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The CAIA Association, a global professional body, pioneers a new era in investment management. At the forefront of the shifting of alternative investment asset classes from 'alternative' to mainstream, CAIA embraces diverse expertise and interdisciplinary knowledge essential for responsible capital allocation and client stewardship. A Member-driven organization representing professionals in more than 100 countries, the organization seeks to prepare investors for a dynamic future, disrupting traditions, creating opportunities, and fostering long-term sustainability. To learn more about the CAIA Association and how to become part of a professional network that is shaping the future of investing, please visit https://caia.org/.

CFA Society Chicago, the world's oldest investment analysts society, aims to lead the investment profession by promoting the highest standards of ethics and education, while serving as the premier local resource for Chartered Financial Analysts, candidates, other investment professionals and our community. The Society was founded in 1925, with a membership of 4. Today, the Society is the 6th largest in the world under CFA Institute, with more than 4,700 members. It offers diverse programming content including luncheon programs, educational seminars, professional development workshops, events addressing the unique challenges facing women in the industry, and social group outings. 

CBRE
Investment Management is a leading global real assets investment management
firm with $147.5 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023,
operating in more than 30 offices and 20 countries around the world. Through
its investor-operator culture, the firm seeks to deliver sustainable investment
solutions across real assets categories, geographies, risk profiles and
execution formats so that its clients, people and communities thrive. CBRE
Investment Management is an independently operated affiliate of CBRE Group,
Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), the world’s largest commercial real estate services and
investment firm (based on 2023 revenue). The company has more than 130,000
employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more
than 100 countries.

John Hancock Investments operates as an independent and well-resourced investment advisor. This structure enables us to be highly responsive, to develop funds based on investor need, and then search the industry to find the portfolio management teams with the best skill set, track record, and experience to manage those funds.

Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of
outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term
financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Nuveen has $1.3
trillion in assets under management as of 30 Sept 2024 and operations in
27 countries. Its investment specialists offer deep expertise across a
comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a
wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information,
please visit www.nuveen.com.

Abbey Capital is an investment manager specializing in liquid alternative strategies. We are a community of thoughtful individuals who believe in the power of the funds we manage to make a significant difference in investors' portfolios.

Our funds, trusted by global investors since 2000, are designed to diversify portfolios, mitigate downside risks, and focus on compounding returns over time.

For 45 years, AAM has been a trusted resource for financial advisors and broker/dealers. The firm offers access to alternatives, exchange-traded funds, the fixed income markets, managed accounts, mutual funds, structured products, and unit investment trusts. AAM is a part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life. AAM is a SEC registered investment advisor and member FINRA/SIPC

CF Private Equity is a global private capital solutions provider. CF Private Equity invests with value-creating partners into primarily small and midsized companies. Since CF Private Equity’s founding in 1988, its mission has remained the same: seek to provide quality investment solutions in private equity, venture capital, real assets and sustainability. Through commingled investment partnerships and customized separate accounts, CF Private Equity offers investors intentionally-designed private capital portfolios constructed with primary investments, secondaries and co-investments and builds investment programs by partnering with underlying managers.

Cohen
& Company (“Cohen”) (COHN: NYSE American) was founded in 1999 as a private
investment firm focused on small- cap financial institutions and has grown into
a financial services company with an asset management division and a
broker-dealer. Cohen manages approximately $2.3 billion in assets through a
variety of investment vehicles. Cohen & Company Asset Management’s primary
strategies involve originating and managing private debt instruments issued by
insurance companies, originating and managing middle market multifamily
commercial real estate loans and managing insur[1]ance linked instruments
originated by reinsurance companies. The firm’s Capital Mar[1]kets division
raises private equity and private debt and provides capital markets, buy side
and sell side advisory services.   

Fengate is a leading alternative investment manager focused on
infrastructure, private equity and real estate strategies with US$6 billion of
capital commitments under management. With offices in Canada and the
United States, Fengate is one of the most active real asset investors in North
America. The firm has a proven track record and trusted reputation as
an investment and development partner across the sectors it operates in, and a
strong infrastructure project portfolio valued at more than US$14 billion.
Learn more at www.fengate.com

Greenbacker is a multibillion-dollar
asset manager and independent power producer specializing in renewable energy,
sustainable real estate, and other energy transition investments. With a strong
track-record of investing in power generation infrastructure, an extensive
network of portfolio company relationships, and significant real estate
expertise, Greenbacker benefits from a 360-degree view of the sustainability
landscape. Our expertise provides for a superior investor experience while
simultaneously generating significant environmental impact.

Indus Valley Partners (IVP) is a leading global provider of enterprise-wide technology solutions, consulting, and digital-first managed services to 220+ top fund managers on the buy side. Founded in 2000, IVP has been driving Finance Forward for over two decades, empowering firms to evolve, transform, and scale. With a team of more than 1,100+ professionals across five time zones and approximately $5.5 trillion of global AUM managed using its technology, IVP enables hedge funds, asset managers, private funds, and others to unlock the value embedded in portfolio, counterparty, and market data. As a trusted thinking partner, IVP helps clients rethink operations, develop innovative platforms, and push the boundaries of what's possible in finance. For more information, visit www.indusvalleypartners.com

IQ-EQ is a global, top-tier investor services group with an unrivalled offering to meet the administration, compliance and reporting needs of the investment sector in full and worldwide.

Our people are what makes us different. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of well-honed technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep understanding. We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

We employ a global workforce of 5,800 + people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms. Also part of the IQ-EQ group of companies are First National Trustee Company, The Private Office, ComplianceAsia and Lymon.

Voya Investment Management (IM) is the asset
management business of Voya Financial, overseeing $333 billion in assets for
institutions, financial intermediaries and individual investors as of 6/30/24.
Drawing on a 50-year investing legacy and the expertise of 300+ investment
professionals, Voya IM strategies span public and private fixed income,
equities, multi-asset solutions and alternatives. Voya IM manages approximately
$90 billion in assets across the private and alternative investments
universe—from senior loans to private placements and commercial mortgage loans.

Founded in 1997 and based in Holmdel, NJ, ZAIS has invested across multiple credit cycles at various levels in the capital structures of corporate and asset-backed securities. We offer a platform of complementary and diverse products, ranging from commingled funds to bespoke strategies in managed accounts and special situation vehicles to meet our clients' and investors' varying needs. ZAIS's investments have traditionally included CLOs, RMBS, CMBS, ABS and other credit products throughout North America and Europe. 

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE:CBZ)
is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and
organizations nationwide.

With unmatched
industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits,
insurance and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and
actionable solutions to help you anticipate next steps and accelerate growth.

We help your
organization navigate challenges, turn risk into opportunity and drive
sustainable, long-term excellence — where you are today and wherever you want
to grow.

Our 10,000+ team members across 160+ locations in 21
major markets provide top-tier industry expertise with local delivery,
relationships and support.

Leon
Capital Group is a holding company that operates assets in the financial
services, healthcare, real estate, and technology industries. Leon is not a
private equity fund; we operate as a family office overseeing $10 billion of
private capital. Over the last 14 years, the family office has generated a
34.56% IRR and 11.36x MOIC for our own capital. We only come to market with our
highest conviction investment themes and seek to provide opportunities for
RIA’s and other family offices to invest alongside our firm. In fact, each
strategy we launch has a significant amount of our family office capital
invested.

PartnerRe Capital Management (PRCM) provides insurance-linked investment opportunities, offering uncorrelated returns to traditional and alternative asset classes. We securitize portfolios of private reinsurance contracts underwritten by PartnerRe for institutional investors seeking to participate in the underwriting returns of the reinsurance market. We manage a series of investment strategies tailored to specified risk/return appetites and our flexible investment platform allows bespoke solutions for large investment mandates.

Founded in 2004, Absolute Investment Advisers
LLC provides
investment strategies with unique sources of risk and return. Strategies
include a long/short fund comprised of exchange traded closed-end funds, a
one-of-a-kind secondaries
fund that provides liquidity to retail oriented alternative investments and a
convertible arbitrage mutual fund.   Visit www.absoluteadvisers.com for
additional information.

Adams Street Partners is a global private markets investment manager with investments in more than 30 countries across five continents. The firm is 100% employee-owned and has $62 billion in assets under management across primary, secondary, growth equity, credit, and co-investment strategies. Adams Street strives to generate actionable investment insights across market cycles by drawing on over 50 years of private markets experience, proprietary intelligence, and trusted relationships.  Adams Street has offices in Austin, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, London, Menlo Park, Munich, New York, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. adamsstreetpartners.com

Akram & Associates is a trusted adviser to alternative fund managers – the cornerstone of our business. Our laser focus on this industry allows us to provide highly specialized accounting and tax services that are accurate and affordable.

Our team of professionals is well versed in the nuances of hedge fund, private equity fund, venture capital fund, CTA and family office entity structures and strategies, positioning Akram & Associates as an expert resource to both emerging managers and sophisticated managers overseeing multiple funds.

Always one step ahead of the evolving needs of our clients, we stay informed of the latest accounting and regulatory reporting developments and are constantly re-evaluating our service offerings.

As the demand for strong governance, compliance, infrastructure and operations continues to increase, our team of experienced accounting professionals and broad service offering for the alternative investments industry helps our clients build a solid foundation to achieve peak performance.

Our specialized services include, but are not limited to:
• Audit & Assurance for alternative investments firms
• Consulting Services for Family Offices and businesses
• Tax Services for Hedge Funds, other investment fund types, and the ultra-wealthy
• Tax Planning

Arena Investors, a subsidiary of Arena Investor Group holdings, is an institutional asset manager founded in partnership with The Westaim Corporation (TSXV: WED). With approximately $3.5 billion of invested and committed assets under management as of December 31, 2024, and a team of over 180 employees in offices globally, Arena provides creative solutions for those seeking capital across all corporate, real estate, and structured finance investment areas, at all levels of the capital structure, and in all developed markets, alongside operational capabilities to manage and improve businesses.  The firm brings individuals with decades of experience, a track record of comfort with complexity, the ability to deliver within time constraints, and the flexibility to engage in transactions and business operations that cannot be addressed by banks and other conventional financial institutions. See www.arenaco.com for more information.

Inspira Financial provides health, wealth, retirement, and benefits solutions that strengthen and simplify the health and wealth journey. As a custodian, our decades of experience in alternative assets positions investment sponsors, advisers, and investors to capitalize on emerging market trends and unique opportunities. From alternative assets such as private equity and real estate to traditional assets, we collaborate with you to find the right solution for your custody needs.

JTC is a publicly listed, global professional services business with deep expertise in fund, corporate and private client services. Every JTC person is an owner of the business, and this fundamental part of our culture aligns us with the best interests of all our stakeholders. Our purpose is to maximize potential, and our success is built on service excellence, long-term relationships and technology capabilities that drive efficiency and add value.

Preqin empowers financial professionals who invest in or allocate to private markets with essential data and insight to make confident decisions. It supports them throughout the entire investment lifecycle with critical information and leading analytics solutions. Preqin has pioneered rigorous methods of collecting private data for over 20 years, enabling more than 200,000 professionals globally to streamline how they raise capital, source deals and investments, understand performance, and stay informed. Acquired by BlackRock in 2025, Preqin complements the existing Aladdin technology platform to provide investment solutions for the whole portfolio. For more information visit www.preqin.com.

Sunstone Energy Infrastructure Fund specializes in energy, real estate, and supply chain infrastructure investments. The fund leverages extensive public and private sector expertise to accelerate efficient, scalable infrastructure solutions. Led by experienced government officials and seasoned private equity and infrastructure investment professionals, Sunstone invests in high-quality assets requiring creative capital strategies. The fund supports proven businesses within existing infrastructure focusing on building, retrofitting and managing commercial, institutional and public assets with viable use cases.

Thorofare Capital is a national, vertically integrated commercial real estate debt manager. The Los Angeles-based firm, with additional offices in New York City, Miami, and Dallas, focuses on $15 million to $100 million financing transactions, targeting value-add and opportunistic acquisitions, recapitalizations, and distressed debt secured by transitional properties. Its affiliate, Thorofare, LLC, is a registered investment adviser specializing in alternative fixed-income opportunities through US commercial real estate debt investments. With a national presence, Thorofare has originated more than $4.3 billion since the firm’s inception in 2010, across more than 13 property types throughout 33 states. Thorofare is an affiliate of Callodine Group, an asset management platform with approximately $20 billion in AUM.

Ultimus LeverPoint Private Fund Solutions™ tailors our unique service offerings to meet
your specific needs, with the ability to work with complex and unique fund structures
combining fund administration with Management Company, General Partner, Investor and
Treasury services. You’ll have the confidence that your back office is administered by a
dedicated team of industry professionals.