The RIA Industry Events & Conferences in 2026

February

ICI Innovate

ICI Innovate is a forward-looking conference focused on the intersection of operations, compliance, and technology in asset management. The agenda centers on how innovation is reshaping fund operations, product development, and distribution, with sessions covering AI and agentic intelligence, digital assets, regulatory perspectives, operational modernization, and the evolution of investment products. Designed to move beyond theory, the program emphasizes practical insights and real-world applications shaping the future of the asset management industry.

• When: February 3rd-5th
• Where: Houston, TX; Westin Houston Galleria
• Hosted By: Investment Company Institute (ICI)
• Who Attends: Asset management operations, compliance, technology, and product leaders from fund companies, service providers, and related organizations

Orion Ascent

Orion Ascent brings together RIAs and wealth management professionals for an immersive experience focused on the future of advice. The program blends platform education with broader conversations around advisory firm technology, operations, innovation, and growth, featuring keynote sessions, role-based community groups, sponsor engagement, and hands-on consultations.

• When: February 24th-27th
• Where: San Diego, CA; San Diego Marriott Marquis
• Hosted By: Orion
• Who Attends: RIAs, dually registered firms, broker-dealers, trust companies, as well as operations and technology leaders 

Scottsdale RIA CIO Summit

The Scottsdale RIA CIO Summit is an invite-only event focused on investment research and due diligence for registered investment advisors. The program features investment workshops, small-group fund manager meetings, keynote presentations, and panel sessions designed to support portfolio analysis across asset classes. Attendees also gain exposure to new investment ideas, peer insights from leading RIA CIOs, and emerging developments in RIA technology, with ample time built in for discussion and networking.

• When: February 26th-27th
• Where: Scottsdale, AZ; Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
• Hosted By: Citywire RIA
• Who Attends: CIOs, analysts, investment committee members, and research professionals from RIAs and family offices engaged in portfolio due diligence and investment evaluation

March

Future Proof Citywide

Future Proof Citywide combines scheduled programming with curated meeting opportunities. The event features sessions, roundtables, and structured interactions designed to support professional discussion around wealth management, technology, distribution, and market trends.

• When: March 8th-11th
• Where: Miami Beach, FL
• Hosted By: Future Proof
• Who Attends: Financial advisors, asset managers, wealth industry executives, and professionals from technology and services firms

T3 Technology Conference

The T3 Technology Conference is an annual event focused on technology platforms, solutions, and operational workflows used by financial advisory firms. The program includes product demonstrations, vendor showcases, and sessions on technology trends relevant to practice management and firm operations, as well as structured opportunities for dialogue among participants.

• When: March 9th-12th
• Where: New Orleans, LA; Hyatt Regency New Orleans
• Hosted By: T3 Conferences
• Who Attends: RIAs, technology providers, operations and practice management professionals, and other industry participants involved in advisory technology and infrastructure

RIA Masterclass

RIA Masterclass is an advisor-led program focused on the formation, growth, and long-term success of independent registered investment advisory firms. Led by AdvisorHub CEO Tony Sirianni alongside experienced RIA founders and industry partners, the masterclass explores key strategic topics including RIA formation, acquisitions, organic growth, investment strategy, succession planning, and talent management. The program is designed to help advisors capitalize on continued industry migration toward the independent RIA model through practical, peer-driven discussion.

• When: March 11th
• Where: NewYork, NY; Metropolitan Club of New York
• Hosted By: AdvisorHub
• Who Attends: Independent and breakaway advisors, RIA founders, and firm leaders focused on building, scaling, or transitioning advisory practices

Exchange ETF Conference

The annual Exchange ETF Conference focuses on exchange-traded funds and broader financial services. The program typically includes sessions on portfolio strategies, practice management, market outlooks, and the ETF landscape, along with workshops and networking opportunities. The conference agenda brings together speakers from across the financial services ecosystem to address topics relevant to investment planning and ETF market developments.

• When: March 15th-18th
• Where: Las Vegas, NV
• Hosted By: VettaFi, the organizer of the Exchange ETF Conference
• Who Attends: Financial advisors, ETF issuers, asset managers, service providers, and other ETF professionals

MMI Summit

The MMI Summit brings together senior executives in the investment advisory industry for structured sessions and discussions on strategic and emerging topics. The program includes panel discussions, presentations, and interaction opportunities designed to address industry challenges and future priorities, with Continuing Education credits submitted for several professional certifications.

• When: March 18th-20th
• Where: Orlando, FL; JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
• Hosted By: Money Management Institute (MMI)
• Who Attends: Senior executives and leadership professionals from investment advisory, asset management, and related financial services firms

ICI Investment Management Conference

The annual ICI Investment Management Conference addresses current topics in investment management. The program typically includes presentations, panel discussions, and sessions featuring regulators and industry representatives on trends affecting asset managers and the broader investment fund community. Content covers a range of topics relevant to investment operations, governance, regulatory developments, and other industry considerations.

• When: March 22nd-25th
• Where: Palm Desert, CA; JW Marriott Desert Springs
• Hosted By: Investment Company Institute (ICI)
• Who Attends: Asset managers, service providers, legal and compliance personnel, and board members

Park City RIA CIO Summit

The Park City RIA CIO Summit includes curated fund manager workshops, keynote presentations, panel sessions, and structured interaction time for participants focused on investment research and strategy. The summit also incorporates optional social activities alongside the professional program designed to support discussion and manager due diligence meetings. 

• When: March 24th-25th (optional ski day on March 26th)
• Where: Park City, UT; Pendry Park City Hotel
• Hosted By: Citywire RIA
• Who Attends: RIA CIOs, analysts, and investment committee members involved in manager research and third-party fund selection

Private Wealth Southeast Forum

The 11th Annual Private Wealth Southeast Forum brings together private wealth professionals for a day of scheduled discussions and presentations. The program includes sessions on investment strategies, market trends, and wealth management topics, along with opportunities for structured interaction and information exchange among participants. 

• When: March 26th
• Where: Atlanta, GA
• Hosted By: Markets Group
• Who Attends: RIAs, family offices, private banks, and other financial industry professionals 

May

DeVoe Elevate

DeVoe Elevate brings together leaders in the RIA community to discuss topics related to firm strategy, growth, mergers and acquisitions, and succession planning. The agenda features presentations, panel discussions, and structured sessions that focus on business development and operational considerations for advisory firms. The program also provides opportunities for professional dialogue and peer engagement.

• When: May 6th-8th
• Where: Austin, TX
• Hosted By: DeVoe & Company
• Who Attends: RIA principals, firm leadership, M&A advisors, and investment advisory professionals 

Source50 East

Source50 East is part of the Source50 Manager Selection Series, a summit format that facilitates structured interactions between allocators and investment management teams. The program typically includes pre-scheduled meetings and discussion sessions that allow participants to explore portfolio interests and investment ideas. 

• When: May 6th-8th
• Where: Naples, FL; The Ritz-Carlton
• Hosted By: Source50 Summits
• Who Attends: Independent allocators, investment managers, and service providers focused on manager selection and capital allocation

NAPFA Spring National Conference

The NAPFA Spring National Conference focuses on continuing education and practice management for fee-only financial advisors. The agenda typically includes expert presentations, breakout sessions, and workshops covering financial planning, client service, compliance, and industry developments. The conference also offers structured opportunities for peer discussion and professional engagement throughout the program.

• When: May 6th-9th
• Where: Minneapolis, MN; Hilton Minneapolis
• Hosted By: National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA)
• Who Attends: Fee-only financial advisors, planners, and advisory firm leadership

Private Wealth US Spring Retreat

The Private Wealth US Spring Retreat brings together senior wealth management professionals for in-depth discussion on the future of private wealth. The program features keynote presentations, panel discussions, and workshops covering current trends, challenges, and best practices shaping the wealth management industry. The event emphasizes peer collaboration, idea exchange, and networking among RIAs, family offices, and asset managers in an intimate retreat-style setting.

• When: May 11th-13th
• Where: Carlsbad, CA; Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
• Hosted By: Markets Group
• Who Attends: RIAs, wealth management leaders, family office executives, and asset managers

FINRA Annual Conference

FINRA’s Annual Conference brings together FINRA staff and industry participants to share practical guidance on regulatory developments, compliance requirements, and supervisory expectations. The program focuses on helping member firms prepare for regulatory change, strengthen compliance practices, address emerging risks, and enhance investor protection, while providing structured opportunities to engage with peers and FINRA professionals.

• When: May 12th-14th
• Where: Washington, DC
• Hosted By: FINRA
• Who Attends: Broker-dealers, compliance, and legal professionals

June

ICI ETF Conference

The ICI ETF Conference covers developments in the ETF market, including product innovation, regulatory considerations, distribution practices, and operational topics relevant to ETF issuers and related market participants. Content typically consists of panel discussions, sessions on market trends, and opportunities for information exchange among professionals involved with ETF products and services.

• When: June 8th-10th
• Where: Nashville, TN; Renaissance Nashville
• Hosted By: Investment Company Institute (ICI)
• Who Attends: ETF sponsors, asset managers, service providers, exchanges, regulators, and other professionals participating in the ETF market ecosystem

Citywire RIA San Diego CIO Summit

The Citywire RIA San Diego CIO Summit is an invite-only event that brings together chief investment officers and investment professionals from RIA firms for discussions and workshops focused on due diligence and investment strategy. The summit typically includes small-group fund manager meetings, keynote presentations, and structured interaction time to support dialogue around investment ideas and market developments.

• When: June 9th-10th
• Where: San Diego, CA; Estancia La Jolla
• Hosted By: Citywire RIA
• Who Attends: CIOs, analysts, and investment committee members from RIAs and family offices engaged in manager research and portfolio evaluation

Informa Wealth Management Edge

Informa Wealth Management EDGE focuses on practice management, operational trends, and market developments in the wealth management space. The conference program typically includes keynote presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions covering topics relevant to growing and managing advisory practices. The agenda also incorporates structured opportunities for professional discussion and peer engagement throughout the event.

• When: June 9th-11th
• Where: Boca Raton, FL; The Boca Raton Resort
• Hosted By: Informa Connect
• Who Attends: Financial advisors, RIA firm leadership, practice management professionals, and other wealth industry participants

Morningstar Investment Conference

The Morningstar Investment Conference is a global series of annual events aimed at financial advisors and investment professionals. It focuses on portfolio construction, market outlooks, regulation, and practice management, mixing Morningstar research with external expert speakers. The conference runs in multiple cities worldwide each year.

• When: June 17th–18th
• Where: Chicago, IL; Navy Pier
• Hosted By: Morningstar, Inc.
• Who Attends: Financial advisors, portfolio managers, asset managers, research analysts, and wealth management professionals 

BNY Mellon Pershing INSITE

BNY Mellon Pershing’s INSITE is an annual industry conference that covers practice management, technology, regulatory developments, and client engagement topics for financial advisors and wealth management professionals. The agenda typically features keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and opportunities to earn Continuing Education credits. Specific 2026 event details to come. 

• When: TBD
• Where: Washington, DC
• Hosted By: BNY Mellon Pershing
• Who Attends: Financial advisors, RIAs, broker-dealers, and financial institutions, including senior firm leadership and C-suite executives

July

Source50 Central

Source50 Central, part of the Source50 Manager Selection Series, features structured interactions designed to support discussions around portfolio interests and capital sourcing between managers and allocators. The event combines scheduled meetings and networking opportunities with sessions focused on manager selection and investment product alignment.

• When: July 29th-30th
• Where: Lake Geneva, WI; The Grand Geneva
• Hosted By: Source50 Summits
• Who Attends: Independent allocators, investment managers, and service providers 

August

Women in Private Wealth Retreat

The Women in Private Wealth Retreat is an invitation-based event featuring an all-female speaking faculty of senior leaders in wealth management. Programming focuses on investment perspectives, firm strategy, leadership, and talent development within the private wealth industry. The retreat also includes structured sessions for discussion and professional networking.

• When: August 3rd-4th
• Where: Nashville, TN; Four Seasons Hotel Nashville
• Hosted By: Markets Group
• Who Attends: RIAs, private banks, family offices, consultants, and wealth managers 

September

Future Proof Festival

Future Proof Festival is an industry event that focuses on trends and developments across the wealth management landscape. The program includes structured sessions, curated meetings, and networking components that support professional discussion and information exchange.

• When: September 14th-17th
• Where: Huntington Beach, CA
• Hosted By: Future Proof
• Who Attends: RIAs, asset managers, fintech firms, industry service providers

ICI Tax and Accounting Conference

The annual ICI Tax and Accounting Conference addresses tax, accounting, and operational issues affecting investment companies and financial services firms. Programming typically includes panel discussions, presentations, and sessions on regulatory developments, reporting requirements, and emerging industry considerations relevant to tax and accounting professionals.

• When: September 27th-30th
• Where: Marco Island, FL
• Hosted By: Investment Company Institute (ICI)
• Who Attends: Tax professionals, accountants, auditors, compliance specialists, and service providers from asset management firms and related organizations

October

MMI Annual Conference

The MMI Annual Conference is an annual event featuring sessions on current developments and trends across investment advisory, asset management, distribution, and related business areas. The program includes presentations and panel discussions, with Continuing Education credits submitted for professional certification approval, and provides structured opportunities for information sharing and professional dialogue among participants.

• When: October 7th-9th
• Where: Boston, MA; The Westin Boston Seaport District
• Hosted By: Money Management Institute (MMI)
• Who Attends: Investment advisory business leaders, asset managers, fintech representatives, distribution and strategy professionals, and service providers

Private Wealth US Fall Retreat

The Private Wealth US Fall Retreat brings together private wealth professionals for sessions and discussions on current trends, market outlooks, and investment topics. The program includes presentations, panel discussions, and workshops on a range of financial and strategic topics relevant to private wealth and advisory practices, along with structured time for professional interaction and networking.

• When: October 7th-9th
• Where: Orlando, FL
• Hosted By: Markets Group
• Who Attends: Wealth management professionals, family office representatives, RIAs, asset managers, and financial industry specialists

CEO Summit

The CEO Summit is an invite-only gathering designed for senior leaders across the wealth management industry. The program brings together a small group of firm CEOs for closed-door discussions focused on pressing trends shaping wealth management, including firm strategy, growth, leadership, and industry evolution. The afternoon agenda is complemented by an intimate networking setting, allowing for candid peer dialogue and relationship building among executives from leading firms.

• When: October 20th
• Where: New York, NY; Metropolitan Club of New York
• Hosted By: AdvisorHub
• Who Attends: CEOs and senior executives from wealth management firms, including RIAs and advisory organizations

Advisors to Watch Summit

The Advisors to Watch Summit is a relationship-driven event focused on peer connection, shared experience, and learning from top-performing advisors across the industry. Designed around open dialogue and networking, the summit brings together advisors from diverse platforms and business models to exchange insights on what it takes to succeed in an evolving wealth management landscape. The program emphasizes community, collaboration, and a practical perspective gained through learning directly from peers.

• When: October 21st
• Where: New York, NY; 583 Park Ave
• Hosted By: AdvisorHub
• Who Attends: Financial advisors and advisory firm leaders recognized for growth, leadership, and impact across the wealth management industry

Schwab IMPACT

Schwab IMPACT is an annual conference for advisors and firm leaders. The event features programming on practice management, investment insights, and technology, along with a large exhibitor presence and structured opportunities for professional networking.

• When: October 26th-29th
• Where: Boston, MA
• Hosted By: Charles Schwab
• Who Attends: RIAs, advisors, and firm executives

November

Source50 West

Source50 West (part of the Source50 Manager Selection Series) facilitates structured interactions between investment managers and independent allocators. The program typically includes pre-arranged meetings and sessions designed to support dialogue around investment strategies and portfolio interests. 

• When: November 11th-13th
• Where: Dallas, TX; The Ritz-Carlton Las Colinas
• Hosted By: Source50 Summits
• Who Attends: Independent allocators, investment managers, and service providers 

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