Pershing's 10th Annual INSITE™ Conference in Hollywood, Florida, provided an excellent forum for attendees to learn about a wide range of investment solutions, developments in global investing, industry trends, emerging markets, and innovative technology solutions. The three-day financial products and services event was designed to help investment professionals, independent registered investment advisors, and dually-registered advisors prepare for the growing financial needs of their clients.

Greenspan and more
Guest speakers provided some of the major highlights of INSITE™: A keynote question-and-answer session featured Dr. Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Additionally, Paul Begala, political analyst and Democratic strategist for CNN; former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card; and Benjamin Zander, longtime conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, each delivered dynamic presentations.

Brian T. Shea, President and Chief Operating Officer of Pershing LLC, said, "This year's INSITE™ conference was a tremendous success and once again proved to be a wonderful opportunity for our customers to gain a better understanding of how our company's worldwide capabilities and resources can help them grow their businesses."

Expert panelists, timely topics
Some of the most experienced professionals in the industry led the half-day seminars and 35 track-specific breakout sessions. The attendees, which numbered more than 1,700, had many opportunities to learn about the latest developments shaping the capital markets, challenges facing retirees, and trends in managed accounts and exchange-traded funds.

Exhibit booths showcase services
The Pershing Pavilion exhibit booths gave visitors a first-hand look at its innovative capabilities, customized solutions, and cutting-edge technology platforms, as well as an opportunity to meet directly with representatives from Pershing. An Exhibit Hall, featuring more than 130 exhibitors and sponsors, was also fully-staffed with dedicated representatives from Depositary Receipts and Dreyfus Investments who answered questions and provided in-depth information.

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