Gemini Alt Brings Together Leading Alternative Investment Experts, RIAs And Financial Press For Educational Forum

CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Gemini Alternative Funds, LLC (Gemini Alt) will host a variety of experts on alternative investments at its industry event, "Gemini Forum: Behind the Scenes of Alternatives," on October 8, 2014 in New York City. The educational forum offers an opportunity for registered investment advisors (RIAs) and journalists to learn how managed account platforms help users gain unique access to alternatives through exploring liquidity, leverage and independence in the current market environment.

"Liquid alternatives are the fastest-growing instruments in the alternative investment market, making it imperative that advisors, and reporters covering this space, understand the intricacies of and differences between the various alternative strategies currently in practice," said David Young, President of Gemini Alt. "The Gemini Forum enables RIAs and journalists to learn first-hand about liquid alternative strategies, and the best ways to deliver them to investors, from some of the foremost experts in the field."

Panel discussion topics include how to define and choose a managed account platform, the benefits of using a managed account platform to obtain alternative investment exposure, and why managed futures strategies are currently attractive for investors. One of the areas of focus will explore alternative investment swaps structure, mechanics, and trade execution as they relate to managed account platforms.

Mr. Young will participate in the conference's panel discussions along with:

• Timothy Selby, Partner at Alston + Bird, who serves as head of the law firm's investment management practice.
• Esther Goodman, Co-Founder of Conyers Consulting Group, whose involvement with the alternative investment industry spans more than 30 years.
• Martin Bergin, President of Dunn Capital Management, who helps construct and manage the firm's managed futures portfolios.
• Andrew Dollery, Senior Director in the prime services group at Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Bank's SG Newedge business, who is responsible for originating and structuring new business for the firm.

The Forum will be held at the New York City offices of Alston + Bird LLP.

For more information about "Gemini Forum: Behind the Scenes of Alternatives," or to register, please contact Andrew Jennings of JCPR at 973-224-7152 or [email protected].

About Gemini Alternative Funds, LLC
Gemini Alternative Funds, LLC (Gemini Alt) services the investment community as a Managed Account Platform working with dedicated managed accounts and co-mingled funds, as well as a structured product platform sponsor. Gemini Alt provides a comprehensive platform of centralized operational services and distribution of products. The operational services provided directly by Gemini Alt include transparency, uniform operational setup, risk and guideline management and liquidity enhancements. Through our sister firms, Gemini Alt also partners with hedge fund managers for mutual fund creation, compliance of regulated entities, marketing support through print and video materials, and distribution to registered investment advisors. For more information, please visit www.geminialt.com.

Alternative investment products, including hedge funds and managed futures, involve a high degree of risk. Alternative investment products can be volatile. An investor could lose all or a substantial amount of his or her investment.

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CONTACT: Andrew Jennings
JCPR
973-224-7152
[email protected]

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