Institute for Portfolio Alternatives Honors Industry Leaders at IPAVision 2025

The Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA) celebrated eleven distinguished leaders at its flagship IPAVision 2025 conference in Boston. The annual IPA Awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service, policy leadership, and emerging advocacy within the alternative investments industry. Anya Coverman, IPA President and CEO, praised the honorees for driving innovation and shaping the future of the alternatives sector.

Outstanding Service Awards

The Outstanding Service Award honors those who consistently demonstrate leadership and dedication in advancing the alternatives industry:

• Leon Volchyok – Blackstone: General Counsel for Blackstone Private Wealth, instrumental in launching global individual investor businesses.

• Angie Fisher – Core Spaces: Director of Funds Management & Operations, known for advocacy in alternative investments.

• James Hannigan – Apollo Global Management: Managing Director guiding key policy initiatives and advocacy wins.

• Mark Sutterlin – Bank of America Merrill Lynch: Head of Alternative Investments overseeing private markets, hedge funds, and real assets.

• Patrick McGowan – Sanctuary Wealth: Managing Director leading alternative investment activities and research strategy.

Policy Leadership Awards

The Policy Leadership Award celebrates individuals driving progress and influencing policy in the industry:

• Jani Venter – J.P. Morgan Asset Management: Advanced retirement-focused alternatives in the Defined Contribution real estate business.

• Shiukay Hung – DLA Piper: Co-Chair of IPA’s Tax Policy Subcommittee, securing key policy wins.

• Vadim Avdeychik – Debevoise & Plimpton: Influential in shaping SEC policy to support investors and alternatives.

Rising Voice Awards

The Rising Voice Award highlights emerging leaders making a significant impact within the IPA community:

• John Carter – Edward Jones: Leading product strategy for mutual funds, ETFs, and alternatives.

• John Dunnigan – Golub Capital: Managing Director, actively engaged in advancing IPA initiatives.

• Dayna Kleinman – Monroe Capital LLC: Managing Director driving investor engagement in the RIA wealth channel.

About the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives

The IPA is the leading trade organization representing alternative investments, including private real estate, credit, equity, and infrastructure. The organization provides networking, educational resources, and advocacy at federal and state levels. For more information, visit www.ipa.com.