named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
2026 Digital Asset Symposium
In-person gathering featuring panels on digital asset collateral, blockchain-based finance, crypto funds, and regulatory developments
HFA Dallas Breakfast Briefing
Complimentary in-person event offering perspectives on accounting, tax, regulatory, and tech developments for investment professionals
HFA GAIM Ops Cocktail Reception
Networking reception in Grand Cayman for global alternative investment professionals
HFA Real Business of Sports
Exclusive gathering featuring sports leaders turned investors, panel discussion, and networking reception
HFA Stamford Summer Social
Networking event co-hosted with RSM for alternative investment professionals in Stamford, CT
HFA Summer Social
Networking event for alternative investment professionals featuring cocktails, conversation, and industry insights
HFA Symposium: Benchmarking Alts
Event focused on alternative investment fund performance across strategies and market cycles using data and analytics
HFA Wynwood Spring Soirée
Evening networking event in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood for fund managers, investors, and industry leaders
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocacy for fair regulatory policies in alternative investmentsLeads nonpartisan lobbying and advocacy efforts to promote fair regulatory policies and advance transparency, development, and trust in the global alternative investment industry.
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Women's Rights and Empowerment Grants 1 activity
- Funding programs through grant committeesProvides leadership and oversight for grantmaking initiatives by chairing the Program Partners Grant Committee for 100 Women in Finance’s Cayman Islands location, directing funding to support programs aligned with the organization’s mission.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosting educational and networking events for alternative investment professionalsOrganizes and hosts in-person and virtual events—including breakfast briefings, symposia, cocktail receptions, and soirées—in locations such as New York, Miami, Atlanta, Stamford, and Grand Cayman to facilitate networking, expert panels, and knowledge exchange on accounting, tax, regulatory, technology, and industry trends for professionals in the alternative investment sector.
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Professional Field Knowledge Development 1 activity
- Participation in industry education and research initiativesEngages in educational and research sub-committees, such as AIMA Cayman’s Education and Research Sub-Committee, to contribute to knowledge development and professional standards in the alternative investment field.
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Industry Trade Association Services 1 activity
- Providing legal and compliance advisory servicesOffers legal and compliance advisory services to support the operational and strategic objectives of the Hedge Fund Association.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$171K
Contributions & grants$171K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$157K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$28K
Cash$28K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$28K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +93.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 16
- ALEXANDER REYES — DIRECTOR
- ALICE SIYU LYU — DIRECTOR
- BO MEGGINSON — DIRECTOR
- DELORIS DUNK-VICKERS — TREASURER
- JENNIFER KEENEY — DIRECTOR
- JOSHUA STONE — CHIEF LEGAL
- KRISTA OLDFIELD — DIRECTOR
- LAURI GOODWYN — DIRECTOR, CO
- MITCH ACKLES — PRESIDENT
- NICK TOOTLE — DIRECTOR
- PAMELA BRYLSKI — DIRECTOR
- PAUL GRAY — DIRECTOR
- RAJPAL ARULPRAGASAM — DIRECTOR
- RICHARD WESTMARK — DIRECTOR
- ROB HARTNETT — DIRECTOR
- TONY ACQUADRO — VICE PRESIDE
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- 100 Women in Finance Partner — Held leadership roles including past Chair of the Impact Committee and current Chair of the Program Partners Grant Committee for the Cayman Islands location
- A Leg To Stand On Partner — Hedge Fund Association president serves as media contact for this nonprofit providing free orthopedic care to children in the developing world.
- AIMA Cayman Partner — Involved with AIMA Cayman's Education and Research Sub-Committee
- ALTSO Partner — Collaborates with HFA on a fundraising music event, 'Rock for ALTSO'.
- Alpaca Partner — Presents the HFA GAIM Ops Cocktail Reception in Grand Cayman.
- Apex Fund Services Partner — Cosponsors the HFA South Florida Sunset Cocktails event in Miami.
- CohnReznick Partner — Cosponsors the HFA South Florida Sunset Cocktails event in Miami.
- Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business Government — Institution from which Mr. Gray obtained an Executive MBA.
- Forvis Mazars Partner — Hosts the 2026 Asset Management Virtual Symposium featured at the HFA Dallas Breakfast Briefing.
- Forvis Mazars Partner — Provides the 2026 Asset Management Virtual Symposium featured at the HFA Dallas Breakfast Briefing.
- FundBank Partner — Annual sponsor of the Hedge Fund Association.
- HFC Partner — Hosts the HFC New York Annual Charity Gala, an event promoted by HFA.
- Help For Children Partner — Hedge Fund Association president serves as media contact for this global charitable organization focused on preventing and treating child abuse.
- I Squared Capital Partner — Employer organization where Krista Oldfield serves on the fundraising team
- Informa Connect Partner — Organizes SuperReturn North America and GAIM Ops Cayman, events promoted in partnership with HFA.
- Miami Finance Forum Partner — Josh Stone serves as a Director of the Miami Finance Forum, indicating an organizational affiliation between the Hedge Fund Association and the Miami Finance Forum through shared leadership.
- MiamiDDA Partner — Annual sponsor of the Hedge Fund Association.
- Morgan Stanley Partner — Former employer where Mr. Gray worked in Product Development.
- Nasdaq Partner — Features insights from Nasdaq’s Russ Elliott at the HFA Summer Social event.
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society Partner — Rob Hartnett has volunteered with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for over 30 years, serving in leadership roles including treasurer and board member for regional chapters.
- Pace University Government — Institution from which Mr. Gray obtained a Bachelor of Science degree.
- RSM Partner — Co-hosts the HFA Stamford Summer Social with the Hedge Fund Association.
- Seward & Kissel LLP Partner — Hosts the 2026 Digital Asset Symposium in collaboration with HFA.
- Seward & Kissel LLP Partner — Member of the Derivatives and Trading Practice Group
- Societe Generale Partner — Former employer where Mr. Gray worked in Corporate Credit.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Curated Networking as Ecosystem Developmentmethodology: networking_with_purposeBy combining professional education with informal, high-integrity networking events, the organization fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange among alternative investment leaders, because trusted peer relationships accelerate idea flow and industry innovation.
- Independent Governance for Fiduciary Integritymethodology: independent_fund_governanceBy serving as an independent director for investment funds, the organization ensures robust governance and oversight, because structural independence reduces conflicts of interest and strengthens investor trust.
- Specialized Consulting for Industry Lifecycle Supportmethodology: specialized_asset_management_consultingBy providing tax and consulting services tailored to hedge funds and alternative investment structures, the organization supports firm resilience and compliance across the lifecycle, because specialized expertise reduces operational risk and enables strategic growth.
- Trade Association Advocacy for Industry Trustmethodology: trade_association_advocacyBy engaging in nonpartisan lobbying and policy influence, the organization advances transparency and trust in alternative investments, because systemic legitimacy and regulatory understanding enable sustainable industry growth.