New Rules for Retail Investing

Presented by Weatherhead School of Management

Location: Case Weatherhead School of Management Stage at Nuevo

Time: 4:30 pm

This conversation explores how retail investors—everyday individuals investing through apps, platforms, and new technologies—are reshaping financial markets. What tools are empowering them? What responsibilities come with this growing influence? And how are companies, funds, and institutions adapting to a world where investor access is increasingly democratized?

We'll explore:

• How retail investing has evolved in the past 5 years

• What innovations (like LPX or others) are lowering the barrier to entry

• The risks and opportunities for retail investors

• What education, ethics, and transparency should look like moving forward

  
  

Moderator: 

Owen Hester is the founder of LPX, a pioneering fintech platform designed to democratize retail investing through greater transparency and accessibility. With deep expertise in alternative investments, Owen is dedicated to empowering individual investors to access sophisticated market opportunities traditionally reserved for institutional players. His innovative approach blends technology and education to transform the retail investment landscape.

Panelists:

Aneet Deshpande serves as the Chief Investment Officer at Clearstead, overseeing strategic investment management for a diverse client base. With extensive experience in portfolio construction, asset allocation, and risk management, Aneet specializes in crafting robust investment strategies tailored to both institutional and individual investors. His insights have consistently guided Clearstead's clients through complex market environments.

Jim Marous is a globally recognized expert in financial innovation and digital transformation, serving as the Co-Publisher of The Financial Brand. Renowned for his sharp insights on retail banking, consumer finance, and investment trends, Jim's influential thought leadership has shaped industry strategies around digital customer engagement and experience. His work is widely published and cited across leading financial media.

James Brace  is the Chief Operating Officer at GLAS Funds, a firm dedicated to providing streamlined access to alternative investment products for financial advisors and their retail clients. With a strong background in operational strategy and investment product development, James focuses on simplifying complex investment processes, enhancing efficiency, and improving transparency for retail investors navigating alternative asset markets.