nAVIGATING THE NEW nORMAL
Miami
February 23, 2026 @ Smith & Wollensky
Agenda
2:00 - 2:15 / Registration
Due to limited seating, only registered participants will be able to attend the symposium.
2:15 - 2:20 / WELCOME Remarks
How do we define the New Normal? How might we think about the challenges of traditional investing?
2:20 - 2:35 / Economist Perspective
More tailwinds than headwinds in 2026: Looking at 3 tailwinds for the economy and markets this year.
Michael Normyle, U.S. Economist & Senior Director, Nasdaq
2:35 - 3:10 / Hedge Funds Panel
In an era where passive investment returns may no longer be reliable, what role can hedge funds play? How has the opportunity set for hedge funds evolved since the end of Quantitative Easing?
Nels Fugelsang, Partner, Millburn Ridgefield
Tim Pickering, Founder and CIO, Auspice Capital Advisors
3:10 - 3:45 / Private Markets Panel - PE,PC,VC
Where do opportunities exist for today's private market investments and how should investors evaluate them?
3:45-4 / Networking Break
4:00 - 4:35 / Family Offices Panel: Structures, Access & Taxes
4:35 - 5:10 / Real Estate Panel
How is the outlook for interest rates likely to affect the supply and demand in commercial and residential real estate?
5:10 - 6:30 / COCKTAIL Reception
Participating Speakers
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Richard Bergman
Managing Director
Rockefeller Global Family Office
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Matthew Bradbard
Director
RCM Alternatives
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Michael Duda
Managing Partner
Bullish
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Michael Normyle
U.S. Economist & Senior Director
Nasdaq
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Tim Pickering
Founder and CIO
Auspice Capital Advisors Ltd.