New Board leadership and 14 newly elected directors reflect the continued evolution of the alternatives industry
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA) today announced its 2027 Board of Directors, welcoming 14 newly elected directors representing leading firms across the alternative investments and private wealth industry.
Brendan Cuddihy of CAIS will serve as Chair of the IPA Board in 2027, succeeding Jason Goode of Alston & Bird, who will serve as Immediate Past Chair. The Board has also elected Ali Connaughton of Morrison Foerster as Chair-Elect for 2027.
The 2027 Board brings together leaders from across asset management, wealth distribution and the broader alternatives ecosystem to help guide the IPA’s work as private markets continue to expand across the wealth channel and globally.
“As alternative investments take on a larger role across private wealth and global markets, the breadth of experience represented on the IPA Board is increasingly important to our work,” said Anya Coverman, President & Chief Executive Officer of the IPA. “Our 2027 Board reflects the growing reach of this industry and the perspectives needed to advance it. We look forward to working with Brendan, Ali and the entire Board to strengthen the IPA’s impact on behalf of our members and the broader marketplace.”
Newly elected IPA Directors:
- Peter Aliprantis, EQT
- Vadim Avdeychik, Debevoise & Plimpton
- Thomas Cannataro, Marsh (formerly Mercer)
- Dale Erdei, J.P. Morgan
- Bill Ferri, Cantor Fitzgerald
- Chelsea Ganey, Summit Wealth Group
- Dayna Kleinman, Sagard
- Jeff McGoey, iCapital
- Alison Nest, Morgan Stanley
- Tim Rolfs, Wells Fargo
- Karim Simplis, Dynasty
- Jason Singer, Apollo
- Steven Snyder, Edward Jones
- Cory Thackeray, SS&C
They will join continuing IPA Directors:
- Rob Bergdolt, DLA Piper
- Adam Bobker, Fortress
- Ali Connaughton, Morrison Foerster
- Samuel Cote, Ameriprise Financial
- Nick Darsch, Ultimus Fund Solutions
- Jonathan Diorio, BlackRock
- Mark Earley, Ascentis Holdings
- Zach Forman, Carlyle
- Liz Jones, Ares
- Keith Jones, Invesco
- Kyle Kniffen, Goldman Sachs
- Doug Krupa, KKR
- Chad LaFauci, Commonwealth (LPL Financial)
- Sean Mullen, Hightower Advisors
- Jerry Pascucci, UBS
- Kirsten Pickens, Future Standard
- Madeleine Sinclair, Blue Owl Capital
- George Stephan, Franklin Templeton
- Mark Sutterlin, Bank of America
- Bradley Sussman, Raymond James
- Leon Volchyok, Blackstone
- Benjamin Wells, Simpson Thacher
- Kate Winters, LPL Financial
Kevin Gannon of Robert A. Stanger & Co. will continue to serve as consultant to the Board.
For more information about the IPA, please visit ipa.com.
About the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives
The Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA) serves as the leading industry voice for alternative investments. IPA is the preeminent trade organization championing alternatives—including private real estate, private credit, private equity, infrastructure, and other alternative assets. IPA hosts innovative events and conferences, offering world-class networking opportunities and educational resources, while also engaging in impactful advocacy at both federal and state levels.
More information on IPA can be found at www.ipa.com, or follow IPA on LinkedIn.
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