Wisteria Ballroom
Wisteria Ballroom
Speaker: Laura Glenn, Senior Director, Investment Advisory Services, Public Trust Advisors
Cash has been king for the last 2 ½ years. Investing cash matters. In this session we will focus on various strategies for investing short (investment pools or bank products) and long term. We will discuss presenting investments to important stakeholders as well as for quarterly and annual reports.
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Speakers: Dave Brayshaw, Managing Director, Masterson Advisors
Jennifer Arndt, Masterson Advisors
Explore the intricacies of State and Local Government Series (SLGS) securities, special-purpose investments issued by the U.S. Treasury to support state and local governments in meeting federal tax law requirements. This session will cover how SLGS assist in managing yield restrictions and arbitrage rebate provisions for tax-exempt bond proceeds, ensuring compliance and preventing arbitrage profits from higher-yield investments.
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Speaker: Stephen M. Flores, CTP, Senior Vice President, Director of
Strategic Client Relations, First Financial Bank
Explore strategies, technologies, and best practices to safeguard your financial transactions, focusing on the critical role of Treasury Management and comprehensive fraud prevention techniques.
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Speaker: Dr. William Chittenden, CTP, President & CEO, Southwestern Graduate School of Banking
Hear the latest on the economy and what important events are on the horizon.
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Speakers: Amy Perez, Harris County Deputy Executive Director,
Office of Management & Budget
Patty Fougerat, Senior Vice President, Government & Institutional Banking, Regions Bank
Tyrus R. Brailey, Managing Director and Industry Executive, Government, J.P. Morgan
Learn best practices for crafting effective requests for proposals (RFPs) and evaluating bids from potential service providers. Gain valuable insights from banking experts on how to streamline your RFP process and enhance the terms of your depository contracts for maximum efficiency.
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Speaker: Heath Stanley, Owner, President, CISO, Curated Cyber
Join us for an engaging session designed specifically for municipal leaders eager to enhance their understanding of cybersecurity essentials! Led by owners of a leading cybersecurity firm for small to medium sized businesses, these discussions will cover key aspects of information security awareness and practical cybersecurity measures. From demystifying cybersecurity terminology to exploring simple yet effective strategies for protecting sensitive data, participants will leave equipped with actionable insights to fortify their defenses against digital threats. Get ready to empower your team with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the world of cybersecurity with confidence! And we will play with AI too!
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Speaker: Greg Warner, Managing Director, Co-Head of Municipal Cash Management, HilltopSecurities Asset Management, LLC
This session focuses on how to use the power of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to keep track of your investments. Start with basic concepts such as how to design your spreadsheets so you can easily manipulate the data. Quickly advance to financial calculations, including yields and weighted averages. Examine Excel’s database functions and learn how to use array formulas and embedded if/then statements to easily summarize complex data and create management quality reports.
024 Lounge, Lobby Level
Here’s a great opportunity to network with fellow attendees over beverages and hors d’oeuvres
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Speaker: Dr. Ray Perryman, President/CEO, The Perryman Group
This session will offer a perspective on the current state of the Texas economy and the factors influencing future growth, including major policy issues.
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Speaker: Dr. William Chittenden, CTP, President & CEO, Southwestern Graduate School of Banking
This session provides an overview of the banking industry’s latest trends and challenges. It offers insights into how banks are adapting to the changing interest rate and regulatory environments.
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Speaker: Sam Vaughan, Associate Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
Come prepared to use your knowledge of public funds investing with this interactive quiz game. Bring your A-game to compete in multiple choice questions that are designed to test your knowledge on what was presented the last day and a half. Questions will also cover investment risks, controls and compliance with the Public Funds Investment Act.