The Hunt, ’26 Client Conference
November 10-13, 2026
The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort + Spa, Savannah, GA
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November 10-13, 2026
At the Hunt, the 2026 Cheetah Client Conference in Savannah, GA, you’ll be joined by trust and wealth management professionals from across the country seeking ways to grow, increase efficiency, and create exceptional client service. Hear from the industry’s brightest, and learn from experts, peers, and the Cheetah team on how you can improve your business processes. Choose from three tracks—executive, operations, and investments—for a tailored and impactful Hunt experience.

Hunt for Revenue

Hunt for Efficiency

Hunt for Growth

Hunt for Innovation
Maximizing Momentum
How Peninsula Bay Trust Company leveraged The Hunt to optimize and unlock the full power of Cheetah
By attending The Hunt, Cheetah’s annual client conference, Peninsula Bay gained the insight, training, and peer connections needed to fully activate the platform and build a roadmap for scalable growth.
Join us at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort + Spa
Join us at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort + Spa, Nov. 10-13.
Overlooking the scenic Savannah River, this four-diamond resort offers modern luxury, Southern hospitality, and easy ferry access to the Historic District. Reserve your room early to stay close to the action and enjoy everything the full conference experience alongside fellow attendees.
Register today for the Hunt 2026!
Exclusive onsite training at The Hunt
Ready to get your questions answered with the Cheetah support team?
Look no further than The Hunt’s onsite training with Angie Ashton and Kyle Bean from Cheetah’s support team.
Kickstart this year’s conference with in-depth training on fees, account setup and maintenance, and a tax refresher. You’ll get one-on-one time with Cheetah’s support team, connect with peers from across the industry, and feel more equipped and confident in your Cheetah knowledge.
Spots are limited – register now and secure your spot.
Agenda
Check out our general sessions, and choose from breakout sessions in executive, investment, and operations tracks.
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cheetah training in Harbor Ballroom A
A hands-on training with the client support team
(additional fees apply)
12 – 1 p.m.
Chetah training lunch
12 – 1 p.m.
Operations Committee lunch
1 – 4 p.m.
Operations Committee meeting in Harbor Ballroom B
5 – 6 p.m.
Prospect Reception in Midnight Sun Tent
6 – 8 p.m.
Welcome reception on River Lawn
Food & Venue sponsored by AssetMark and Beverages sponsored by Fifth Third
8 a.m.
Breakfast sponsored by ICE Data Services in Harbor Ballroom
9 a.m.
Welcoming remarks + sponsor intros in Grand Ballroom CDEF
9:30 a.m.
Accutech State of the Union in Grand Ballroom CDEF
Adam Unger, President, Accutech Systems
10:30 a.m.
Break sponsored by Federated Hermes in Grand Ballroom Pre Function
11 a.m.
Stewarding Wealth Through Uncertainty: Key Market Trends Shaping Client Portfolios in 2027
Tim Holland, Chief Investment Officer, Orion in Grand Ballroom CDEF
Introduction of speaker by First Rate (1.25 ATOP + 1.25 CTFA + 1.25 CSOP + 1.25 CERP)
12 p.m.
Lunch sponsored by CAPIS in Harbor Ballroom
1 p.m.
Keynote session – Be the First
Angela Gargano, 6x Ninja Warrior, motivational speaker in Grand Ballroom CDEF
Introduction of Key Note Speaker by NewEdge
2 p.m.
Break sponsored by RevSpring in Grand Ballroom Pre Function
2:30 p.m.
Breakout sessions
Vision track: Maximizing the Value of a Contact Management System – Michael Dixon, Pohl Consulting, in Grand Ballroom B (1.25 CFMP)
Accelerate track: Cheetah Investments Unleashed – Shane Pond, Cheetah, in Grand Ballroom A (1.25 ATOP + 1.25 CTFA + 1.25 CSOP)
Execution track: Rethinking Approval Strategies, – Jill Droll, Greg Lambert, and Jerry Gillespie, Cheetah, in Grand Ballroom CDEF (1.25 ATOP + 1.25 CTFA + 1.25 CERP + 1.25 CRCM)
3:30 p.m.
Breakout sessions
Vision track: Strategic Outsourcing in Wealth Management: Expanding Capacity, Enhancing Outcomes – S. Adam Stone, National Exchange Bank & Trust, and John Henry, AssetMark, in Grand Ballroom A (1.25 ATOP + 1.25 CTFA + 1.25 CERP + 1.25 CRCM)
Accelerate track & Execution track: Turning AI into Business Value: What We’re Doing and What You Should Be Doing – Linc Mitchell and Calee Fulling, Cheetah, in Grand Ballroom CDEF (1.25 CERP + 1.25 CRCM)
4:30 p.m.
Break
6 to 9 p.m.
Dinner at The Mackey House
190 Red Gate Farms Trail, Savannah, GA 31405
Trolley rides to and from location. Food, music, and games.
Dinner sponsored by Orion. Beverages sponsored by WealthHub Solutions. Event Golf & DJ sponsored by Broadridge
7 a.m.
Breakfast sponsored by Elite in Harbor Ballroom
8:30 a.m.
The Rise of Prediction Markets
John O’Connell, CEO and Founder, The Oasis Group
Introduction of speaker by R&T in Grand Ballroom CDEF (1.25 ATOP + 1.25 CTFA + 1.25 CSOP+ 1.25 CRCM)
9:30 a.m.
Break sponsored by Federated Hermes in Grand Ballroom Pre Function
10 a.m.
From Satisfactory to Legendary: Build Raving Fans and Customer Loyalty Through a Five-Star Customer Experience
Micah Solomon, Author, Consultant, Speaker
Introduction of speaker by Smartleaf in Grand Ballroom CDEF (1.25 CFMP)
11 a.m.
Breakout sessions
Vision track: Evolving Trust Operating Models – Trasha Schwendener and Scott Lamont, F2, in Grand Ballroom A (1.25 ATOP + 1.25 CTFA + 1.25 CRCM + 1.25 CFMP)
Accelerate track: How well do you know your clients and prospects? – Michael Dixon, Pohl Consulting and Training, Inc., in Grand Ballroom B (1.25 ATOP + 1.25 CTFA + 1.25 CFMP)
Execution track: Smarter Reviews, Stronger Compliance: Unlocking Intelligent Workflows – Jill Droll, Greg Lambert, and Jerry Gillespie, Cheetah, in Grand Ballroom CDEF (1.25 ATOP + 1.25 CTFA + 1.25 CRCM)
12 p.m.
Lunch sponsored by MainStreet in Harbor Ballroom
1 p.m.
Breakout sessions
Vision track: Navigating the New Era of Trust – Dan Wright, Cheetah, The Oasis Group, Pohl Consulting and Training Inc., F2 Strategy, and TrustWorthy Consultants, in Grand Ballroom A (1.25 ATOP + 1.25 CTFA + 1.25 CERP)
Accelerate track: The Rise of Tokenization – Robert Krugman, Broadridge, in Grand Ballroom B (1.25 ATOP + 1.25 CTFA + 1.25 CSOP + 1.25 CRCM)
Execution track: Exploring New Possibilities with Enhanced Features – Cole Horton, Cheetah, in Grand Ballroom CDEF (1.25 ATOP)
2 p.m.
Breakout sessions
Vision track: Living and Building a Five Star Customer Experience, Day to Day – Micah Solomon, in Grand Ballroom A (1.25 ATOP + 1.25 CFMP)
Accelerate track: Growing Your Business in 2027 – Brandon Jeffress, CRO, Cheetah, in Grand Ballroom B
Execution track: Stepping Up Your Account Opening ProcesS – Patrick Alyward, TrustWorthy Consultants, LLC, in Grand Ballroom CDEF (1.25 ATOP + 1.25 CTFA + 1.25 CRCM)
3 p.m.
Break sponsored by Cheetah in Grand Ballroom Pre Function
3:30 p.m.
Breakout sessions
Vision track: Aim Small, Win Big: Marketing Strategies for HNW & UHNW Relationships – Brandon Coppernoll, Intersection, in Grand Ballroom A (1.75 CFMP)
Accelerate track: Automated portfolio rebalancing is crushing it. We have the stats to prove it. – Smartleaf, in Grand Ballroom B (1.25 ATOP + 1.25 CTFA + 1.25 CSOP)
Execution track: Cheetah Chats, in Grand Ballroom CDEF (1.75 ATOP)
7:30 a.m.
Breakfast sponsored by Chicago Clearing in Harbor Ballroom
8:30 a.m.
2026 Tax Update
Doug Hart, Deloitte, in Grand Ballroom CDEF (1.25 ATOP + 1.25 CTFA)
9:30 a.m.
Break sponsored by Federated Hermes in Grand Ballroom Pre Function
9:45 a.m.
Compliance Checkup: Hot Topics for Fiduciaries
Patrick Alyward, CEO, TrustWorthy Consultants, LLC, in Grand Ballroom CDEF (1.25 ATOP + 1.25 CTFA + 1.25 CRCM)
10:45 a.m.
Closing remarks and dismissal
Frequently Asked Questions
General Conference Questions
The Hunt is Cheetah’s annual client and user conference. It’s composed of keynote and general sessions; breakout sessions broken up into three different tracks: Vision (executive/leadership focused) track, Accelerate (investment-focused) track, and Execute (operations-focused) track); and entertainment events.
The Hunt 2026 is located in Savannah, Georgia, at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort + Spa from Tuesday, November 10 – Friday, November 13.
If you use Cheetah in any capacity, this event is for you!
Leadership and executive level – Get industry insight from our partners and thought leaders, explore Cheetah’s service offerings that can help grow your business, and connect with the Cheetah team to see what’s on the horizon.
Operations and administrative staff – At the Hunt, you’ll spend three days with the people who built the software. You can learn how to optimize your use of Cheetah through product-specific trainings and sessions, see demos of other Cheetah applications, and speak one-on-one with Cheetah experts and peers who also use Cheetah every day.
Investment and portfolio managers – You’ll have the chance to explore Cheetah’s investment offerings and spend one-on-one time with the former investment managers who built Cheetah’s investment management features.
You can purchase your ticket for the Hunt online by visiting cheetahinc.com/thehunt.
Your ticket to the Hunt includes:
- Access to all speaking sessions and breakouts
- Meals during the conference as indicated in the agenda
- CE credits provided throughout the conference
- Admission to entertainment venues and events throughout the conference
You can see the full agenda at cheetahinc.com/thehunt.
The start and end times vary each day of the conference.
- The conference kicks off with a welcome reception Tuesday night at 6pm.
- Wednesday begins with breakfast at 8am and sessions starting at 9am, and the last session begins at 3:30pm.
- Thursday begins with breakfast at 7am and the last session ends at 4:30pm.
- Friday begins with breakfast at 7:30am and the conference ends with closing remarks at 10:45am.
Yes! In addition to the Cheetah-specific sessions during the conference, Cheetah is offering a hands-on, in-person training on Tuesday, November 10, before the conference begins that evening. For more information, you can visit cheetahinc.com/thehunt, or get your ticket for the training here.
Meals are provided during the conference, as well as refreshment breaks and beverage stations. The only meal not provided is Thursday night dinner where there’s an open evening scheduled for you to enjoy and explore Savannah on your own.
Yes! We will have WiFi in all conference areas for the Hunt.
Yes, there will be an app. If you downloaded the app last year, you are good to go. The Hunt 2026 event will go live (be viewable in the app) a few days prior to the conference. If you do not have the app, you can download it here:
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cheetahs-hunt-conference/id6753694796
Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.mobileup.accutech&hl=en_US
If you’re interested in sponsorship or partnership opportunities for the Hunt, please contact Janet Moore at janet.moore@trustasc.com
We are sorry you have to cancel, and we will miss seeing you at this year’s conference! However, we understand when cancellations need to occur. To cancel, please locate your registration confirmation email from Eventbrite for cancellation instructions. Your Hunt registration will be fully refunded after you cancel.
Travel and Accommodations
You can fly into Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV). The Westin Savannah Harbor is about 25 minutes from the airport, so you will need to rent a car or use a ride sharing service (Uber, Lyft) to get to the hotel. As another option, you can also fly into Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and rent a vehicle for the almost 4-hour drive to Savannah.
The hotel is about a 25 minute drive from the SAV airport. You will need to rent a car or use a ride sharing service (Uber, Lyft) to get to the hotel.
The hotel is about a 25 minute drive from the airport. You will need to rent a car or use a ride sharing service (Uber, Lyft) to get to the hotel.
Hunt attendees will stay at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort + Spa. This is where all Hunt activities and events will take place.
Please reach out to your Relationship Manager if you still haven’t booked a room, or you can book your room through the hotel website.
Please check the hotel’s website for availability and pricing.
We recommend you get to the hotel on Tuesday, November 10, so you can check into the hotel with plenty of time to settle in before the welcome reception Tuesday night and before the conference begins Wednesday morning.
Clothing: Attire for the conference is business casual. We will be in conference sessions all day with breaks in between, so please bring clothing and shoes that are comfortable for you. The evening entertainment events will be more casual with some taking place outside. Please be sure to pack weather-appropriate clothing, such as layers. In November, the average high is low 70s, and the average low is upper 40s.
Equipment: You should bring your business laptop and laptop charger for opportunities to work inside Cheetah with our team. You’ll also want to bring your mobile device and mobile device chargers.
The Westin Savannah Harbor has many activities you can choose from during free moments at the conference, plus the whole city of Savannah is at your fingertips! A list of suggestions are below. Please note that these activities are separate from the conference and may come at an additional cost.
At the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort + Spa
- Golf: The resort’s championship course once hosted the Legends of Golf Tournament. Guests also have access to a driving range and lessons.
- Heavenly Spa: The full-service spa offers daily massages and facials in private or couples rooms.
- Dining: Aqua Star, on the hotel’s second floor, has been voted “Best View of Savannah” and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For something more casual, The Legends Bar & Grill at The Club at Savannah Harbor serves light fare with views of the green.
- Pool and grounds: You can unwind by the outdoor pool with cabanas or spend the evening at the fire pit and on the Harbor Lawn overlooking the river.
Around Savannah
- River Street: The Savannah Belles Ferry provides a scenic 10-minute ride right to River Street, and it’s fare-free, with a landing at the Westin. Once you’re across, you’ll find more than two dozen eateries along River Street alone, plus shops and the riverfront.
- The Historic District: Walk the city’s famous squares under the live oaks, stroll to Forsyth Park and its fountain, or browse the shops and restaurants at City Market.
- Tours: Trolley tours are an easy way to see the highlights, and Savannah’s evening ghost tours are a local favorite.
- Art and history: The Telfair Museums and the SCAD Museum of Art are both downtown. Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe’s oak-lined avenue are a short drive away.
- A sweet stop: Leopold’s Ice Cream has been a Savannah institution for generations.
- Outside Savannah: Fort Pulaski National Monument and Tybee Island’s beach and lighthouse are each about 30 minutes east of downtown.
If you have a question about the Hunt that isn’t answered here, feel free to reach out to Danielle.Rittenhouse@trustasc.com or Marketing@cheetahinc.com.
Continuing Education Credits
American Bankers Association (ABA) Credits
The ABA approved the Hunt for 23.25 total credit hours for five different certifications. Those credit hours span 21 different sessions at the Hunt. The ABA continuing education credits are as follows:
- 14 credit hours for Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA).
- 3.75 credit hours for Certified IRA Services Professional (CISP).
- 3 credit hours for Certified Enterprise Risk Professional (CERP).
- 1.25 credit hours for Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM).
- 1.25 credit hours for Certified Financial Marketing Professional (CFMP).
Accredited Trust Operations Specialist (ATOP)
ATOP credits are as follows:
- Systems: 6.25 credits available.
- Tax: 2 credits available.
- Audit/Compliance/Regulatory: 5 credits available.
More detailed information about which sessions offer which credits is available in the information sheet. You can use the information sheet to plan out your Hunt.
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