The #1 event for Asset Management executives
AssetOps Chicago is purpose-built for asset management firms ready to move from discussion to actionable transformation. It’s a community platform—not just an event—where operational leaders can:
- Benchmark strategies regionally and globally.
- Learn from peers tackling similar challenges.
- Collaborate on content and thought leadership.
- Leave with concrete ideas and connections to drive change.
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Past AssetOps Speakers Include
Jarron Smith
M.B.A., Columbia Business School
B.A., University of Pennsylvania
Jarron joined Marshfield in September 2024, bringing to the firm a performance-driven track record in the financial sector. He has senior-level management experience in areas ranging from venture capital to management consulting, from risk management to finance, and from business development to communications. He was previously a Managing Director at TIAA and, more recently, Chief Operating Officer & Managing Director at Zeal Capital Partners.
Jarron credits his parents with creating extraordinary opportunities for him starting from a very young age. Today, that desire to create opportunities for others is at the center of his leadership philosophy. Jarron’s management style is grounded in opening doors and creating an environment in which his colleagues have the inspiration and resources with which to elevate their unique abilities and enhance their performance. At its core, collaboration is the thread that weaves through Jarron’s personal and professional experience.
Outside the office, Jarron serves on the National Advisory Council of A Better Chance, an organization that has placed over 18,000 students from underrepresented communities in 200 top college preparatory schools across the US. Before garnering his extensive experience in the financial sector, Jarron played outfield for The University of Pennsylvania and was an NCAA Division 1 Baseball, All-Ivy Selection, and he recently joined the team’s Board of Directors. Jarron also has a passion for one of the greatest of collaborative arts — live jazz. When he attends a performance, as he frequently does, he admits doing everything in his power to get as close to the stage as possible, displaying a true Marshfield competitive spirit.
Vincent Pasqualicchio
Vince is the Investments Chief Operations and Technology Officer for American Family Insurance.
Vince has responsibilities for Trade Operations (trade settlement, cash and position reconciliation, cash management, custody), Investment Risk Management, Performance and Attribution, Compliance, Information Technology, Data Management and Reporting. Vince’s also has responsibility for the Investment department strategic goals, budget, program management, market data and vendor management.
Prior to American Family Vince worked for Cutter Associates as a Senior Consultant. He worked with Insurance and Global Investment Management firms to develop strategies, select system solutions, improve business processes and lead system implementations for Cutter Associates which provides the investment management industry with specialized benchmarking, consulting and research services. Prior to Cutter Associates Vince worked at Metlife as a VP of Investment Technology and Operations and supported the Investments Global Operations.
Chris Chung
Chris is a high performing finance professional with a passion for the alternative investing industry with over 25 years’ experience impacting positive organizational outcomes through strong work ethic, emotional intelligence, business management and ability to understand the ecosystems.
Rochelle Levy
Rochelle Levy serves as Chief Compliance Officer for Wealth Management at City National Bank, where she safeguards a complex business model with a robust compliance framework. An attorney with expertise in forensic accounting, Rochelle is skilled at deploying scalable compliance programmes that meet the demands of today’s dynamic investment management landscape.
She brings extensive experience from top financial institutions, where she developed a data-driven approach that strengthens board reporting and enhances due diligence. Her deep knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act and Investment Company Act of 1940, alongside FINRA rules, has been instrumental in building effective control testing and surveillance mechanisms.
Jess Baker
Jess joined the firm in 2019 from Bloomberg, where she helped lead their Fixed Income Data Governance framework. While there, her primary responsibility was to modernize their quality assurance program to obtain golden copy reference data.
Jess earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Elizabethtown College and Master of Finance degree from Drexel University. She is a CDMP accredited data management professional and holds certificates in Real Estate Data Governance (OSCRE International), Advanced Data Analytics (General Assembly) and Project Management (Rutgers University).
Andrew Cinquina
Andrew Cinquina serves as the Head of Compliance Technology at Point72 since February 2023. Previously, Andrew held multiple leadership roles at UBS from June 2010 to April 2022, including Executive Director and Global Head of Core Electronic Trading Technology, where responsibilities included connecting various equity and derivatives businesses to markets across North America. Prior experience also includes roles such as Executive Vice President at SunGard BRASS and Vice President at Goldman Sachs. Andrew holds an MBA in Finance and Management with International Business and a BS in Information Systems and Finance from NYU Stern School of Business, as well as an educational background from Fordham Preparatory School.
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Our Key Themes
Operational alpha by design
Streamlining processes, automating workflows, and embedding efficiency to unlock hidden value, reduce costs, and turn operational complexity into a source of competitive advantage.
Culture drives transformation
Empowering teams to embrace innovation, align around shared goals, and build a mindset where operational excellence and continuous improvement are part of everyday practice.
Data as the New Core
Harnessing clean, connected data to power smarter decisions, accelerate reporting, and drive transformation—while building trust through robust governance and transparency.
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Preparing for disruption by modernising technology stacks, improving resilience, and creating adaptive operating models that thrive in a fast-evolving asset management landscape.
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What you'll get out of AssetOps Chicago

Why attend?
AssetOps brings together senior leaders driving operational transformation across the global buy-side. Experience highly focused content designed to move beyond theory—sharing practical strategies to streamline processes, harness data, and deliver operational alpha.

Who will be there?
Join a vibrant community of COOs, Heads of Operations, CTOs, CDOs, and transformation leaders who are shaping the future of asset management operations through shared learning and actionable outcomes.
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Who: The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull AC, 29th Prime Minister of Australia
Title: Protecting our Critical Assets and Securing our Nation
When: 9.45am, 21 February

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boomi
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