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.

Featured Presenters

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.

Featured in:

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.

Dominique Norman - Writer, Educator, Activist

Dominique is a writer and educator who has focused her academic and career trajectory on diversity, social justice, and inclusion. From creating the first plus-size collection in her undergraduate program as well as one of the only collections to feature all models of color, to facilitating workshops and trainings on DEI topics for educators and administrators in art and design education, she has effected lasting change in fashion.

Dominique received a Bachelor of Arts in Apparel Merchandising, Design, and Textiles from Washington State University where she completed the dual-option major of Fashion Design and Merchandising. Following her undergraduate career she obtained a Master of Arts in Fashion Studies with a certificate in Gender & Sexuality Studies from The New School Parsons School of Design.

She currently serves as a professor at Marymount Manhattan College where she teaches Fashion, Media, and Culture and Fashion Journalism. She also developed a course titled Call to Action: Inclusion in Fashion for the newly launched Diversity. Equity, and Inclusion minor at LIM College, where she also teach DEI: Theory & Practice and Race, Ethnicity, & Social Justice. She has previously served as a faculty member at Parsons School of Design in the School of Art and Design History and Theory as well as an Academic + Career Advisor in the School of Fashion.

Aside from her digitally published work for numerous media outlets including Refinery29, Bustle, and Fashionista, she has also written for several books and journals. She additionally has lended her expertise to panel discussions, keynote speeches, and youth mentorship.

Her work as an educator, writer, and activist examines race, gender, the body, sexuality, culture, media, beauty, and fashion.

Diane Rankine - Realtor; Berkshire Hathaway

Diane lifelong resident of Connecticut, mother of 4. With over 25 years of experience in Human Resources, Diane has a natural passion for working with people. As a former recruiter, she has mastered the skill of patience. Not only is she a master listener, she is wildly detailed oriented. She considers herself to be a dream catcher. Her main goal is to assist others in making their dreams a reality whether that be selling or purchasing a home. If you are selling she will work with you to get the fairest price in the least amount of time by using state of the art technology, team collaboration, and Berkshire Hathaway's superior marketing materials.

Chelsea Ransom-Cooper, CFP® - Co-Founder; Zenith Wealth Partners

"I’m Chelsea Ransom-Cooper, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ who’s passionate about helping women—especially founders and those in tech—take control of their financial futures. In 2020, I co-founded Zenith Wealth Partners, a fee-only financial planning and investment firm, because I saw firsthand how women and people of color often navigate financial decisions without the right support. I truly believe that wealth management isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy—it’s a journey that starts now, no matter where you are.

Before launching Zenith, I spent years as a financial planner working with families who had investment portfolios over $2 million. But I knew financial planning shouldn’t be something you access after you’ve built wealth—it should be a tool that helps you create it. That’s why I’m committed to working with Gen X and Millennial women who are building businesses, advancing in their careers, and making big money moves. As Chief Financial Planning Officer at Zenith, my team and I focus on real-life, actionable financial strategies that help our clients grow their wealth without the stress. We’re here to help you optimize your money, reclaim your time, and build the financial future you deserve.

I’ve been featured in national publications like CNBC, NPR, MarketWatch, and the Wall Street Journal, and have shared my insights across podcasts, social media, and various platforms. I’m honored to have been recognized by Investment News 40 Under 40, NerdWallet as one of the 9 Black Financial Influencers to Follow, and Financial Advisor Magazine as a Young Advisor to Watch in 2023."

Crystal Bouzalis - Art Dealer, Collector, Advisor

Crystal is a strategic fashion executive and has held a broad scope of leadership roles in retail strategy for growing brands. She was a chief brand ambassador for a leading, luxury retailer, Intermix, for 12 years. While there in a Director role she spearheaded and executed the growth and expansion strategy, alongside the founders. Crystal has her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University and currently works as the AVP, Retail Performance and Strategy at Van Cleef and Arpels.