Education Luncheon
Join us for an engaging Education Luncheon, Private Credit vs. Public Credit: Navigating the Ever-Evolving Landscape of Credit Markets, on April 29, 2026, at Max Downtown in Hartford. Sponsored by Shenkman Capital, this timely discussion will explore how private and public credit have become essential components of modern investment portfolios—and why striking the right balance between them matters more than ever.
Justin W. Slatky, Principal and Chief Investment Officer of Shenkman Capital Management, Inc., will examine the significant transformations both credit markets have undergone over the past decade, reshaping their risk profiles, opportunities, and roles within portfolios. Attendees will gain insight into the advantages and drawbacks of each market, how they coexist in today’s investment landscape, and what investors should consider as they navigate an increasingly complex and dynamic credit environment.
This luncheon offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of credit markets while connecting with peers over an informative and thought-provoking presentation.
PRESENTATION
In today's investment landscape, private and public credit form integral components of portfolios. However, investors must carefully weigh the advantages and drawbacks inherent in both markets, recognizing the need for a balanced approach that considers the aggregate impact. Moreover, both private and public credit markets have undergone significant transformations over the past decade, altering their fundamental characteristics. Justin Slatky, Principal & Chief Investment Officer of Shenkman Capital Management, Inc., will discuss these shifts, examining the pros and cons of both private and public credit markets. By exploring how these markets coexist within portfolios and the broader marketplace, he aims to provide insights for investors navigating this dynamic landscape.
SCHEDULE:
12:00 – 1:30 PM
COST | Includes Lunch (Salad, Entrée, and Dessert)
Members & a Guest
Current CFA Society Hartford members and their guest attend for $20.00.
Finance students and those enrolled for CFA exams attend for $20.
Non-Members $40.00
1.5 CE Credit awarded for CFA Society Hartford members.
This luncheon offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of credit markets while connecting with peers over an informative and thought-provoking presentation.
PRESENTATION
In today's investment landscape, private and public credit form integral components of portfolios. However, investors must carefully weigh the advantages and drawbacks inherent in both markets, recognizing the need for a balanced approach that considers the aggregate impact. Moreover, both private and public credit markets have undergone significant transformations over the past decade, altering their fundamental characteristics. Justin Slatky, Principal & Chief Investment Officer of Shenkman Capital Management, Inc., will discuss these shifts, examining the pros and cons of both private and public credit markets. By exploring how these markets coexist within portfolios and the broader marketplace, he aims to provide insights for investors navigating this dynamic landscape.
SCHEDULE:
12:00 – 1:30 PM
COST | Includes Lunch (Salad, Entrée, and Dessert)
Members & a Guest
Current CFA Society Hartford members and their guest attend for $20.00.
Finance students and those enrolled for CFA exams attend for $20.
Non-Members $40.00
1.5 CE Credit awarded for CFA Society Hartford members.
Location
Max Downtown
185 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT
185 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
SPONSORED BY
Guest Speaker
Justin W. Slatky
Principal, Chief Investment Officer
Shenkman Capital
Principal, Chief Investment Officer
Shenkman Capital
Justin W. Slatky joined Shenkman Capital in 2011. He has 26 years of investing experience in high yield and distressed securities. Prior to joining Shenkman Capital, Mr. Slatky was Co-Head and Managing Director of the Distressed Bond business in New York and London for Goldman Sachs. He was also a member of the Credit Investment Committee charged with reviewing proprietary investments within the Credit Department. Before joining the distressed bond business in 2002, Mr. Slatky was a telecom high yield analyst and a recipient of Institutional Investor’s Runner-Up award. He joined Goldman Sachs from Credit Suisse First Boston in 2000, where he worked as a high yield analyst as part of an II ranked telecom team. Mr. Slatky graduated magna cum laude with a BS in Economics (1998) and an MBA (1999) from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.