nAVIGATING THE NEW nORMAL
Miami

February 23, 2026 @ Smith & Wollensky

REQUEST TO ATTEND

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

  • Richard Bergman

    Managing Director

    Rockefeller Global Family Office

  • Matthew Bradbard

    Director

    RCM Alternatives

  • Michael Duda

    Managing Partner

    Bullish

  • Michael Normyle

    U.S. Economist & Senior Director

    Nasdaq

  • Tim Pickering

    Founder and CIO

    Auspice Capital Advisors Ltd.