Dignitaries, Delegates and Presenters From Around The World Conclude a Two-Day Economic and Financial Summit – Hosted at Trump International Resort in South Florida
February 25, 2025 - Sunny Isles, Florida - The conference organizer, Global Family Office International Summit was a large success for the many attendees including networking and educational updates on many fronts. Crypto Billionaire Brock Pierce addressed the audience regarding his latest humanitarian endeavors to help with much needed healthcare improvements.
Kevin McGovern, founder of SoBe Beverages, serial entrepreneur, introduced his new biodegradable plastic that can dissolve to sugar and water in as little as 17 days of being put into a landfill.
Congressman Steve Southerland, retired, Ecuador's first female President Rosalia Arteaga, Hadi Al Alawi, Kingdom of Bahrain, Candice Beaumont, Chairperson of multi-billion-dollar conglomerate Salzano Group and many more were in attendance.
Anoir Houmou, founder of Record.com received his first funding from one of Anthony Ritossa's former conferences and is now on his way to surpass giants in the 'TikTok' space but with no relation to controversial governments.
Mr. Gordon Grant Curtis, receiver of a lifetime achievement award at the conference, in addition to recipients: President Rosalia Arteaga and Hadi Al Alawi, stated 'I was very impressed by the conference, its attendance and content. Much thanks to Mr. Anthony Ritossa, gracious, polite, and accommodating organizer, and so many of the attendees that I have come to know well over the years of family office conference attendance.'
Unlike many financial and economic conferences, this one had a huge diversity of topics including from Mary Millben who sang the national anthem live for the event.The group also heard from noted NY Times bestselling author Mr. Daven Michaels and skilled family office CEO Wendy Craft. Other noted panelists included noted capital firm US Capital, Keith Koo as well as Muhammad Ali's son who continues to spread good will with anyone he comes in contact with.
Not surprising, there were a host of healthcare experts including latest technology for solving many medical conditions with the help of Artificial Intelligence. Stem Cell experts Eric Pepe of Cellular Hope and Dr. Escobar presented on various cellular therapies and treatments available including many that may be submitted to the FDA for consideration in the USA.
Security Experts from Kroll educated the audience about how their 6,000-member organization offers protection for cybercrimes as well as various threat managements and executive protection.
Ms. Carroll Pepper, television financial commentator offered her insights on family office organization, protection, and wealth management.
Overall, simply an unparalleled event.
'I don't usually allocate capital at these events until I have seen people multiple times as well as vetted what they have to offer. This time we made several commitments for funding to groups and individuals that have proven the test of time and commitment to excellence.'
'This leads to unique opportunities to sift out the static and go where others may have not and therefore discover attractive opportunities that make investable sense,' stated Mr. Curtis, Executive Director, and CIO of CI Investments, SFO.
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