In this 45-minute fireside chat, Larry Roth and Bob Long will break down why private markets are no longer “alternative,” why we have reached a tipping point, how private markets investments affect capital flow, why private markets are more philosophy than product, and what the future holds.You’ll gain practical insights to help you speak confidently with clients about this evolving space.

Mr. Long has three decades of experience in the private markets and has led investment teams for global firms in both the general partner and limited partner role. He has served as the CEO of two publicly-traded companies focused on expanding private market access for high net worth investors.

Prior to joining StepStone, Mr. Long was the CEO of OHA Investment Corporation, a publicly-traded specialty finance company. Previously, he co-founded Conversus Capital, the largest publicly traded fund of third-party private equity funds with $3 billion of AUM and served as its CEO. Previously, Mr. Long led Bank of America’s $7 billion strategic capital division. Early in his career, Mr. Long served as the lead in-house counsel for a large portion of Bank of America’s Investment Banking Division and worked as a securities lawyer for a major law firm.

A recognized industry leader, Mr. Long was named one of 50 “GameChangers” by Private Equity International, has been profiled in the WSJ, and hosted CNBC Squawk Box Europe on numerous occasions. He is a founding Director of the Defined Contribution Alternatives Association and chairs its Public Policy Committee.

Mr. Long received his BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his JD from the University of Virginia. Mr. Long has served on the board of the Children’s Home Society of North Carolina and is an active supporter of adoption organizations.

As CEO of Wealth Solutions Report, Larry Roth oversees the strategic direction of the outlet, its engagement with key industry partners as well as relationships with the outlet’s sponsors. Mr. Roth previously served as CEO of AIG Advisor Group (now Osaic) as well as CEO of Cetera Financial Group, two of the largest networks of independent wealth management firms in the country.

In addition to his current role at Wealth Solutions Report, Mr. Roth is Founder and Managing Partner of Ascentix Partners, a Senior Advisor with Berkshire Global Advisors and serves on the Boards of Directors of Oppenheimer & Company, Inc. and Clark Asset Management. Additionally, Mr. Roth serves as Chairman of the Board of Advisors for Haven Tower Group.

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