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Elevare Annual Conference

Think BIG.

An annual Elevare experience designed to expand what is possible.

Every year, John Ledesma hosts Think BIG, a two-day gathering for Elevare advisors and special guests who want to step out of the day-to-day and look at their business, their growth, and their future with fresh perspective.

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2026 THEME
The Efficient Advisor

Growth does not come from doing more. It comes from doing it better.

The 2026 Think BIG theme, The Efficient Advisor, focused on how advisors can build leaner, smarter, more intentional practices. From systems and structure to client service and leadership, the conversations centered on helping advisors create more space for the work that matters most.

Because if your systems are slow, your growth is too.

The advisors who scale with the most confidence are the ones who refine what works, let go of what does not, and build the kind of structure that supports long-term growth.

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MORE THAN A CONFERENCE
Intimate, candid, and built around real conversations.

Think BIG is intentionally different from a large-scale industry event. Advisors are not just attending sessions. They are sharing ideas, talking through what is working, learning from what others are building, and gaining perspective from people who understand the realities of running an advisory practice.

The setting changes each year, but the purpose stays the same: create space for better thinking, stronger relationships, and meaningful growth.

Strategic conversations around growth, leadership, efficiency, and practice management

Peer-to-peer connection with like-minded advisors

Insight from John Ledesma, industry partners, and special guests

A chance to step back, reflect, and return with renewed energy

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John Ledesma presenting at Think BIG 2026
Advisors gathered at Think BIG 2026
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John Ledesma with Think BIG banner
Think BIG 2026 workbook and materials
Think BIG 2026 boat networking event
Think BIG 2026 evening reception

WHY IT MATTERS TO THE COMMUNITY
Think BIG brings the culture of life in one room.

Think BIG reflects the culture Elevare is building. This is a community where advisors are encouraged to operate like business owners, think beyond the next task, and build practices with more clarity, structure, and intention.

Inside Elevare, advisors are not expected to grow alone. Collaboration is part of the model. Ideas are shared. Relationships matter. And the best conversations often come from being surrounded by people who are working toward the same kind of growth.

It is where advisors can feel the difference between being part of a network and being part of a true community.

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“The best conversations often come from being surrounded by people who are working toward the same kind of growth.”
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Think BIG 2027, Elevare Advisors

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Think BIG 2027 is already taking shape.

Mark your calendar. Same intimate, candid format that makes Think BIG different: real conversations, real perspective, and real time with people who understand the work. Each year builds on the last, and 2027 is no exception.

When February 25–26, 2027
Where Grand Hyatt San Diego
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READY TO THINK BIGGER?

See what makes Elevare different.

Think BIG offers a glimpse into what makes Elevare different: the people, the perspective, the support, and the belief that advisors grow faster when they are surrounded by the right community.

For advisors who are ready to build with more intention, Think BIG is more than an annual event. It is a reminder of what is possible when you step back, challenge your thinking, and surround yourself with people who want to see you grow.

Interested in learning more about Elevare and future Think BIG opportunities?

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