EPIC's Mike Klaschka to Discuss Financial Risk at DC Investment Event

Managing Principal to Present on Portfolio, Operational, Market, and Personnel Risks

Apr. 11, 2026 at 10:22pm

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EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants announced that Managing Principal Mike Klaschka will present at the DC Alternative Investment Consortium (DC-AIC) event on Tuesday, discussing risk management topics with the investor and manager community.

Why it matters

As the alternative investment industry continues to evolve, events like the DC-AIC provide valuable opportunities for knowledge sharing and networking among Washington-area advisers and fund managers focused on this specialized financial sector.

The details

Klaschka will present alongside Sixth Man Research Founder Mark Lapolla, with the discussion moderated by Kirk Rostron, managing partner at Mt. Vernon Capital. The trio will explore portfolio risk, operational risk, market risk, and personnel risk considerations for alternative investment professionals.

  • The DC-AIC event will take place on Tuesday, November 7th at 4:30 p.m. at The Army and Navy Club in Washington, D.C.

The players

Mike Klaschka

A managing principal based in EPIC's New York City office, Klaschka has over 26 years of industry experience and is a highly respected negotiator in the professional liability marketplace.

Mark Lapolla

The founder of Sixth Man Research, Lapolla will co-present with Klaschka on risk management topics.

Kirk Rostron

The managing partner at Mt. Vernon Capital, LLC, Rostron will moderate the discussion between Klaschka and Lapolla.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

Events like the DC-AIC provide valuable opportunities for alternative investment professionals to share insights and build connections within the specialized Washington, D.C. financial community.