May 16 , 2007
Westin Chicago River North, Chicago, IL

On May 16, 2007 Opal Financial Group was proud to host its inaugural Emerging Managers Awards Dinner. It was our distinct pleasure to present the following awards to these organizations and individuals.

Alternative Manager of the Year
Gradient Partners, L.P.

Consultant of the year
Clontarf Capital

Emerging Broker of the Year,
Terra Nova Financial, LLC

Emerging Hedge Fund of the Year,
Troika Dialog (UK) Limited

Emerging Manager of the Year
Simran Capital Management, LLC

Endowment of the Year
Ohio State University

Equity Manager of the Year
Clear Asset Management, LLC

Venture Capital of the Year
New Atlantic Ventures

Fixed Income Manager of the Year
Community Capital Management

Third Party Marketer of theYear
Arrow Partners

Fund of Funds of the Year
Cole Asset Management

Manager of Managers of the Year
Capital Prospects, LLC

Private Equity Manager of the Year
Prism Capital

Top Strategy of the Year
LM Capital Group, LLC

Public Plan of the Year
California Public Retirement Systems

Special Recognition Award
Altura Capital

Special Recognition Award
Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System

Special Recognition Award
Texas Permanent School Fund

Special Recognition Award
New York City Retirement Systems