What Conference Panels
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Independent Advice
Since 2019, Eastview Ia's leadership team has spoken at 15+ industry events annually — delivering data-driven presentations on platform economics, compliance innovation, and practice management. Every talk draws on real platform analytics from our network of 200+ independent advisors, not recycled industry platitudes.
Where You Can Hear Us Next
Each upcoming engagement features original research drawn from Eastview's platform data — the same metrics our leadership team uses to guide platform strategy. These are not promotional appearances; they are working sessions designed to leave attendees with immediately applicable frameworks.
CIRO National Compliance Forum 2026
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON
Speaker: Derek Fong, Chief Compliance Officer
Topic: "The Compliance Health Score Model: Quantifying Regulatory Readiness Across 200+ Independent Advisors"
Derek will present Eastview's proprietary Compliance Health Score methodology — the composite metric that has driven a 62% reduction in deficiency findings across our platform — with anonymized examination data from 200+ advisor practices. The session will include a detailed walk-through of how the model weights seven distinct compliance vectors (KYC documentation quality, suitability rationale depth, trade supervision responsiveness, client communication frequency, complaint resolution timelines, continuing education compliance, and AML/ATF monitoring adherence), plus a benchmarking framework attendees can adapt to their own organizations regardless of dealer affiliation. For context on the methodology's real-world impact, see our published case studies.
Advocis National Conference 2026
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
Speaker: Lisette Duval, CFP®, CLU®, ICF-ACC — Head of Practice Management & Coaching
Topic: "47 Data Points: Building a Practice Diagnostic That Actually Predicts Growth"
Lisette will walk attendees through the Advisor Growth Blueprint's 47-point practice diagnostic — the same assessment that preceded Summit Peak Wealth's practice valuation increase from $2.1M to $3.4M over 18 months. The session is structured as a live, anonymized benchmarking exercise: each attendee completes a condensed version of the diagnostic in real time, receives an immediate percentile ranking against Eastview's aggregated platform data, and leaves with a prioritized 90-day action plan. Attendees will also see the correlation data between specific diagnostic scores and actual revenue-per-household improvements observed across our advisor network. This workshop is capped at 40 participants to ensure individualized feedback during the working session.
Independent Financial Advisors Summit — Western Canada
Calgary Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, AB
Speaker: Naren Mathur, CFA — Founder & CEO
Topic: "The 87.3% Question: Why Platform Economics Matter More Than Product Shelves"
Naren's fireside chat will dissect the economics of independence — comparing published compensation structures (Eastview's included) with the hidden costs embedded in traditional dealer models — using real data from 200+ advisor transitions since 2019. The presentation includes a side-by-side cost-of-platform analysis covering technology fees, E&O insurance arrangements, compliance overhead allocations, and marketing support charges — all the line items that erode payout ratios from their headline number. Attendees will receive a downloadable template for calculating their own true net compensation, built from the same methodology Naren used during the 87 founding interviews that led to Eastview's creation. The session concludes with an open Q&A — including questions about Eastview's own fee structure, which Naren will answer with the same published numbers available on our services page.
A Track Record of Data-Driven Presentations
Below is a selection of recent engagements. Each presentation was built from scratch for the specific audience and format — a commitment we make to every organizer. Slide decks and research summaries from selected past presentations are available upon request through our contact page.
| Event | Speaker | Topic | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wealth Professional Awards & Forum | Naren Mathur, CFA | "Why We Published Our Payout Grid" | 2025 |
| FP Canada Conference | Lisette Duval, CFP®, CLU® | "Succession Planning by the Numbers" | 2025 |
| Canadian Fintech Summit | James Colquitt | "API-First Platform Architecture for Advisor Workflows" | 2025 |
| Advocis Calgary Chapter Event | Priya Chandrasekaran, RRC®, CFP® | "The 54-Day Launch: Onboarding Independent Advisors at Speed" | 2025 |
| IIAC/CIRO Transition Workshop Series | Derek Fong, CCO | "From IIROC + MFDA to CIRO: Compliance Implications for Independent Dealers" | 2024 |
| CFA Society Alberta — Annual Dinner | Naren Mathur, CFA | "87 Conversations: What Independent Advisors Actually Want" | 2024 |
| Advocis National Conference | Lisette Duval, CFP®, CLU® | "Revenue Per Household: The Metric That Predicts Practice Valuation" | 2024 |
| Alberta Securities Commission — Industry Roundtable | Naren Mathur, CFA & Derek Fong, CCO | "Designing Compliance Systems for Distributed Advisor Models" | 2023 |
This list represents a selection of public engagements. Private workshops and association-only sessions are not listed. A full speaking history is available upon request.
Private Workshops That Deliver Measurable Takeaways
Eastview's leadership team delivers private, data-driven workshops for advisor groups, industry associations, and financial planning programs — each one built around measurable outcomes, not motivational platitudes.
Every workshop includes pre-session diagnostic materials, live benchmarking exercises using anonymized Eastview platform data, and a post-session summary report with specific action items. These are the same frameworks and methodologies described in our services overview — extended into interactive, instructor-led formats.
The Practice Diagnostic Workshop
Led by: Lisette Duval, CFP®, CLU®, ICF-ACC
Every attendee completes a live 47-point practice diagnostic and receives a benchmarked report against anonymized platform-wide data — the same diagnostic framework that preceded a $1.3M practice valuation increase for one Toronto-based ensemble practice. The assessment covers five dimensions: client acquisition efficiency, service model scalability, revenue concentration risk, operational leverage, and succession readiness. Each attendee leaves with a prioritized action plan calibrated to their specific practice stage.
Ideal for: Advisor groups of 10–25
CE eligible: Up to 3.5 CE credits (FP Canada, Advocis)
Compliance Health for Independent Practices
Led by: Derek Fong, CCO (20+ years securities compliance; former ASC examiner)
Mock regulatory examination preparation, Compliance Health Score methodology walk-through, and hands-on KYC documentation review — structured around the same framework that produced a 62% deficiency reduction across 200+ advisor practices. The morning session covers examination preparation (what examiners actually look for, how to organize documentation before they arrive, and how to respond to deficiency letters). The afternoon session is a live file review where attendees bring anonymized client files and receive real-time feedback on documentation quality, suitability rationale strength, and disclosure adequacy.
Ideal for: Compliance teams, new-to-independence advisors
CE eligible: Up to 7.0 CE credits (FP Canada, CSI, Advocis)
Platform Economics 101
Led by: Naren Mathur, CFA — Founder & CEO
How to read a compensation grid, model your true platform cost, and evaluate dealer offers using data — not promises — including Eastview's published 87.3% average payout ratio as a live comparison benchmark. Naren walks attendees through the total cost-of-platform calculation that most dealers obscure: technology fees, E&O allocations, transaction charges, marketing assessments, and compliance overhead. Each attendee receives a spreadsheet template for modelling their current arrangement against three independence scenarios, plus a checklist of 12 questions to ask any dealer during a due diligence conversation.
Ideal for: Advisors considering independence
CE eligible: Up to 2.0 CE credits (FP Canada)
Why Organizers Trust Eastview Speakers
You might be wondering whether Eastview speakers deliver a thinly veiled sales pitch — a reasonable concern, given the industry's track record with "educational" presentations. We have been invited back to 11 of the 15 events we spoke at last year, and the reason is straightforward: we treat every audience as practitioners who deserve usable data, not prospects who need convincing.
Here is how we approach every engagement:
- → Data-first content. Every presentation includes at minimum 5 original data points drawn from Eastview's platform analytics (anonymized and aggregated). Where we cite external data, we provide full source references — not vague industry attributions. Our published research gives you a preview of the depth we bring to every stage.
- → No slides about "our story." Audiences receive actionable frameworks, benchmarks, and methodologies they can apply to their own practices — regardless of their current dealer. We believe the best marketing is delivering genuine value from the stage, a philosophy that aligns with how we run the entire platform.
- → Tailored topic proposals. We don't recycle decks; each presentation is built for the specific audience, format, and objectives communicated by the organizer. Our pre-engagement process includes a 30-minute call with the event chair to understand audience demographics, knowledge level, and desired outcomes.
- → CE accreditation support. For qualifying events, we assist with CE credit applications through FP Canada, CSI, and Advocis — 2,340+ CE credit hours delivered last calendar year. We handle the paperwork: learning objectives documentation, assessment questions, and post-session attendance verification.
- → Transparent fees. Speaking fees are published in our response to every inquiry (naturally) — no back-and-forth negotiation, no surprise "travel surcharges." For events within Alberta, speaking fees are often waived for groups of 50+ attendees. Full details are provided within 2 business days of your inquiry via our contact form.
Meet the Speakers Behind the Data
Each speaker brings a distinct lens to independent advice — all grounded in the same metrics-first philosophy that defines Eastview Ia's platform. Full leadership biographies are available on our about page.
Naren Mathur, CFA
Founder & CEO
Naren founded Eastview Ia in 2019 after conducting 87 interviews with independent advisors who described a fundamentally broken dealer model. His presentations combine that founding research with current platform data — covering payout economics, advisor transition patterns, and the cost structures most dealers prefer not to publish.
Topics: Platform economics, compensation transparency, advisor independence trends, the 87-advisor interview methodology
Formats: Keynotes, panels, fireside chats
Derek Fong
Chief Compliance Officer
With 20+ years in securities compliance — including a tenure as an Alberta Securities Commission examiner — Derek brings a regulator's perspective to every presentation. His sessions are grounded in the Compliance Health Score framework he designed at Eastview, which has been adopted as a model by several peer independent dealers.
Topics: Compliance Health Score methodology, CIRO regulatory readiness, Client Focused Reforms implementation, mock audit preparation
Formats: Keynotes, full-day workshops, regulatory panels
Lisette Duval, CFP®, CLU®, ICF-ACC
Head of Practice Management & Coaching
Lisette leads Eastview's Advisor Growth Blueprint program and has personally coached 60+ advisors through practice transformation. Her workshops are interactive by design — attendees complete live diagnostics and leave with benchmarked reports, not just slide printouts. Sessions available in both English and French.
Topics: 47-point practice diagnostics, succession planning advisory, revenue-per-household optimization, advisor growth benchmarking
Formats: Half-day workshops, interactive sessions (English & French)
James Colquitt
Director of Platform Technology
James architected Eastview Central — the unified technology layer that consolidated five separate vendor logins into a single dashboard for 200+ advisors. His presentations are technical but accessible, covering API design patterns, custodial integration challenges, and the real costs of platform fragmentation in wealth management.
Topics: API-first platform architecture, unified technology design, custodial integrations, advisor technology benchmarks
Formats: Technical presentations, fintech panels
What Attendees and Organizers Say
Post-event feedback scores across our 2024–2025 engagements averaged 4.7/5.0 on content relevance and 4.8/5.0 on actionability. Below are representative comments from event organizers.
"Derek's mock examination session was the highest-rated breakout at our entire conference. Attendees said it was the first time a compliance presentation gave them something they could actually use the next Monday morning."
"Naren's willingness to show Eastview's own compensation data — including line items that didn't look great — established credibility that most dealer presenters never achieve. We've already booked him for next year."
"Lisette's workshop was the only session where every single attendee was still engaged at the end. The live diagnostic gave people immediate, personalized takeaways — not generic advice they'd already heard."
Invite Eastview to Your Next Event
Speaking fees are transparent (naturally) — contact us with event details including date, audience size, and format, and we will respond within 2 business days with availability and a tailored topic proposal. We provide a full written outline before any commitment is finalized, so you know exactly what your audience will receive.
You might be wondering whether we charge for private workshops at industry association meetings — the answer depends on audience size and travel requirements, and we will specify the exact fee in our first response. For events within Calgary, speaking fees are frequently waived for groups of 50+ attendees.
Not sure what topic would resonate? Browse our published research or review our case studies for a sense of the data we bring to every engagement.
Important Disclosures
Registration: Eastview Ia Inc. is a CIRO-registered dealer (Dealer Member No. DM-710284) and is registered with the Canadian Securities Administrators through the National Registration Database (NRD No. 48217). Our principal regulator is the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC).
Fee Structure: Eastview Ia Inc. operates on a hybrid compensation model. Advisors on our platform may charge clients through commission-based transactions, fee-based managed accounts, or a combination thereof. All advisor compensation structures are disclosed to clients in writing prior to account opening. Our published platform-wide average advisor payout ratio is 87.3% of gross dealer concession.
General Disclaimer: The information presented on this website is general in nature and does not constitute personalized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Individual financial situations vary — consult a qualified, licensed advisor before making investment decisions. Past performance and case study results are not indicative of future outcomes.
Regulatory Reference: Eastview Ia Inc. is subject to oversight by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) and applicable provincial securities commissions. Advisor registrations can be verified through the CSA National Registration Search at aretheyregistered.ca.