January 9
Serving as an Independent Director of Mutual Funds, ETFs, and Closed-end Funds
Event Info:
Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
9:00am – 10:30am
Location: SouthState Bank
945 East Paces Ferry Road NE, Atlanta 30326
Cost: $20 (Please login to register)*
*This event is limited to Advocates and General Members only.
Event Details:
Join us for an engaging discussion with Carolyn McPhillips, President of Mutual Fund Directors Forum (MFDF), who has played a pivotal role in developing and expanding MFDF’s resources for fund independent directors. We will also hear from Jody Foster, Independent Trustee, Audit Committee Chair, and Nominating & Governance Committee Member for Hussman Investment Trust and Diamond Hill Funds, as well as the Founder and CEO of Symphony Consulting. We will focus on the role of independent directors for mutual funds, ETFs, and closed-end funds. This event is tailored for women interested in exploring these unique and influential board opportunities.
Thank you to our event host & sponsor:
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