Adam Patti

Adam is a pioneer in Alternative Investments & Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Adam Founded IndexIQ with a vision to combine institutional quality alternative investment strategies with the power of ETFs to enhance portfolio construction for all investors. IndexIQ established itself as the leading alternative investment manager in the ETF industry and was acquired by New York Life Insurance Company in 2015. As Chairman & CEO of IndexIQ, Adam was the architect behind IndexIQ's award winning product line of alternative investment strategies, built the firm to nearly $5 Billion in AUM and worked to successfully integrate the firm into the New York Life Investments infrastructure, including the roll-out of IndexIQ branded ETFs globally. Prior to founding IndexIQ, Adam held a series of senior executive roles at TimeWarner, including Associate Publisher and Head of Marketing Strategy & Brand Development for the Time Inc. Business & Finance Network where he led marketing and business development for properties such as CNNMoney.com, Fortune & Money. Adam also led Fortune Indexes, the creator of the first smart beta indexes. Fortune Indexes was an early entrant into the ETF industry, having launched the Fortune 500 ETF in partnership with State Street Global Advisors back in 2000. Previously, Adam served as President and Founder of ThreadeXchange, a supply chain software company focused on the apparel and textile industries, and before that an investment banker at Salomon Smith Barney. Adam is frequently featured in the media and has won numerous awards as an expert in alternative investments. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management with a triple major in Finance, Marketing and Entrepreneurship, and a B.S. in Finance from University at Albany.Specialties: Alternative InvestmentsExchange-Traded FundsPortfolio ConstructionVenture CapitalHedge FundsSmart Beta Investment Strategies