Connect with the leaders shaping what's next
Join Ultimus for an invitation-only gathering of strategic partners, consultants, asset managers, and industry leaders for an afternoon of insight, discussion, and connection.
Through candid conversations with executives, investors, clients, and innovators, Ultimus' inaugural Strategic Partners Day will explore the trends reshaping investment management. From the convergence of alternatives and private wealth to the role of technology and operating models in driving growth, the event is designed to foster meaningful dialogue among industry decision-makers.
Date:
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Agenda:
Optional lunch at Arlo Diner: 11:45 AM - 1:05 PM ET
Sessions: 1:10 PM - 4:35 PM ET
Happy hour: 4:45 PM - 6:15 PM ET
Location:
Arlo NoMad, 11 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016
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Featured Discussions
State of the Industry
Ultimus CEO, Gary Tenkman, will share perspectives on the forces shaping asset management and the opportunities ahead.
Fireside Chat from the Top
Ultimus independent board member Lou Mauri has a conversation with Mike Hollander, Managing Director at GTCR and Ultimus board member on the future of asset and wealth management.
Evolution of Operating Models
A candid discussion with Ultimus Clients around growth, operational excellence, and evolving client expectations.
The Great Convergence
Exploring the innovation within Ultimus across operating models, fund structures, investor demand, artificial intelligence.
Connected: Alternatives in Private Wealth
Leaders from across the wealth and alternatives ecosystem discuss the continued expansion of private market access.
Ultimus 2030
A look ahead at the strategic priorities, innovation agenda, and vision guiding the future of Ultimus.
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Featured Speakers
Gary Tenkman
Chief Executive Officer
About Gary Tenkman
Gary Tenkman serves as Chief Executive Officer of Ultimus, providing strategic leadership and overseeing execution across the firm’s client-centric services and solutions. He brings deep operating leadership across fund services, including growth, operating model design, product development, and regulatory engagement. Before joining Ultimus, Gary led North American operations at Citibank, N.A. Fund Services Division.
Jay Martin
President, Private Fund Solutions
About Jay Martin
Jay Martin serves as President of Private Fund Solutions at Ultimus, leading the private fund administration business across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, fund of funds, and private credit. He brings extensive leadership experience driving operational excellence, strategic growth, and client success across alternative investment service models. Previously, Jay served as President of Investment Services at U.S. Bank and held executive roles at Citco and Citi, with earlier roles at JPMorgan and The Bank of New York.
John Lehner
President, Public Fund Solutions
About John Lehner
John Lehner serves as President of Public Fund Solutions at Ultimus, responsible for strategic direction and growth across the public fund administration segment. He brings more than two decades of leadership experience building and scaling client-focused organizations across investment management and technology-enabled services. Prior to Ultimus, John served as President and Board Observer at FundGuard and held executive roles at State Street and BNY Mellon, including Eagle Investment Systems.
Danielle Adamson
Executive Vice President, Chief Client Officer
About Danielle Adamson
Danielle Adamson serves as Chief Client Officer at Ultimus, where she leads an enterprise approach to client engagement, retention, and the overall client experience across Ultimus’ platform. She brings more than 20 years of financial services experience, with a strong track record in client advocacy and building strategic partnerships. Prior to Ultimus, she held client relationship and leadership roles at BNY and spent 16 years at State Street supporting investment managers across operations and client engagement.
Jason Stevens
Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
About Jason Stevens
Jason Stevens serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Ultimus, responsible for technology across infrastructure, security, application development, and data. He brings global financial services technology leadership experience supporting complex operating models across fund services and investment operations. Before joining Ultimus, Jason led Citigroup’s global securities and fund services application development, managing more than 50 technology professionals.
Lance Christofferson
Head of Product & Strategy, Transfer Agent - Retail Alternatives
About Lance Christofferson
Lance Christofferson is Head of Product and Strategy, Transfer Agent - Retail Alternatives for Ultimus Fund Solutions. In his role, Lance leads the strategic relationship service execution for our clients who are looking to launch or feature closed-end funds such as interval funds, tender offer funds, BDCs, and non-publicly traded REITs in their portfolio. He is responsible for all aspects of the client’s transfer agency relationship and service execution.
Lance joined the investment industry in 2005 focusing on mutual fund operations and during his tenure has successfully managed self-directed IRA retirement products, retail alternative & mutual fund relationships. Coupled with his client relationship acumen, he brings with him a wide range of industry knowledge ranging from operations, training to control and compliance experience.
He received a Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting and a Bachelor of Science in Theater Performance from Northwest Missouri State University.
Lou Maiuri
Independent Board Member
About Lou Maiuri
Lou Maiuri serves as an independent member of the Ultimus Board of Directors, providing governance and strategic guidance as the firm advances its growth strategy. He brings more than three decades of leadership experience across fund administration and investment operations. Lou currently serves as Chairman and CEO of AssetMark and previously held senior leadership roles at State Street and BNY Mellon.
Mike Hollander
Managing Director, GTCR
About Mike Hollander
Mike joined GTCR in 2008 and serves as a Managing Director in the Financial Services & Technology group, where he leads portfolio monitoring and co-heads the Portfolio Resource Group. He currently serves as a director of eleven companies, including Ultimus Fund Solutions, and chairs the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery.
Jim Boyne
President, Weitz Investment Management
About Jim Boyne
Jim joined Weitz Investment Management in 2018 with more than 30 years of experience in investment management, including roles as president and chief operating officer of Calamos Asset Management, co-founder and chief operating officer of McDonnell Investment Management, and senior vice president with Van Kampen Investments. He also served five years as executive director and board member of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, and he holds a bachelor's in marketing from Northern Illinois University and a Juris Doctor from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law.
David Brenner
Chief Operating Officer, TIFF Investment Management
About David Brenner
David Brenner joined TIFF in 2024 as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing finance, operations, information technology, legal affairs, compliance, and human resources. He previously spent eight years at Macquarie Asset Management, most recently as Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Digital, Data & Platforms, held senior roles at UBS Global Asset Management, and holds a bachelor's degree in business from Miami University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Nick Veronis
Co-Founder & Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Management, iCapital
About Nick Veronis
Nick is a Co-Founder and Managing Director of iCapital, where he serves as Head of Portfolio Management and sits on the Operating Committee. He previously spent 11 years at Veronis Suhler Stevenson, where he was a Managing Director focused on the business information services and financial software and data sectors, and he holds a BA in economics from Trinity College and FINRA Series 7, 79, and 63 licenses.