Last updated: May 22 2014

Complex Exit Strategies?

Join us in the beautiful Texas Hills for the Distinguished Advisor Conference, November 9-12, 2014. Think strategically with succession planning experts and top wealth advisors. Experience education differently at DAC!

THINK BIG: HERE'S WHY

  • 18 dynamic speakers share real-life practice management and leadership insights.
  • Invaluable networking with top Canadian tax and wealth advisors.
  • Gain knowledge that will enable you to be the most knowledgeable, trustworthy, and experienced in your marketplace.

 

Register early to reserve spots for you and your team now!
 

THINK TEXAS!

Vast open skies, miles of blue water, rolling valleys and vistas. Located in the beautiful heart of Texas Hill Country just one hour from Austin, Horseshoe Bay Resort offers something for everyone. Whether it be on the lake fishing, water skiing, a game of golf, shopping, or listening to some fantastic music in hundreds of local music venues, there is so much to do and see.

 

Think BIG: Find the Sweet Spots in Wealth Management

Program at a Glance (subject to change)

Check the agenda often for updates.

Sunday,
November
9

  Registration and Reception

  Celebrate DAC 2014! Lakeside Reception

Monday,
November 10

  Theme: The Sweet Spots
  • Thinking Big: Why It's Never Mattered More
  • Sweet Spots in Global Wealth: The New Normal is a New Hybrid
  • Cyber Security Threats: It's a Question of When, Not If
  • Insurance: Risk Mitigation Strategies for the Business Owner
  • Insurance Intelligence: Making Risk Management Count
  • CEO Spotlight
  • MFA & DFA-Specialist Graduate Lunch
  Evening: Experience Austin – Think Big, Sweet Music!

Tuesday,
November
11

  Theme: Thinking BIG
  • Gold Medal Thinking: Focusing on Your BIG Goal
  • Panel - Connecting with Women: Where the BIG Wealth Will Be
  • Succeeding at Succession: Have You Considered Your BIG Issues?
  • The BIG Exit: Don't Take the Business With You
  • The Next BIG Idea: How To Sell A Lobster
  Evening: The Gala Event...DAC Style!
Wednesday,
November
12

  Theme: Exactitudes: Precision in Collaborative Wealth Management

  • Portfolio Management: Correlation in Family Portfolios
  • Cross Border Tax Planning: Family Income Splitting, FATCA, U.S. Citizens in Canada and New Foreign Income Verification in Canada
  • CRA is Thinking Bigger: Why the Registration of Tax Practitioners Program Matters to You
  • The Ethical Advisor: A Real Sweet Spot for Future Practices
  • Estate Planning for Pets: Because They're "People", Too!
  • High Net Worth Client Spotlight: Giving Back Makes Good Business Sense
 
Conference Fees

Contact us to pay by instalment over 4 months.

  First Time
Attendees
Returnees Knowledge Bureau
2014 Designates*
Spouses &
Companions
Until June 30 $1950 $1850 Complimentary $495
After June 30 $2500 $1950 $1495 $495

*Must graduate by June 30, 2014: Limited spaces available.

For information on the location, venue, and content, visit knowledgebureau.com/dac. Click here for our registration policies.

 
How to Register

Phone: Call 1-866-953-4769.
Email: Send your completed application (click here to download) to registrar@knowledgebureau.com.
Fax: Send your completed application to 1-204-953-4762.
 

Sponsorship

There are still sponsorships available for DAC 2014. Please click here for more information.
 

What Attendees Say

“This conference is top notch, not only providing timely and relevant information, but motivated and dynamic speakers. If you're looking to top grade yourself or your staff, I highly recommend both the Distinguished Advisor Conference and the courses...offered through the Knowledge Bureau.” – Susan M., MB

“Incredibly good speakers. Very approachable and willing to discuss the topics outside of the sessions. Very informative with 'to the moment' information." – Mary M., BC

 
Lead Sponsor:

 

 

“Standard Life recognized the potential for the Distinguished Advisor Conference from its inception, has been the title sponsor from the beginning, and has signed on through 2016. Having attended all but one, I can say that the advisors who attend receive a top quality experience, both in educational content and networking opportunities. Both presenters and attendees are at the top of their profession and the knowledge gained and various locations visited are of the highest quality.”
– Mick Kelly, Vice President, Sales, Retail Markets, Standard Life, Ontario