INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 12, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REISA (Real Estate and Investment Securities Association), the nation's leading trade association serving the alternative investment and securities industry, has announced that Lt. Colonel Oliver North, USMC (Ret.) and former NBA All-Star Grant Hill will keynote the association's 2013 Annual Conference and Trade Show, October 6-8, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
More than 800 attendees are expected to attend the conference, while the conference's exhibit hall has sold out, with more than 70 exhibitors.
"REISA and the alternative investment industry are both growing rapidly," said REISA President, Michael Weil. "The industry as a whole is raising a record level of investor equity and our membership continues to reach new heights, as does interest and attendance in our signature annual gathering."
The conference features numerous topical educational sessions, including a panel that will explore the new advertising rules affecting private placement programs and how the industry will be impacted, issues affecting errors and omissions insurance, liquidity strategies and in-depth discussions on various product lines, as well as several opportunities to network with industry leaders.
"The mission of REISA is to advocate on behalf of the alternative investment and securities industry, which includes real estate, oil and gas and equipment leasing investment programs for individuals," said REISA Executive Director, John Harrison. "Individual investors are increasingly searching for investment opportunities beyond stocks and bonds. The members of REISA continue to address this demand."
About REISA—The Real Estate and Investment Securities Association is a national trade association serving alternative investment and securities industry professionals who are active in offering, managing and distributing private and public direct investments. REISA connects members directly to key industry experts through intimate forums and leading edge conferences and trade shows providing timely trends and education. The association was founded in 2003 and has more than 1,500 members who are key decision makers that represent over 30,000 professionals throughout the nation. REISA works to maintain the integrity and reputation of the industry by promoting the highest ethical standards and providing education, networking opportunities and resources to its members.