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What Is The Small Firms Conference & Exhibit?

Small firms have a huge business opportunity as the asset accumulation, income distribution and wealth transfer needs of Baby Boomers converge into the dominant driver of growth for the financial services industry. Now more than ever before, Boomers and their heirs need innovative, personal and meaningful advice to help them make the right investment and life decisions. The convergence of this opportunity and need demands that firms develop new business solutions, strategies and tactics.

The 20 th Annual Small Firms Conference & Exhibit will address key business issues that will address key business issues that will help smaller firms leverage their close client relationships, local competitive advantage and optimal position to thrive, grow and serve investors

Who Are The Conference Registrants?

This meeting is critical for CEOs, senior management and department heads of smaller broker-dealers and registered investment advisors. Firms considering dual registration, as well as service providers to the brokerage and investment advisory industries should also attend. We are anticipating 250-300 attendees.

Who Should Exhibit?

Vendors showcasing products and services specifically targeted to small broker/dealers, including:

  • Clearing Firms
  • Mutual Funds
  • Portfolio Management Services and Software
  • Legal and Compliance Services
  • Asset Management and Allocation Technology
  • Wrap Administration
  • Research Services
  • Data and Software Providers
  • Money Managers
  • Execution Services
  • Training and CE Providers
  • Management Consultants
  • Trading Systems
  • Back Office Technology
  • Email and Website Services
  • Insurance Brokerage, Consulting and Administration Services

What Are The Dates?

Conference – Wednesday, October 10 – Friday, October 12, 2007

Exhibit – Thursday, October 11. ONE DAY ONLY!

What Is The Cost To Exhibit?

All booths are $3,500. This price includes an 8’ x 10’ booth space, company listing in the exhibit guide and a company identification sign with you your firm’s name. Additional products may be purchased from the official service contractor (details to follow).

What Are The Exhibit Hours?

To maximize your exposure and ensure quality time in the Exhibit Hall, hours do not conflict with the conference program. The tentative schedule is as follows:

Thursday, October 11

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. … … … … Refreshment Break with Exhibitors

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. … … … …. Buffet Lunch with Exhibitors

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. … … … .... .. Reception with Exhibitors

While the hours listed above are the times when the Exhibit Hall is officially open to attendees, exhibitors have access to the Hall all day and may use any other time period they wish to meet with clients or prospective customers

When Is Set-Up and Tear Down?

Exhibitors may begin setting up at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10. Tear down is on Thursday, October 11 from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., and must be completed by 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 11.

What About Hotel Accommodations?

SIFMA has reserved a block of room at the Marriott Rivercenter at a special conference rate available only to participants of the Small Firms Conference & Exhibit. Further information can be found on the conference website at www.sifma.org/conferences/2007/smallfirms/hotel.shtml. An Exhibitor’s Manual will be sent to you after payment for exhibit space has been received.

What About Exhibitor Badges?

Five exhibitor badges will be provided for each 8’ x 10’ booth space. These badges will give your representatives access to the Exhibit Hall, but not to the conference sessions. Specific details will follow.

 

For further information, or to reserve your exhibit space, please contact:

Jeff Freimauer
Manager, Exhibit and Sponsorship Sales
jfreimauer@sifma.org
212-618-0592