Virtual Fireside Chat with Dr. Mark Bell: Art as an Asset Class

Many clients have a deep passion for and interest in art and other collectibles. Over the recent years, art has emerged in the eyes of many as an outright asset class, and there are multiple new ways of investing in and enjoying (fractional) art. Join Columbia University’s Master of Professional Studies in Wealth Management program for an interactive “Fireside Chat” with leading subject matter expert Dr. Mark Bell and moderator Philipp Hecker.

Following the conversation, the event will be opened for a question-and-answer period where attendees can ask questions directly.

Topics of Discussion Include:
 

• The history and evolution of art as an asset class
• How clients and financial advisors can think about, enjoy, and invest in art today
• Tangible tips for financial advisors on how to better serve their clients around art

This event is brought to you by Columbia University’s Master of Professional Studies in Wealth Management program. Uniquely designed to educate working professionals, this 16-month, part-time online program prepares experienced and aspiring wealth management professionals to meet the disruptive challenges of today’s industry. The innovative and rigorous curriculum connects advanced theory with practical applications through problem-based learning while providing students with the educational requirements for the CFP® certification.

About the Panelists:

Mark Bell, Ph.D., is a Partner and Head of Family Office Services and Private Capital at Balentine. He brings two decades of investing and leadership experience to this role. Prior to joining Balentine, Mark was managing principal and director at Diversified Trust. He also served as chief investment officer at BlueArc Capital. Mark began his career with McKinsey & Co. and subsequently was director of strategy at D. E. Shaw & Co., a multi-strategy hedge fund manager, where he developed and executed the organization’s private equity investment strategy and launched the firm’s reinsurance business. He later served as the executive vice chairman of Brand Bank, where he led the recapitalization of the bank during the Financial Crisis.

Philipp Hecker is the Chief Executive Officer of Bento Engine, a FinTech at the intersection of technology and wealth management advice and a member of the Advisory Council for Columbia University's Wealth Management master's program. Prior to founding Bento Engine, Philipp spent 20 years focusing on defining and implementing growth strategies in the wealth and asset management industries at J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank and the Boston Consulting Group in New York. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School and a Diploma from the University of Passau, Germany.

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