Citywire ETF New York Forum 2026

Join Citywire in New York at our upcoming ETF Forum taking place September 24th at the Glasshouse in Chelsea.

We'll have a multitude of ETF providers from leading asset management firms presenting on a range of passive and active ETFs. Each attendee will sit down with 8 fund managers in small-group sessions, digging into due diligence alongside their peers from global and regional banks, wire houses, independent broker-dealers, and RIAs.

As always, this event is free to attend for due diligence professionals.

Is this right for me?

This event is designed for members of the manager research and due diligence community. In particular, it’s geared towards those who pick funds for recommended lists and models.

How do I sign up?

Please register by following the prompt on this page. If you have any questions about registration, please contact Jelaney Wright at jwright@citywireusa.com.

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Michele Luthin at mluthin@citywireusa.com.  

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Tactical, intimate meetings

Gain market insights through direct conversations with leading fund managers.

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Peer-to-peer networking

Connect with fellow CIOs and RIA leaders to exchange strategies and challenges.

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Game-changing insights

Explore practical solutions for compliance, fees, tech adoption and portfolio design.

MODERATOR: <br>Mustafa Osman

Panel Session

MODERATOR:
Mustafa Osman

Head of ETF and Mutual Fund Strategy & Analytics, UBS

1:10PM - 2:10PM

Mustafa Osman serves as Executive Director and Head of ETF and Mutual Fund Strategy and Analytics at UBS Financial Services Inc., where he leads a team responsible for the strategic evaluation and oversight of Exchange Traded Products, Mutual Funds, Unit Investment Trusts (UITs), and Closed-End Funds. The team supports UBS’s investment platform by aligning product recommendations with the Chief Investment Office’s guidance and applying data-driven analysis to support client-focused solutions.
Since joining UBS in 2016, Mustafa has held several leadership roles, including overseeing due diligence for Exchange Traded Products and UITs. Prior to UBS, he held positions at New York Life in product management and manager research, covering a wide range of strategies including U.S. Equity, REITs, Liquid Alternatives, and Multi-Asset.

Mustafa holds a B.S. in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and an M.B.A. from The George Washington University. He is FINRA Series 7, 24, and 66 licensed.
Peter Lazaroff

Panel Session

Peter Lazaroff

CIO, Plancorp Wealth Management

1:10PM - 2:10PM

Peter Lazaroff, CFA, CFP®, is Chief Investment Officer at Plancorp, a national RIA with $10 billion in assets under manager, where he chairs the investment committee and oversees the development and implementation of investment policies. As the firm’s senior investment leader, he is responsible for guiding Plancorp’s investment philosophy, portfolio strategy, and broader strategic direction.

He is the host of The Long Term Investor podcast, author of Making Money Simple, and author of the forthcoming book The Perfect Portfolio, available September 2026. With nearly two decades in the profession, Peter has built a national reputation as an educator with a rare ability to simplify complex financial matters. His writing has regularly appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Investopedia, and the Journal of Financial Planning, and he has served on numerous industry advisory boards.
 
Daniel Sotiroff

Panel Session

Daniel Sotiroff

Associate Director, ETF & Passive Strategies Research of Morningstar

1:10PM - 2:10PM

Daniel Sotiroff is an associate manager research director for Morningstar. He covers passive strategies.

Before joining Morningstar in 2017, Sotiroff was as a design engineer at Caterpillar, where he worked on front-end loaders for heavy construction and mining applications.

Sotiroff holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a master's degree in applied mechanics, both from Northern Illinois University.

Workshops

Capital Group
Innovator ETFs
Invesco
Impax Asset Management
Xtrackers by DWS
Vanguard

Workshops

Capital Group
Innovator ETFs
Invesco
Impax Asset Management
Xtrackers by DWS
Vanguard

Capital Group

Mastering ETF Due Diligence: Tax Efficiency, Know your Nav, and Custom In-Kind Baskets

Join Scott Szever, Global Head of Capital Markets at Capital Group, for an insightful masterclass designed to deepen your understanding of ETFs. This session will explore the fundamentals of ETF tax efficiency, know your nav, and custom in-kind baskets. Attendees will gain practical knowledge to enhance their due diligence process and make well-informed investment decisions. Ideal for finance professionals seeking clarity and confidence in ETF evaluation.

Workshop Objective:
•    Understand the principles of ETF tax efficiency and their implications for investors.
•    Examine trading mechanics and how they impact ETF performance and liquidity.
•    Explore the role of custom in-kind baskets in ETF operations.
•    Learn effective strategies for conducting ETF due diligence.
•    Gain the confidence to ask the right questions and make informed choices in ETF selection.

Company Profile: Since 1931, Capital Group has been dedicated to improving people's lives through successful investing, collaborative research, diverse perspectives and a long-term view. Known for our American Funds® mutual funds, we’ve brought the same time-tested active management to ETFs and are excited to now offer public-private investments. Our growing lineup of active ETFs and Public-Private+ Solutions represents the latest evolution in our more than 90-year history of bringing our distinct, long-term active management approach to investors in their investment vehicle of choice. As of December 31, 2025, Capital Group manages $3.3 trillion in equity and fixed income assets for millions of individual and institutional investors around the world.

Capital Group
Innovator ETFs
Invesco
Impax Asset Management
Xtrackers by DWS
Vanguard

Innovator ETFs

Capital Group
Innovator ETFs
Invesco
Impax Asset Management
Xtrackers by DWS
Vanguard

Invesco

Capital Group
Innovator ETFs
Invesco
Impax Asset Management
Xtrackers by DWS
Vanguard

Impax Asset Management

Capital Group
Innovator ETFs
Invesco
Impax Asset Management
Xtrackers by DWS
Vanguard

Xtrackers by DWS

To concentrate or not—that’s the question.
Capital Group
Innovator ETFs
Invesco
Impax Asset Management
Xtrackers by DWS
Vanguard

Vanguard

Capital Group
Innovator ETFs
Invesco
Impax Asset Management
Xtrackers by DWS
Vanguard

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Agenda

  1. 8:30AM - 9:30AM

    Registration

  2. 9:30AM - 9:40AM

    Welcome Address

  3. 9:40AM - 10:10AM

    Fund Group Workshop 1

  4. 10:20AM - 10:50AM

    Fund Group Workshop 2

  5. 11:00AM - 11:30AM

    Fund Group Workshop 3

  6. 11:40AM - 12:10PM

    Fund Group Workshop 4

  7. 12:10PM - 1:10PM

    Buffet Lunch

  8. 1:10PM - 2:10PM

    Panel Session

  9. 2:10PM - 2:40PM

    Fund Group Workshop 5

  10. 2:50PM - 3:20PM

    Fund Group Workshop 6

  11. 3:30PM - 4:00PM

    Fund Group Workshop 7

  12. 4:10PM - 4:40PM

    Fund Group Workshop 8

  13. 4:40PM - 6:00PM

    Drinks Reception

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Ashley Lowe McConnell

Ashley Lowe McConnell

Head of Professional Buyer Audience Development

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Jelaney Wright

Jelaney Wright

Audience Development Manager

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Michele Luthin 2

Michele Luthin

Head of US Sales • Sponsorship

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