The ClientWise Ensemble Leaders' Summit - Agenda
The ClientWise Ensemble Leaders' Summit - Meeting Agenda
This year’s ClientWise Summit brings together visionary leaders and equity owners to engage in the conversations that matter most for scaling, succession, and sustained success. Over the course of the Summit, you’ll explore the strategies and insights driving the industry’s most forward-thinking firms.
What You’ll Learn:
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Equity structure and internal succession
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Modern compensation for ensemble teams
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Talent development and leadership pipeline
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Scaling with intention while preserving firm culture
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M&A readiness, deal structuring, and valuation trends
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Tech, AI, and cybersecurity readiness
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What top-tier clients are really asking for
Come ready to think bigger, plan smarter, and leave with actionable takeaways to elevate your firm’s future.
Monday, September 22
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Dinner
Location: Pendry

Ashley Adamson
3x Emmy-Winning Sports Broadcaster | Speaker & Facilitator
Tuesday, September 23
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Breakfast
Location: Pendry
8:00 am - 9:00 am

Opening Remarks
We’ll kick off the Summit with an energizing opening session that sets the stage for the conversations, insights, and breakthroughs ahead. Together, we’ll align around the purpose of this gathering, highlight what distinguishes top-performing firms, and invite you to bring your full attention—and ambition—to what’s possible. Expect clarity, connection, and a powerful start to your Summit experience.

Ray Sclafani
CEO & Founder, ClientWise
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Featured Speakers
Throughout the day, you’ll hear from some of the most respected voices in wealth management—David DeVoe, John Furey, Rich Gill, Mark Hurley, and Jamie McLaughlin—as they share insights on growth, M&A, leadership, and what’s next for advisory firms. Please note: Exact session times will be announced soon. Refreshment breaks will be provided throughout the day.


David DeVoe
CEO, DeVoe & Co.


John Furey
Founder, Advisor Growth Strategies


Rich Gill
Senior Partner, Wealth Partners Capital Group


Mark Hurley
CEO, Digital Privacy & Security Solutions


Jamie McLaughlin
CEO, J.H. McLaughlin & Co.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Fireside Chat | Leadership Exchange
Join Matt Barthel for a candid conversation on the realities of leadership, growth, and transformation in today's advisory landscape. This fireside chat offers a behind-the-scenes look at how bold decisions and forward-thinking strategies are reshaping firms—and what it takes to lead through it all.

Matt Barthel
Editor, Barron's Advisor
5:25 pm - 8:00pm
Dinner
Location: Pendry
Wednesday, September 24
7:00 am - 8:00 am
Breakfast
Location: Pendry
8:00 am - 8:30 am

Welcome & Key Learnings
Ray Sclafani kicks off Day 2 with a high-impact welcome and a powerful reflection on the key takeaways from Day 1. He’ll connect the dots, surface the most important insights, and set the tone for the day ahead—ensuring you’re ready to turn inspiration into action.

Ray Sclafani
CEO & Founder, ClientWise
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Featured Speakers
Throughout the day, you’ll hear from industry leaders including Brian Hamburger, Liz Nesvold, John Watkins, Joel Fletcher, John Roberts, and David Canter. These expert voices will share timely insights and real-world strategies designed to elevate your thinking and impact. Please note: Exact session times will be announced soon. Refreshment breaks will be provided throughout the day.


Brian Hamburger
Founder & CEO, MarketCounsel


John Watkins
Partner, Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt LLC


John Roberts
Executive Vice President and Chief Field Officer at Northwestern Mutual


Bonnie Tomczak, CPA
CEO & President, Northwestern Mutual WealthManagement Company (WMC)


David Canter
Founder and CEO, Finley Point Strategy LLC


Liz Nesvold
Chair of Emigrant Partners and Vice Chair of Emigrant Bank
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Wrap-Up | Key Learnings
To close out the summit, Ray Sclafani will lead a reflective session highlighting key takeaways, insights, and next steps. This is your opportunity to tie it all together and leave inspired with actionable ideas.

Ray Sclafani
CEO & Founder, ClientWise
3:15 pm
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