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MIAMI, FL — January 26, 2026 — Nicsa will host its 2026 Strategic Leadership Forum (SLF), a premier executive-level gathering for the asset and wealth management industry, for three days of strategic dialogue and actionable insight from February 23^rd to the 25^th at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa.

Designed exclusively for senior decision-makers, The Future of Investing agenda delivers candid, forward-looking discussions on the forces reshaping the industry — from market volatility and regulatory change to digital assets, AI, retirement evolution, and leadership in times of disruption.

Featured Speakers Include:

• Cathie Wood, CEO & CIO, ARK Invest
• Ed Murphy, President & CEO, Empower
• Tyler Mathisen, Former CNBC Anchor and Correspondent
• Lindsay Shookus, Emmy-Award-Winning Producer and Leadership Keynote
• Elad Roisman, Former SEC Commissioner, Active Chairman
• Senior leaders from BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Asset Management, Broadridge, SS&C, Neuberger Berman, Bank of America / Merrill Lynch, and more

A cornerstone of the event, Face the Membership, will feature top CEOs in a candid discussion moderated by Tyler Mathisen, offering unfiltered perspectives on leadership, growth, and industry accountability.

Key insights include:

• A rare, closed-door look at how top executives are navigating volatility, regulation, and innovation.
• What regulators and industry leaders say comes next for digital assets and compliance.
• Why culture, resilience, and decision-making are emerging as competitive advantages.
• How firms are actually deploying AI — and where they’re drawing the line.
• New thinking from leaders shaping the future of retirement solutions.

Industry Sponsors* Include:

• Premier sponsors: BetaNXT, Invesco, Northern Trust, SS&C
• Platinum sponsors: AutoRek, BNY, Computershare, HengTian, Fidelity, Vertalo
• Gold & Silver sponsors: Abandoned Property Advisors, Broadridge, Capital Group, Sodali & Co, Envision
• For a complete list of sponsors, current availability, and more information: https://nicsa.org/slf-2026/sponsors/
  
  

The event is still open for registration. Secure your spot today. More information & registration: https://nicsa.org/slf-2026/

About Nicsa

Nicsa is a not-for-profit trade association striving to connect all facets of the global asset and wealth management industry in order to develop, share, implement, and advance leading practices. Learn more at www.nicsa.org.

Press Contact:
Allison Lovett | Vice President, Content & Communications

*Sponsors as of Jan. 23, 2026