Business & Finance
Tue, August 21, 2012 
JERSEY CITY, N.J.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Independent registered investment advisors (RIAs) will hear from political powerhouses, innovative thought leaders and industry influencers at [ TD Ameritrade Institutionalas ] 2012 Fall Regional Conference. [ Paul Begala ], political analyst and commentator for CNN and Newsweek columnist, and [ Bill Kristol ], founder and editor of the Weekly Standard and panelist for FOX News Sunday are featured keynote speakers. The political pundits will deliver a timely point/counterpoint discussion on the political landscape just days before the 2012 Presidential election.
"The challenging economic climate and ongoing gridlock in Washington weighs on the minds of advisors and investors as the presidential election approaches"
[ Fred Tomczyk ], president and chief executive officer, TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation, and [ Tom Nally ], president, TD Ameritrade Institutional1, are set to provide an outlook on the state of the business and the RIA industry. Deputy chief economist for TD Bank Group, [ Beata Caranci ], will deliver perspectives on U.S. and global economies. [ Luke Williams ], professor of innovation and entrepreneurship at New York University Stern School of Business and author of Disrupt: Think the Unthinkable to Spark Transformation in Your Business, will offer a thought-provoking session on innovation and leadership.
aThe challenging economic climate and ongoing gridlock in Washington weighs on the minds of advisors and investors as the presidential election approaches,a said Tom Nally. aAdvisors in attendance can expect thoughtful conversations on the outlook for our industry and how to best serve their clients as we brace for continued uncertainty on multiple fronts, including the political, economic and regulatory environments.a
More than 250 RIAs are expected to gather for the one-day conference at the [ St. Regis Monarch Beach ] in Dana Point, Calif. on Tuesday, October 23rd. Advisors will have the opportunity to participate in valuable social media workshops focused on building and strengthening their social media brand. Breakout sessions will cover topics on business growth, emerging demographics, technology integration and investment strategies. The afternoon session will feature a debate on the harmonization of the fiduciary standard and advisor oversight and include representatives from Investment Adviser Association, Consumer Federation of America, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association and TD Ameritrade Institutional.
To register for the conference and view a [ full schedule ], go to [ www.tdaconferences.com ] or call the TD Ameritrade Institutional conference hotline at (800) 326-7507 for assistance.
To learn more about TD Ameritrade Institutional, please visit [ www.tdainstitutional.com ]. Attendees wishing to participate in the twitter conversation can utilize #TDAIFall12 to engage in the conversation or visit the [ LinkedIn ] event page.
Follow TD Ameritrade on Twitter [ @TDAmeritradePR ] for updates on the conference.
MEDIA REGISTRATION:
Register online at [ www.tdaconferences.com ]. A media suite will be available for working journalists. To request an interview, please contact Jessica Taylor at [ jessica.taylor@tdameritrade.com ] or (402) 574-6651.
Beata Caranci is an employee ofTD Bank Group, an affiliate of TD Ameritrade, Inc. The opinions and commentary of TD Bank Group employees should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of TD Ameritrade, Inc. TD Bank Group has an ownership interest in TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation, which is the parent company of TD Ameritrade, Inc.
Guest speakers and their employers, educators, service providers, industry associations, the venue for this event, and other third parties are separate from and not affiliated with TD Ameritrade, which is not responsible for their services, policies or content.
About TD Ameritrade Institutional
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About TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation
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