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Inside the Private Debt Markets: Trends, Risks & Strategic Opportunities Inside the Private Debt Markets: Trends, Risks & Strategic Opportunities Inside the Private Debt Markets: Trends, Risks & Strategic Opportunities
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3106 W End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203-1304

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Central Standard Time

 

FEI Nashville invites you to an in-depth panel discussion with leading private debt experts who will unpack the rapidly evolving landscape of non-bank lending, capital availability, and credit structures shaping today’s middle-market and growth-stage companies.

Private debt has become one of the fastest-growing and most influential segments of the capital markets. For senior financial executives, understanding how these lenders think, price risk, and structure deals is no longer optional — it’s a strategic advantage.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the current private debt market landscape.
  • Evaluate deal structures, covenants, and negotiation leverage.
  • Identify opportunities and risks in using private debt.
  • Navigate the increasing role of private credit in M&A.

PD Session: Mastering Employment Contracts & Non‑Compete Agreements prior to our dinner panel.

Join us for an essential and highly practical session featuring two seasoned legal professionals, Tatjana Paterno and Robert Horton, who will demystify the complexities of employment contracts and empower you to negotiate with clarity and confidence.

Today’s employment landscape is evolving rapidly, and finance leaders are increasingly expected to navigate contract terms that directly impact financial success, organizational stability, and personal career protection. This program will equip you with the insights you need to minimize risk and maximize value.

Learning Objectives:

  • Key components of employment contracts and what they really mean.
  • Strategies for negotiating terms that support long‑term financial success.
  • Common pitfalls and hidden risks to watch for.
  • How non‑compete agreements are changing — and what that means for employers and executives.
  • Practical guidance from legal experts who have seen it all.

Why This Matters

Employment agreements are more than paperwork — they’re strategic tools. Understanding how to structure, negotiate, and evaluate them can protect your organization, strengthen your leadership position, and safeguard your career. 

Agenda:
4:30 – 5:30 PM     PD Session
5:30 – 6:15 PM      Networking
6:20 – 7:30 PM     Private Debt Panel

*Individuals who register as a Qualified Prospective Member must meet FEI's Membership Qualifications.


Speakers

Matt Garrett

Moderator

Fifth Third Bank

Anu Pardeshi

Partner

A1A Investment Partners

Chris Lin

Managing Director

LFM Capital

David Briggs

Regional President

Fifth Third Bank

Robert Horton

Chair Labor & Employment Practice Group

Tatjana Paterno

M & A Advisor