9th Annual
Wealth and Asset Management Conference
Thursday, October 23, 2025
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Emerson Auditorium | Knight Hall
WashU Olin Business School
The Wealth and Asset Management (WAM) Conference brings together researchers and practitioners committed to staying at the forefront of financial planning and capital markets, with the shared goal of advancing innovative strategies that better serve and anticipate evolving client needs. The conference features emerging research from leading universities, discussion by industry experts, with the goals of providing timely, real-world insights and facilitating access to actionable research for wealth advisors, industry leaders, investment professionals, faculty, and students.
The conference will appeal to students aspiring to enter the industry as well as seasoned professionals, including:
- Asset managers across various asset classes
- Wealth managers (RIAs, family offices, broker-dealers and asset consulting firms)
- Asset pricing researchers from universities and industry
- Professionals responsible for asset allocation and pension and endowment management
- High-net-worth individuals and family offices
- Washington University students enrolled in our various finance programs
The Wealth and Asset Management Conference supports Olin’s Wealth and Asset Management Master of Science in Finance program, now in its ninth year. It highlights the vibrancy of St. Louis’ financial services sector and its integration into the student experience at WashU Olin. Faculty members at Olin partner with industry leaders Edward Jones, Moneta and the local St. Louis CFA Society to secure speakers and advise on content. Olin would like to thank our partners for assisting us in offering another excellent agenda.
Click here to see the full conference agenda.
CE credit is available for multiple sessions. Click here for additional information.
Additional Conference Events
Welcome Reception Wednesday, October 22, 2025 6 to 8 p.m. CT Kemper Art Museum | WashU Danforth Campus Women in Wealth: Building Careers, Serving Clients, Shaping the Future Luncheon + Speaker Panel Thursday, October 23, 2025 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT Anheuser-Busch Dining Hall | 3rd Floor | Knight Center This special panel will be livestreamed. A zoom link will be provided closer to the event. Wealth Management Portfolio Competition & Student Job Fair Friday, October 24, 2025 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. CT Simon Hall | WashU Olin Business School