--- title: "CSQ Virtual Events Presents \"The State of Finance\"" description: Join us on May 6th for a private virtual event featuring California State Treasurer, Fiona Ma. image: https://community.csq.com/hubfs/hero_raw-3.png --- [![2_80%_1200x_Reg Page](https://community.csq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2_80%25_1200x_Reg%20Page.png?width=960&height=509&name=2_80%25_1200x_Reg%20Page.png "2_80%_1200x_Reg Page")](https://csq.com/) ![Webinar_2](https://community.csq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Webinar_2.png?width=1200&height=131&name=Webinar_2.png "Webinar_2") As markets go through historic volatility due to the COVID-19 pandemic, business leaders need the best and timeliest information from top experts. That’s why we’ve enlisted California State Treasurer Fiona Ma and some of the sharpest minds in finance for a virtual private conversation on how these unprecedented financial markets have impacted everything from M&A and restructuring to navigating a worsened housing crisis—and how businesses can work with government programs to carve a path forward. Join us on **May 6th at 11AM - 12PM PST** (2PM - 3PM EST) for a 45-min panel followed by a 15-min Q&A. Register below to officially RSVP.  ![Speakers](https://community.csq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Speakers.png?width=1200&height=131&name=Speakers.png "Speakers") ![ma_circle_bw](https://community.csq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ma_circle_bw.png?width=300&height=247&name=ma_circle_bw.png "ma_circle_bw") **Fiona Ma** Treasurer | *State of California* California's 34th State Treasurer. She was elected on November 6, 2018 with more votes (7,825,587) than any other candidate for treasurer in the state's history. She is the first woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected in the position. California is the world's fifth largest economy and Treasurer Ma is the state's primary banker.   ![Freedman_circle](https://community.csq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Freedman_circle.png?width=300&height=247&name=Freedman_circle.png "Freedman_circle") **Jim Freedman** Chairman | *Intrepid Investment Bankers* Jim Freedman is a founding partner and chairman of Intrepid Investment Bankers, a specialty investment bank that provides M&A, capital raising, and strategic advisory services to middle-market companies across various industry sectors. He has more than 35 years of investment banking and corporate finance experience and is an expert on the financial aspects of corporate strategy.   ![Williams_black and white_ 2550 x 2100](https://community.csq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Williams_black%20and%20white_%202550%20x%202100.png?width=300&height=247&name=Williams_black%20and%20white_%202550%20x%202100.png "Williams_black and white_ 2550 x 2100") **Mark Williams** Chief Revenue Officer, Americas | *Datasite* Mark Williams is Chief Revenue Officer, Americas at Datasite, a position he has held since 2015. In his role, Mark is responsible for setting and executing the sales strategy across the region, including leading over 130 sales representatives and sales leaders across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Prior to joining Datasite, Market held several sales leadership roles in a variety of SaaS companies. Most recently, he served as Chief Revenue Officer at SmartFocus, a cloud-based digital marketing platform provider.    ![Horowitz_black and white_ 2550 x 2100 copy](https://community.csq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Horowitz_black%20and%20white_%202550%20x%202100%20copy.png?width=300&height=247&name=Horowitz_black%20and%20white_%202550%20x%202100%20copy.png "Horowitz_black and white_ 2550 x 2100 copy") **MODERATOR** **Andrew Horowitz, CEPA ** Senior Vice President, Private Wealth Advisor | *Rockefeller Capital Management* Andrew Horowitz leads the Horowitz Group at Rockefeller Capital Management. Andy began his career at 13 cleaning boat bottoms and by his early 20’s it was built into a national marine accessory MFG Co. That spirit led to the launch of The Estate Management Group which was sold in 2011. Andy then spent several years working at Morgan Stanley & Merrill Lynch until 2020, when he transitioned his practice to Rockefeller Capital Management to better serve his clients’ sophisticated needs. Andy is an author of the book “The Next Step” and is a frequent lecturer at USC Marshall school. ![Sponsors (1)](https://community.csq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sponsors%20(1).png?width=1200&height=131&name=Sponsors%20(1).png "Sponsors (1)") [![6_Co-brand_footer_May6event](https://community.csq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6_Co-brand_footer_May6event.png?width=1200&height=151&name=6_Co-brand_footer_May6event.png "6_Co-brand_footer_May6event")](https://share.hsforms.com/1TWnXQ_UOTbCgI1-vJgAV_w1p01a) **Interested in partnering with us on our next Virtual Event?**   [Partner with CSQ](https://share.hsforms.com/1TWnXQ_UOTbCgI1-vJgAV_w1p01a) - #### OUR COMPANY - [CONTACT](https://csq.com/contact-us/) - [ABOUT](https://csq.com/about/) - [ADVERTISE](https://csq.com/advertise/) - [SUBSCRIBE](https://csq.com/subscribe/) - [DIGITAL EDITIONS](https://csq.com/digital-editions/) #### LEGAL - [PRIVACY POLICY](https://csq.com/resources/privacy-policy/) - [TERMS & CONDITIONS](https://csq.com/resources/terms-and-conditions/) - [SITEMAP](https://csq.com/sitemap/) [![magazine_flat](https://community.csq.com/hubfs/magazine_flat.png "magazine_flat")](https://issuu.com/csuite/docs/2020_q1) #### NEWSLETTER [SIGN UP](https://community.csq.com/en/join-our-mailing-list?hsLang=en) #### C-SUITE ADVISORS™ [Join the Program](https://csq.com/c-suite-advisors-apply/) #### CONNECT WITH US