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Private Equity Panel – Investment Opportunities and Alternative Structures
Please join us for a Private Equity Panel – Investment Opportunities and Alternative Structures
Moderated by Jeffrey J. Vale
CAIA, Chief Executive Officer & Partner at Infinity Capital Partners, LLC
Thursday, April 7th, 2022
5:30-8:00pm
(Mixer from 5:30-6:30pm, followed by the panel)
Cherokee Town Club
155 W Paces Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
If you haven’t renewed your membership please go to the SEAFA website at https://theseafa.com/membership/
Participants:
- John O. Burden, Sr.
CEO and Co-Manager Broadcrest Asset Management, LLC, Winter Park, FL
Broadcrest L.P. (hedge with privates)
Broadcrest Committed Capital Fund, L.P. (dedicated PE)
Several side-cars
John’s experience in the financial services industry spans several decades. As part of his role at Broadcrest, he serves as the Vice Chairman of One Florida Bank and its holding company; Chairman of Southeast Elevator, former Chairman of Therapy Partner Solutions, and board member of Prepared Holdings. Prior to founding Broadcrest, John was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Old Florida Bancshares, Inc., a $1.6 billion multi-bank financial holding company in Orlando, Florida. John holds a B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University and was a scholarship athlete on the Big 10 Championship football team. - Greg Corona
Founder and Chairman at Lakewood & Company, LLC
Greg has more than 30 years of operating and investment experience as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director in the areas of manufacturing, technology, financial services, private equity and venture capital. He has been the lead principal or a participant in more than 50 institutional investments and transactions across various industries in the United States, Europe and China. Greg was also an Executive Advisor to DE Shaw where he provided operational and strategic assistance to numerous investments in the Industrials and Special Situations sectors. He was one of the original partners of Paladin Capital Group, a multi-stage private equity firm with over $1 billion under management and currently serves as a member of the Boards of Directors of certain Lakewood investments. Greg received a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Michigan State University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Detroit. He has completed Executive Education Programs at the Harvard Business School and the National Association of Corporate Directors where he received the Certificate of Director Education. - Evan Cohen
Managing Director at Grafine Partners
Evan is a Managing Director with Grafine Partners focused on global business development. Grafine Partners is an alternative asset management firm founded in 2019 by Elizabeth Weymouth in New York. Grafine seeks to provide high quality private equity investment opportunities by sourcing and strategically partnering with the next generation of talented managers with strong track records from top tier investment firms. Investments are structured in a way to maximize exposure to co-investments, with LPs retaining the ability to customize participation and scale. Grafine investors get access to talented investors, with de-risked seed economics and priority co-investment rights on all deals. Evan was most recently the President and Head of Business Development at Tiger Legatus Capital Management. He’s also held senior roles at Armistice Capital, Omega Advisors, SAC Capital and Drake Management in addition to time in the Capital Introduction group at UBS. Evan has a BS in Accounting from Binghamton University and is a CFA Charterholder.
Annual Holiday Party
HFC Atlanta: Cocktails, Big Jenga & Old School Arcade Games!
A benefit for HFC Atlanta and the fight against child abuse in the Atlanta area. Join us for a fun evening of arcade games, giant jenga, and more – paired with food and drinks, all for a great cause.
SEAFA – Charlotte Fall Get Together!
SEAFA is excited to return to Charlotte after pausing due to the Pandemic!
SEAFA’s first Charlotte event was held October 29, 2019 at Sophia’s Lounge. Little did we know that it would be a full 2 years later that we’d be able to get everyone together again!
We look forward to seeing everyone at The Event Space at Camp North End! https://camp.nc
Lots of good food, beverages, and a chance to catch up with people we may not have seen for a couple years.
As always, thanks to our corporate members!
Sustaining: Cowen, Akerman, Elliott Davis, Warren Averett, Trident
Silver: BMO, Wells Fargo Prime Services, EY, Alston & Bird, KPMG, Withum
Bronze: Akram & Associates, Axos Bank, Cott Law Group, Cohen & Co.
SEAFA Annual BBQ at Piedmont Park – 2021
Southeastern Hedge Fund Competition
2021 Southeastern Hedge Fund Competition
Win a scholarship and connect with hedge fund professionals!
The Southeastern Hedge fund Competition offers participants the opportunity to apply theory to practical strategies.
Student teams submit hedge fund strategy proposals that are evaluated by a panel of investment professionals. The top five teams will be invited to Atlanta for the final competition in April.
SPACs: An Investor’s Perspective
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Annual Holiday Party
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Perspectives on Risk Management and Investing in Alternatives Late(r) Cycle
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Annual Alternative Investment BBQ
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Southeastern Alternative Funds Association BBQ
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The Southeastern Hedge Fund Association’s Best Ideas Event
The Southeastern Hedge Fund Association’s Best Ideas Event
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Third Annual Southeastern Hedge Fund Competition
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