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Topics Covered
- Alternative Assets and Wealth Building
- Multi-Family Strategies and Fund Structures
- U.S. Oil and Gas Investing – Risks, Returns, and Tax Benefits
- Small Business Acquisitions – Betting on Main Street
- Coordinating Alternative Assets with Your Overall Financial Plan
- Private Equity Funds – Evaluating and Accessing the Asset Category with the Highest Returns
- Evaluating Venture & Angel Investing
- Tax and Legal Planning for Investors and Business Owners
- Single Family Real Estate Opportunities in 2025
- Private Debt Funds – For Investors and Borrowers
- Secured Note Investing for High-Yield Assets
- Tapping the $40 Trillion in IRAs/401Ks to Invest in Alternative Assets
- The Future of Crypto – Returns and Regulation
Event Speakers
Meet Our Expert Speakers
Event Speakers
Meet Our Expert Speakers
Learn how to Build Wealth with
The Fastest Growing Asset Class in the US - Alternative Assets
October 16th-17th, 2025
Event Agenda
8:00 - 9:00 AM
#Lobby
Registration and Event Check In
Enjoy Coffee & Tea
Enjoy Coffee & Tea
9:00 - 9:05 AM
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Welcome and Opening Remarks
Aaron Halderman, COO Directed IRA
Aaron Halderman, COO Directed IRA
9:05 - 10:00 AM
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The Crazy Hot Matrix but for Investing - Return Vs Risk
Mat Sorensen, CEO Directed IRA, Senior Partner KKOS Lawyers
Mat Sorensen, CEO Directed IRA, Senior Partner KKOS Lawyers
10:00 - 10:45 AM
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Multi-Family Investing in 2025 – Lender Distress and Investor Opportunity
Jamison Manwaring, Former Goldman Sachs Analyst turned Commercial RE Syndicator, Neighborhood Ventures
Jamison Manwaring, Former Goldman Sachs Analyst turned Commercial RE Syndicator, Neighborhood Ventures
10:45 - 11:15 AM
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Break
30-minute break
30-minute break
11:15 - 12:00 PM
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Converting Hotels to Apartments – Providing Affordable Housing and Upside Investment Returns
Ryan Sudeck, CEO, Sage Investment Group
Ryan Sudeck, CEO, Sage Investment Group
12:00 - 12:30 PM
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The Commercial Real Estate Opportunity - Right Market & Right Strategy
Chris Loeffler, CEO, Caliber $2.5B+ Alt Asset Manager
Chris Loeffler, CEO, Caliber $2.5B+ Alt Asset Manager
12:30 - 1:30 PM
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Lunch
Lunch will be provided for VIP and GA+ Ticket holders
Lunch will be provided for VIP and GA+ Ticket holders
1:30 - 2:00 PM
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The End of Easy Money — A Self-Directed Playbook for a Higher-Rate Decade
Dr. David Phelps, Founder & CEO, Freedom Founders
Dr. David Phelps, Founder & CEO, Freedom Founders
2:00 - 2:30 PM
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Real Estate Panel
Panelists: Josh Gilmore , SVP at SDIRA Wealth; Michael Del Prete , Executive Director, AZ REIA; John Shekarchi
Panelists: Josh Gilmore , SVP at SDIRA Wealth; Michael Del Prete , Executive Director, AZ REIA; John Shekarchi , Attorney, Real Estate Developer, Private Lender; Moderator: Mat Sorensen, CEO Directed IRA, Partner KKOS Lawyers
2:30 - 3:15 PM
#Mariposa
Drill Baby Drill – U.S. Oil & Gas Investment Boom
Troy Eckard, Principal CEO at Eckard Enterprises, LLC
Troy Eckard, Principal CEO at Eckard Enterprises, LLC
3:15 - 3:30 PM
#Mariposa
Break
15-minute Break
15-minute Break
3:30 - 4:00 PM
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Investing in Gold and Precious Metals – Strategies and Portfolio Construction
David McAlvany, CEO/CIO, McAlvany Financial Group
David McAlvany, CEO/CIO, McAlvany Financial Group
4:00 - 4:45 PM
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The Trifecta Structure – Tax & Legal Strategies for Building Wealth
Mark J. Kohler, CPA, Attorney, Co-Founder Directed IRA, Senior Partner - KKOS Lawyers
Mark J. Kohler, CPA, Attorney, Co-Founder Directed IRA, Senior Partner - KKOS Lawyers
4:45 - 5:00 PM
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Day 1 Closing Remarks
Mat Sorensen, CEO Directed IRA, Senior Partner KKOS Lawyers
Mat Sorensen, CEO Directed IRA, Senior Partner KKOS Lawyers
8:30 - 9:00 AM
#Lobby
Welcome Day 2 - Networking
Enjoy Coffee & Tea
Enjoy Coffee & Tea
9:00 - 9:45 AM
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Using IRAs + 401(k)s to Invest in Alternative Assets
Nate Hare, VP, Sales & Strategic Relationships, Directed IRA
Nate Hare, VP, Sales & Strategic Relationships, Directed IRA
9:45 - 10:30 AM
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Financial Advisor Panel: Coordinating Alternative Assets with Your Overall Financial Plan
Panelist: Joe Laux, CEO, Managing Partner, and Certified Private Wealth Advisor at Silverhawk Private Wealth Ignatius L. Jackson,
Panelist: Joe Laux, CEO, Managing Partner, and Certified Private Wealth Advisor at Silverhawk Private Wealth Ignatius L. Jackson, CPA/PFS, President, Ignite Accounting LLC, Carol J. Romney, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor | Relationship Manager, CAPTRUST, Moderator: Mat Sorensen, CEO Directed IRA, Partner KKOS Lawyers
10:30 - 11:00 AM
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Break
30-minute break
30-minute break
11:00 - 12:00 PM
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The Ideal Order of Investing & Asset Protection Strategies
Mat Sorensen, CEO Directed IRA, Senior Partner KKOS Lawyers
Mat Sorensen, CEO Directed IRA, Senior Partner KKOS Lawyers
12:00 - 12:30 PM
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Investing in Self Storage
Ryan Gibson, President, CIO and Co-Founder, Spartan Investment Group
Ryan Gibson, President, CIO and Co-Founder, Spartan Investment Group
12:30 - 1:30 PM
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Lunch
Lunch will be provided for VIP and GA+ Ticket holders
Lunch will be provided for VIP and GA+ Ticket holders
1:30 - 2:15 PM
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Creative Finance & Buying Main Street Businesses
Pace Morby, Business and Real Estate Investor, TV Host Triple Digit Flip on A&E.
Pace Morby, Business and Real Estate Investor, TV Host Triple Digit Flip on A&E.
2:15 - 2:45 PM
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Tax Strategies for the Alternative Investor
Karlton Dennis ,Tax Strategist and Founder of Tax Alchemy
Karlton Dennis ,Tax Strategist and Founder of Tax Alchemy
2:45 - 3:15 PM
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Break
30-minute Break
30-minute Break
3:15 - 4:00 PM
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Alternative Asset Panel – Crowdfunding, Private Funds, & Passive Investing
Panelist: Jalen West, Senior Relationship Manager at PPR Capital Management; Ryan Gibson, President, CIO and Co-Founder, Spartan Investment
Panelist: Jalen West, Senior Relationship Manager at PPR Capital Management; Ryan Gibson, President, CIO and Co-Founder, Spartan Investment Group; Paul Mauceli, REI Energy,LLC; Moderator: Mat Sorensen, CEO Directed IRA, Partner KKOS Lawyers
4:00 - 5:00 PM
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Live Podcast Recording with Mat and Mark on Tax and Legal Considerations when Investing into Alternative Assets
Join us for a live recording of the Directed IRA Podcast with Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler! Be
Join us for a live recording of the Directed IRA Podcast with Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler! Be part of the audience, get your questions answered during the Q&A, and gain insider insights on tax and legal considerations when investing into alternative assets.
5:00 - 7:00 PM
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Networking Reception on Private Patio
Networking Reception with Cash Bar & Complimentary Appetizers
Networking Reception with Cash Bar & Complimentary Appetizers
7:00 - 8:30 PM
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VIP Dinner
Exclusive VIP Dinner for VIP Ticket Holders and Speakers at Flemings restaurant located at the event hotel property.
Exclusive VIP Dinner for VIP Ticket Holders and Speakers at Flemings restaurant located at the event hotel property.
A Special Thanks To All Our Sponsors
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FAQS
- Orange Tree Resort (480) 948-6100 - Check FAQ below for discounted Hotel Reservations
- AC Hotel Scottsdale North
- Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa
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Temperatures range from highs near 86 and lows near 60. On average, there is 5% or less chance of rain this time of the year.
Please fill out our Sponsor interest form under our Sponsor section.
Because of our VERY limited seating, every person must purchase a ticket to get into the event.
We are not offering transfer of tickets.
Parking is available onsite at the host hotel located at Orange Tree Resort
10601 N 56th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Accessible self-parking
Located minutes away near Old Town and North Scottsdale, the hotel sits just around the corner from the Paradise Valley premier shopping and eating experience. And just a short drive to Old Town Scottsdale or the Scottsdale Quarter for fine dining and entertainment.
The dress code is business casual for the event. Our meeting room WILL be on the cool side, so plan accordingly and bring an additional sweater, wrap, or jacket.
We are not offering refunds at this time.
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