Private markets are entering their most dynamic chapter yet. New sources of growth, income and innovation are reshaping where opportunity lives, and how investors capture it.
In a fast-changing market, capturing opportunity takes more than access. It takes the perspective to see it early, the discipline to be selective and the conviction to act. Grounded in deep middle market expertise and informed by perspectives across our platform, the Forum brings together senior leaders from Merrill and Future Standard’s investment leaders to explore the trends and opportunities shaping private markets, and how investors can uncover opportunity, build resilient portfolios and position for the future.
Across sessions on private equity, secondaries, co-investments, private credit and asset-based finance, you’ll gain timely insights, connect with peers and leave with practical ideas to grow your alternatives business.
We look forward to hosting you.
Monday, November 9, 2026
5:00 PM
The Diagrid Club by Jean-George
425 Park Avenue, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Doors open at 7:30 AM for breakfast and networking
Mutual of America Building
320 Park Avenue, 35th Floor
New York, NY 10022
Future Standard is a global alternative asset manager serving institutional and private wealth clients, investing across private equity, credit, real estate and infrastructure.
With a 30+ year track record of value creation and $94 billion in assets under management, we back the business owners and financial sponsors that drive growth and innovation across the middle market, transforming untapped potential into durable value.1
1 Total AUM estimated as of June 30, 2026.