We headed down to the TD Ameritrade Institutional Conference in Orlando this week, where RIAs, asset managers and service providers gather annually to discuss investment strategy and ways to better serve investors during these tumultuous economic times. It’s been fabulous thus far, with great information and ideas at every turn.

While attendees and exhibitors come from a broad array of backgrounds, there has been one common thread throughout every conversation: an emphasis on risk management. Every RIA wants to know, “How does what you’re offering help me manage risk for my clients?”

For us, that’s music to our ears. Managed futures, as a non-correlated asset class, provides an excellent diversification tool for RIAs looking to build better portfolios for their clients. In our opinion, Managed accounts provide the best inroad to the space, bringing the added benefits of transparency and liquidity. As time goes on, we hope to see these risk management focused advisors turning to the asset class to meet their needs.

Stay tuned for more updates from the conference…