advertisements and banners in print and mobile services (pre- and post-event) Highlighted in event press release Logo on table plan (board outside main event) Interview with editor (appears in awards supplement and video online) Table of eight at awards dinner 9

10 Awards Event Sponsorship Opportunities COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSORS: $20,000 Top branding in the drinks reception area (magnificent separate space overlooking Central Park) Company logo featured in all mentions of WealthManagement.com Industry Awards Logo featured on event website with link back to company homepage Gobo of company logo projected in main event space (wall projection) Logo and 300-word profile featured in a prominent location on digital awards program Logo featured on sponsor onsite signage (backdrop and other digital areas) Acknowledge from podium at awards event Opportunity for welcome speech from main awards podium Full-page color advertisements and banners in print and mobile services (pre- and post-event) Highlighted in event press release Logo on table plan (board outside main event) Interview with editor (appears in awards supplement and video online) Table of eight at awards dinner AWARDS CATEGORY SPONSORSHIPS: $10,000 Company logo featured in all mentions of WealthManagement.com Industry Awards Logo featured on event website with link back to company homepage Gobo of company logo projected in main event space (wall projection) Logo and 250-word profile featured in a prominent location on digital awards program Logo featured on sponsor onsite signage (backdrop and other digital areas) Acknowledge from podium at awards event Highlighted in event press release Logo on table plan (board outside main event) Interview with editor (appears in awards supplement and video online) 10

11 Awards Event Sponsorship Opportunities WINE CATEGORY SPONSORSHIP: $10,000 Company logo featured in all mentions of WealthManagement.com Industry Awards Logo featured on event website with link back to company homepage Gobo of company logo projected in main event space (wall projection) Logo and 250-word profile featured in a prominent location on digital awards program Logo featured on sponsor onsite signage (backdrop and other digital areas) Acknowledge from podium at awards event Highlighted in event press release Logo on each table Interview with editor (appears in awards supplement and video online) GIFT CATEGORY SPONSORSHIPS: $5,000 Company logo featured in all mentions of WealthManagement.com Industry Awards Logo featured on event website with link back to company homepage Gobo of company logo projected in main event space (wall projection) Logo and 250-word profile featured in a prominent location on digital awards program Logo featured on sponsor onsite signage (backdrop and other digital areas) Acknowledge from podium at awards event Highlighted in event press release Logo on each gift on table (gift to be provided by sponsor) Interview with editor (appears in awards supplement and video online) Other category sponsorships are available call for details William O Conor, Managing Director william.oconor@penton.com Jay McSherry, Group Marketing Director jay.mcsherry@penton.com 11