Events

Uncommon Knowledge Annual Conference

Take advantage of one of the most dynamic investment adviser conferences on the 2008 calendar. The National Association of Active Investment Managers 2008 Uncommon Knowledge conference is an uncommon exchange of new ideas among a very innovative group of investment advisers. With a strong agenda and a financial market where active management is flourishing, this year’s conference promises to once again set attendance records. Mark your calendar now for the 2008 Uncommon Knowledge conference.

NAAIM Uncommon Knowledge 2008
Conference Agenda
May 5-8

National Sponsor - The ProFunds Group

Meet the Presenters

SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008
5 A.M. NAAIM 2nd Annual Fish Out - Ocean fishing between the coast and Catalina Island.
1:15 PM NAAIM Golf Classic
7:30 NAAIM Welcome Reception at the Hyatt Regency Irvine
MONDAY, MAY 5, 2008  
7:00 – 8:30 AM NAAIM Board Meeting - All Members Invited to Attend
8:30 – 9:30 New Member Registration and Welcome Orientation
8:30 Registration/Exhibit Hall Opens  - Continental Breakfast
9:45 Welcome
10:00 - 11:00 Keynote Speaker John Bollinger - presented by The ProFunds Group
11:00 – 11:15 Refreshment Break
11:15 - 12:15 PM How to Sell Technical Analysis- Greg Morris, PMFM, INC
12:15 – 1:20 Luncheon and Sponsor Introductions
1:30 – 2:15 Progressive Power Tools #1
 
  • A Taste of AmiBroker
  • Compliant Marketing Issues for State Registered Advisers
  • Efficient, Effective Email Marketing
  • Using Wholesalers to Market Your Services
2:25 – 3:10 Progressive Power Tools #2
 
  • A Taste of FastTrack
  • Developing Your Marketing Message
  • Working with MOMs~Managers of Managers
  • Compliant Marketing Issues for SEC Registered Advisers
3:20 – 4:05 Progressive Toolshop #3
 
  • Direct Marketing Techniques that are Successful / Proven
  • Making Your Web Site Work for You
  • Discovering New Approaches to Referral Marketing – Bjorn Millom’s Approach
  • Automating the Small Office
4:15 – 4:30 Refreshment Break
4:30 – 5:30 50 Ideas in 50 Minutes – Marketing Panel
6:00 Offsite Party – Adventures at Sea – Newport Harbor Yacht Cruise
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2008  
7:30 AM Continental Breakfast in the Sponsor Hall
7:30 – 8:15 Sponsor Breakout Sessions
8:30 – 9:45 The Secret Successful Sector Rotation - Sam Stovall, Standard & Poors
9:45 – 10:45 Guerilla Marketing for Advisers - Dave Lucca, Rhoads Lucca Capital Management
10:45 – 11:45 Refreshment Break
11:15 – 12:15 PM Using Liquidity Waves to See Into the Future - Tom McClellan, McClellan Financial
12:15 – 1:30 Lunch
1:30 – 2:30 Compliance Update 2008- Mark Weakely, Holme Roberts & Owen, L.P.
2:30 – 2:45 Refreshment Break
2:45 – 3:30 Sponsor Breakout Sessions
3:30 – 4:00 Refreshment Break
4:00 – 5:00 Learning From The Best NAAIM Has To Offer – Open Mic Session
5:00 Cocktail Party in Sponsor Exhibit Hall
Wednesday  May 7, 2008  
7:30 AM Continental Breakfast in the Sponsor Hall
7:30-8:15 Sponser Breakout Sessions
8:30 - 9:45 How to Build an Effective Trading System- Howard Bandy, Quantitative Trading Systems
9:45 – 10:30 NAAIM Annual Membership Meeting
10:30 – 11:00 Refreshment Break
11:00 – 12:15 PM The Secret Sauce – Trading Techniques Member Panel
12:15 – 1:15 Closing Buffet Lunch
   
2:00

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May 4-8, 2008
at the Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Road
Irvine, California

Download a 2008 Conference Overview and Registration Form

Held each spring, the location of the Uncommon Knowledge conference rotates throughout major metropolitan areas of the U.S. to provide a new setting and varying convenience for the members each year. In addition to presentations focusing on trading techniques, marketing ideas, back office and compliance issues, new investment vehicles and other topics of concern to the membership, the annual conference offers opportunities for networking through the annual Golf Classic, special events, evening receptions, refreshment breaks and roundtable discussions.


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Uncommon Knowledge 2008
May 5-7, 2008
Hyatt Regency – Irvine, California

Active Exchange Focus Session
May 7-8
Hyatt Regency – Irvine, California