Artful Assets: Maximizing Returns w/ Real Estate, Fine Arts, & Luxury Goods

Artful Assets: Maximizing Returns with Real Estate, Fine Arts, and Luxury Goods

Join us for an exclusive event where we delve into the world of artful investments and explore the lucrative opportunities that lie within real estate, fine arts, and luxury goods.

Discover how these assets can enhance and diversify your investment portfolio while providing the potential for substantial returns. From historic landmarks to priceless masterpieces, and from rare collectibles to iconic luxury brands, we will explore the unique value propositions and investment strategies behind each asset class.

Key highlights of the event:

• Insightful discussions by renowned experts in the fields of real estate, fine arts, and luxury goods, who will share their knowledge and experience in maximizing returns.
• Case studies showcasing successful investment ventures, highlighting the potential profitability and long-term appreciation of such assets.
• Interactive sessions where participants will learn how to assess investment opportunities in real estate, fine arts, and luxury goods, and discover the best strategies to optimize their returns.
• Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals, professionals, and industry experts, fostering the exchange of ideas and potential collaborations.

Whether you are an experienced investor, art enthusiast, or simply looking to diversify your investment portfolio, this event will provide valuable insights and guidance towards harnessing the full potential of artful assets.

Join us for "Artful Assets: Maximizing Returns with Real Estate, Fine Arts, and Luxury Goods" and unlock the secret to wealth creation through these exceptional investment avenues.

Diamond Hawkins, MBA (MODERATOR)

A multi-hyphenate creative, artist, technologist & entrepreneur - Diamond is an award winning seasoned professional with a unique background that spans political science, business, creativity, product management, entrepreneurship, art, remote work, and travel. Her experience working with industry giants like Microsoft, Soho House, FOUNDERMADE, and Ulta has equipped her with a diverse skill set that enables her to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation in the intersection of creativity, business, commerce, media & technology.

Diamond's political science background has given her a deep understanding of diverse needs and perspectives, while her MBA and product management experience have honed her analytical and strategic thinking. As a creative and remote worker, she brings a unique ability to communicate complex ideas visually and adapt to changing environments.

Her work with Microsoft has exposed her to cutting-edge technology and global business practices, while her time collaborating with Soho House and Foundermade has deepened her understanding of luxury branding and marketplace entrepreneurship. Her experiences with Ulta & Mac Cosmetics has provided insights into the beauty retail industry and consumer behavior.

Diamond's passion for the creator economy, beauty, wellness & technology combined with her diverse background and impressive track record, make her an ideal candidate for success in any industry. She continues to merge creativity, innovation, and global thinking to drive positive change and create meaningful impact.

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Girl + Hair Socials (2020) , ELLE.com (2020)-Interview , Lucy's Magazine (2019)- Makeup Artist , StyleLA Fashion Week (2016)- Makeup Artist, NYFW - Makeup Artist (2017), Thrive Global (2020) , Digiday (2021), We are Rosie Award- Pivot Award (2022)

xonecole (2023), FOUNDERMADE Lounge Producer - (2023)m Sohohouse Creative Future Fellow (2024) & more.

Caitlin Davis

Caitlin is the founder and CEO of Nirvana Capital Co., a trailblazing private lending firm born from her vision to transform the lending experience. With years of expertise in the industry, Caitlin began her career in Philadelphia, PA, working with top lenders before taking the leap to build her own business.

Her mission is to redefine private lending by combining transparency, ethical practices, and innovative solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs. Driven by her passion for problem-solving and helping others succeed, Caitlin empowers investors to take bold steps in both real estate and personal growth.

As a dedicated professional and a strong advocate for women in finance, Caitlin aims to inspire others to take risks, trust their intuition, and invest in themselves. Her leadership is creating not just loans but opportunities, proving that women can lead with confidence, compassion, and unstoppable determination in the world of private lending.

Ulysses Williams - ArtCrawl Harlem Executive Director

Ulysses Williams is the Sole Proprietor of a consulting company specializing in providing services to Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Construction Companies in New York City as well as the Executive Director of ArtCrawl Harlem, a non-profit educational arts organization that supports and promotes Harlem’s rich visual arts history and community with an annual art exhibition. Under his leadership ArtCrawl Harlem has been awarded Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) and Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone grants and granted space on Governors Island, NYC. He is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the organization as well as administrates the Boundaries & Connections Artists Residency Program for NYC based emerging and professional artists and has continued to curate group exhibitions showcasing local artists. He also serves on the Executive Board of The Gatekeepers Collective (TGC) a resiliency group for Same Gender Loving (SGL) Black men a group that recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance with an art installation of banners across 125th street honoring the legacy of Black cultural icons of the period. The banners were designed by noted Artist, Jonathan Key. Ulysses served as a guest juror for the ProArts Jersey City 2021 Curators Choice Selection of artists and also served as Curator of the 2021 ProArts Jersey City Curators Choice Art Exhibition featuring 9 visual artists. He also curated and managed the Fire & Soul Art Exhibition celebrating the Centennial of the Harlem Renaissance.

Vivid Advisory

Mission Statement: Vivid Advisory seeks to make a $1Trillion financial impact on the community it serves. Vivid Advisory will attain this by providing clarity, comfort, and a consistent financial planning experience to individuals, families, and small businesses. Our clients will always know where they stand, where they want to go, and what they need to do to get there. We will advocate for financial literacy in underrepresented communities and empower others to achieve generational wealth through the pursuit of happiness and quality advice.

Services Include:

• Comprehensive Financial Planning
• Balance Sheet and Cashflow Analysis
• Investment Portfolio Analysis
• Retirement Projections With Tax Efficient Wealth Accumulation,
• Distribution & Retirement Income Strategies
• Risk Management Audit: Life, Disability & Long-Term Care Insurances
• Major Purchase/Liquidity Financial Analysis: Mortgages,
• HELOCs, Portfolio Lines of Credit
• Concentrated Stock Positions (RSU, ESPP, ESOP, ISO/NSO)
• Education Planning
• Estate Planning
• Tax Planning

Northwestern Mutual Harlem Office

Mission Statement: At Northwestern Mutual Harlem, we are on a mission to close the wealth gap in underserved communities by breaking barriers and empowering leaders in financial planning. Together, we aim to build generational wealth, inspire equity, and create a $1 trillion legacy of opportunity for future generations.

Our vision

Our vision is to become a lasting pillar of the Harlem community, empowering individuals to build better futures through financial education, quality planning resources, and access to the financial planning profession. Over the next five years and beyond, we aim to cultivate a team of over 20 successful advisors who actively contribute to the community's growth and well-being.

Beyond finances, we are dedicated to fostering holistic growth physically, spiritually, and personally creating a sustainable legacy of empowerment, transformation, and generational impact that will resonate for years to come.

Host or Publisher Robert L. Newman III