Inside the CIT: Building Retirement-Ready Funds
Space is limited. Don't miss out!
Tuesday, November 18
Summit Rooms 8-9
6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd
About this session
Collective Investment Trusts (CITs) are quickly becoming the go-to vehicle for bringing alternatives into retirement plans — but building one requires more than an idea. This session takes you inside the process step by step, from structuring and compliance to operational execution.
We’ll cover:
- Fund design decisions: strategy, fund-of-fund vs. direct investing, liquidity, valuation, fees, expenses, and gating
- Integrating with custodians, recordkeepers, and platforms
- Distribution strategies, branding, and product-market fit
You’ll leave with a clear understanding of the nuts and bolts that make a CIT work — and the practical framework to take your strategy from concept to launch.
Space is limited. Don't miss out!
Meet Our Speaker
Brian Harriman
Brian Harriman is the Director of Retirement at Alta Trust, where he leads the firm’s push to deliver the next generation of retirement solutions. With over 20 years of experience in retirement services and trust operations, he has helped shape how investment managers, advisors, and recordkeepers bring products to market.
At Alta Trust, Brian is driving efforts to integrate private markets into retirement plans through innovative Collective Investment Trusts (CITs). His leadership focuses on turning complex operational and regulatory requirements into streamlined solutions that create new opportunities for growth, access, and differentiation in the retirement marketplace.
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EVENT Registration
Individual Passes
$1,799
Registration Includes:
- Opening Reception
Monday 5-7pm - All Event Sessions
Tuesday 8am-5pm - Breakfast & Lunch
Tuesday - Networking Dinner
Tuesday 6pm
ASCENT Sponsorship
Sponsorship + 2 Passes
$5,000
Sponsorship Includes:
- Brand Visibility
Logo featured on event signage, website, and program materials. - Network Recognition
Align your firm with a curated audience of decision-makers. - Two Full Access Passes
Connect with plan sponsors, asset managers, and innovators shaping the retirement landscape.
APEX Featured Sponsorship
Featured Sponsor + 2 Passes
$10,000
Sponsor the Opening Reception, Lunch, or Networking Dinner
(only 2 per event)
- Premium Brand Placement
Prominent logo visibility on signage, website, and event materials. - Stage Recognition
Opportunity to deliver Welcome Remarks at your sponsored event. - Exclusive Positioning
Stand out as a featured sponsor with only two per event. - Two Full Access Passes
Priority access to sessions and networking opportunities
Attendees are responsible for booking their own travel & lodging.
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
Nestled at the edge of Colorado’s Front Range, the Gaylord Rockies Resort offers a scenic alpine retreat with breathtaking mountain views. Conveniently located just minutes from the airport and close to Denver’s top attractions, it’s the perfect setting for your Next Summit experience. Stay on-site with fellow attendees and enjoy unparalleled networking, exceptional dining, a relaxing spa, and a water park—all just steps away from the event’s meeting spaces.
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Attendees are responsible for their own travel & lodging for this event.
