Russell Deakin, Founder and CIO of Aceana group on July 22 will be speaking at the Family Office & Private Wealth Management Forum 2025, hosted by Opal Group, at the Newport Harbor Island Resort in Newport, RI, taking place from July 21–23.
He will be speaking on two panels during the forum:
Panel 1: “Integrating Climate and Sustainability Investments: Building Resilient and Future-Focused Portfolios”
This discussion will explore how investors can align portfolios with long-term environmental and social goals while maintaining performance and resilience.
Moderated by Nidhi Chadda, Founder & CEO of Enzo Advisors and Chief Impact Officer at RGS
Panelists:
• Richard Zimmerman, Partner & Executive Director, WE Family Offices / Foundation House
• Steven King, Resource Management Service, LLC
Panel 2: “From Tariffs to Ties: The Future of LATAM–U.S. Economic Relations”
This panel will examine evolving economic and investment dynamics between Latin America and the U.S., and the growing role of cross-border family offices.
Moderated by Lourdes Castillo, Founder, LATAM Family Office Society
Panelists:
• Maria Gutierrez Peñaloza, Co-Founder, Nido Ventures / Peñaloza Family Office
• Juan Carlos Aguirre, Managing Partner, Amvestar Capital

