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Institute for Portfolio Alternatives Unveils 2026 Board of Directors

The Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA) has officially announced its Board of Directors for the year 2026, as declared by Anya Coverman, the President and CEO of the organization. This strategic leadership group consists of renowned figures from leading firms in the financial sector. Notably, Brendan Cuddihy, the Chief Operating Officer of CAIS, has been elected as chair-elect for the upcoming year, while Jason Goode, a Partner at Alston & Bird LLP, will take on the role of chair.

In her announcement, Coverman emphasized the importance of adapting to the evolving landscape of alternative investments. "As alternatives grow and evolve globally, the IPA remains focused on advancing the policies and engagement that shape our industry," she stated. The newly elected board members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, which will undoubtedly strengthen the IPA’s initiatives and programs.

Newly Elected IPA Directors

Among the newly elected members, the following individuals will join the board:

• - Jonathan Diorio from BlackRock
• - Zach Forman of The Carlyle Group
• - Adam Bobker with Fortress Investment Group
• - Doug Krupa from KKR & Co.
• - Madeleine Sinclair of Blue Owl Capital
• - Kyle Kniffen representing Goldman Sachs & Co.
• - Keith Jones with Invesco
• - Kirsten Pickens from Future Standard
• - Sean Mullen with Hightower Advisors
• - Dev Desai of Wells Fargo & Company
• - Jerry Pascucci from UBS Financial Services
• - Kate Winters of LPL Financial
• - Bradley Sussman with Raymond James
• - Samuel Cote from Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
• - Neal Chansky of SSC Technologies
• - Benjamin Wells from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
• - Nick Darsch with Ultimus Fund Solutions

These new members will work alongside continuing IPA directors, which include prominent leaders such as:

• - James Hannigan of Apollo Global Management
• - Alison Nest from Morgan Stanley
• - John Carter of Edward Jones
• - George Stephan with Franklin Templeton
• - Alice Connaughton from Morrison & Foerster
• - Leon Volchyok of Blackstone
• - Mark Earley from Hines Private Wealth Solutions
• - Dennis Martin of PGIM

The Role of IPA

The Institute for Portfolio Alternatives acts as the primary advocate for alternative investments, which encompass various asset classes including private real estate, private credit, and private equity. The IPA aims to foster innovation and collaboration within the industry through strategic events, conferences, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Under the new board's direction, the IPA is poised to make significant strides in advocating for alternative assets at both federal and state levels. The organization’s commitment to educating stakeholders and promoting best practices in the industry remains unwavering.

To learn more about the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives and its initiatives, visit ipa.com.

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