WoMAN: Inaugural Midwest Women in Alternatives Networking Luncheon

Join us for the inaugural gathering of WoMAN—Women of the Midwest Alternatives Network—a new community created to connect and support women across the alternatives industry. Hosted by Akram & Associates, Apex Group and Houlihan Capital, this intimate luncheon will bring together fund managers, allocators, advisors and service providers from across the alternatives ecosystem. Whether you manage a fund, allocate capital, advise investment firms or provide essential industry services, you are an important part of this community. Our goal is to create a welcoming forum where women can build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, identify opportunities and keep one another top of mind. This luncheon will focus on introductions, conversation and genuine connection as we launch an ongoing series of gatherings throughout the Midwest. Optional RH Gallery Experience | 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Guests are warmly invited to arrive beginning at 11:30 a.m. to explore the inspiring design galleries and exhibits throughout RH Chicago, the Gallery at the Historic Three Arts Club. Featuring thoughtfully curated interiors, architecture and furnishings, the space offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the venue’s distinctive atmosphere before we gather for lunch. Networking Luncheon | 12:00–2:00 p.m. Lunch will begin promptly at 12:00 p.m. Guests who are unable to join the optional gallery experience are welcome to arrive in time for the luncheon. We look forward to welcoming you and building a stronger network of women in alternatives—together. Hosted by Akram Assurance, Advisory and Tax Firm is an award-winning boutique CPA firm providing assurance, advisory and tax services to hedge funds, private equity and venture capital funds, digital asset funds and other alternative investment managers. Houlihan Capital is an employee owned, independent valuation and investment banking firm serving alternative investment funds and their portfolio companies. Trusted by more than 300 funds globally, the firm delivers defensible portfolio valuations, purchase price allocation work, 409A valuations, fairness opinions, solvency opinions, and other transaction opinions across complex and illiquid assets, supporting fundraising, audit readiness, and investor confidence. Apex Group is a global financial services provider supporting the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions and family offices.