Upcoming Events:

Upcoming Events

April 29, 2026

Structural Choices in an ESOP Transaction  

Presenter:  Hayden Smith and Adnan Muminovic


May 26, 2026

Legal Update  

Presenter:  Chris Wingard and Drew Newman 


Past Events

NCEO Happy Hour sponsored by Kyla Alterman and Tom Murphy of Prudent Fiduciary Services
March 2026
ESOP Financing 101 - An Industry Deep Dive and Recent Updates: Presented by Brian Lowe and Lee Palmer
February 2026
ESOP Roundtables by Professional Discipline
January 2026
Market and Valuation Update: Presented by Brian Turner and Shea Feehan 
November 2025
Employee Ownership Funds and Sponsors—Bridging the Capital and Time Gaps Inhibiting ESOP Growth: Presented by Sean-Tamba Matthew of Stevens & Lee, Todd Leverette of Apis & Heritage Capital Partners, Michael Morosi of Southeast Acquisition Capital, and Brendan Richardson of Liquidus Partners.
November Happy Hour sponsored by Jennie Msall, and Michael Lovett of Ventura Trust
October 2025
SBA Loans for ESOPs: Presented by Dan Devlin and Jason Muhme of Northwest Bank
August Happy Hour sponsored by Brian Turner of Stout
August 2025
Roth ESOPs: Presented by David Pardys and Himanshu Chaudhry
July 2025
ESOP Accounting for Professionals: Presented by David Thrush
June 2025
Employee Ownership Trusts and Co-Ops: Presented by Jennie Msall and Beth Nedrow
May 2025
ESOP Legal Update presented by Holly Jones and Joe Piligian
May Happy Hour sponsored by Christel Jimenez of Principal
April 2025
B Corps and Benefit Corporations in an ESOP Context: presented by Sean Tamba-Matthew and Lindsay Shafer
April Happy Hour sponsored by Mason Eisenberg of GreatBanc
March 2025
Estate Planning and ESOPs Presented by Rebecca Glasgow
Professionals Forum Recap and Debrief
February Happy Hour sponsored by Joe Piligian of Moore & Van Allen
January 2025
Market and Valuation Update presented by Adam Geller and Christopher Silvetti
November 2024
Releverage Discussion
November Happy Hour sponsored by Shane Ocasal of Aon
October 2024
Cannabis Companies in the ESOP Industry Discussion presented by Holly Jones, Melissa Thomas, Jake Helwick, and Katie Wilusz Long
September 2024
Overview of RVR Case presented by Joe Piligian
June 2024
1042 Presentation by Rebecca Glasgow - (RBC)
May 2024
Legal Update presented by Holly Jones and Joe Piligian
April 2024
Private Equity and ESOPs Discussion led by Katie Wilusz, Mason Eisenberg, Kevin Parker, and Serena Amlie
February 2024
Pros and Cons of Certain ESOP Plan Provisions, Common Compliance Testing Items, and the Importance of Employee Communication Regarding Participant Statement Rollouts presented by Kip Kuster and Carlito Cabelin
January 2024
Valuation and Market Update presented by Brittany Bruinsma, Katie Wilusz, and Jake Helwick
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