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June 17, 2026 6 PM - 8 PM EDT
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Explorers Club
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Exploring the Journey from Private Equity to Philanthropy
Building, Scaling, and Giving Back
Join us for a discussion on June 17th as we explore the journey from founder to philanthropist at the Explorers Club in New York City. Drawing on their shared experience across private markets, Marc Utay, Founder and Managing Partner of Clarion Capital, and Doug Mellinger, Managing Director and Head of Marketing at Clarion Capital, will discuss the evolution from building financial value to advancing meaningful change. This candid conversation will examine how investment discipline, governance, and patience translate into effective philanthropic strategies - and how thoughtful giving can extend impact well beyond the life of an investment.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
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Doug Mellinger, Managing Director and Head of Marketing, Clarion Capital Doug has been with Clarion Capital since 2013, and previously was a Managing Director at Palm Ventures. An avid entrepreneur, Doug is a founder of numerous groups and organizations including Foundation Source, the nation’s leading provider of outsourced services for private foundations and Enherent, a global software development company. He graduated from Syracuse University where he created his own degree in Entrepreneurship and afterward founded the Young Entrepreneurs Organization. He is a longtime member of the Young President’s Organization (YPO). Doug’s personal interests include his family, golf, reading, peloton, and relaxing by the water. He also enjoys lecturing on: “Deploying Capital to Make a Difference” and using “The Practice of Philanthropy to Make a Difference with Families.” |
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Marc Utay, Founder and Managing Partner, Clarion Capital Marc founded Clarion in 1999 and provides the firm’s strategic vision and leadership. He was previously a Managing Director and Co-Head of the MET Group, the Leveraged Finance Group, and the Retail Group at Wasserstein Perella & Co. In addition, he has held senior positions at BT Securities, Kent Capital Partners, and Drexel Burnham Lambert Inc. Marc serves on the board of directors at V10 Entertainment, Ad.Net, Premiere Digital and OpenRoad Lending. Marc previously served on the board of directors at Madison Logic, SQAD, Lenox Holdings, Moravia, Ametros, Cross Mediaworks, Crowe Paradis Servicing Corporation, Great Northwest Insurance Company, Hartmann, Reliant, Strategic Outsourcing Inc., and Oceanaire. Marc graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a BSE in 1980 and an MBA in 1981. |
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Corey Massella, Partner, UHY - MODERATOR Corey Massella has over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur, tax and business advisor, and as a specialist in SEC accounting and audit services. Additionally, Corey has experience serving as a Private Equity and Technology Industry Group Practice Leader for a top 20 accounting firm. Corey has successfully guided his clients through all facets of the mergers and acquisitions transaction cycle to help them make critical decisions while ensuring transactions are strategic and seamless. |
The session will be held at the Explorers Club in New York City, one of Manhattan’s most iconic and storied institutions. Founded in 1904 to advance scientific exploration, discovery, and field research, the Explorers Club headquarters at 46 East 70th Street is housed in a grand Jacobean-revival mansion filled with artifacts, maps, and relics from legendary expeditions around the globe. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience a guided tour of this remarkable venue, enjoy the club’s beautifully appointed outdoor terrace, and connect during a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception. This invitation-only evening will provide a unique setting for senior investors, family offices, limited partners, and middle market dealmakers to engage, build relationships, and share insights in an unforgettable environment. |
ABOUT THE FAMILY OFFICE AND LIMITED PARTNER SERIES
The Family Office & Limited Partner Series of events and programs is created for Single Family Office and Limited Partners in addition to Middle Market Dealmakers. Participants can share and discuss best practices, hot topics, market trends and updates, and relevant topics for Family Offices and Limited Partners while developing relationships and deal sourcing in a convenient and enjoyable setting. This series is ideal for these groups who not only fund invest in middle market alternatives such as private equity but also co and direct deal invest.
This series is only open to Fund Managers, Family Offices, Limited Partners, and DealMakers (PE, IB, Lenders, VC, Strategic Acquirers, Independent Sponsors).
CHECK OUT THE FULL SERIES & UPCOMING DATES
| February 18 2026 | April 21, 2026 | June 17, 2026 |
Hosted by: ACG
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New York
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Family Offices and LPs are complimentary upon approval.
Pricing for Fund Managers, Investment Bankers and Lenders:
$295 ACG Member
$350 Non-Member
A 3% payment processing fee will be added to credit and debit card transactions. This fee covers non-refundable costs charged by our payment processor and does not represent surplus for ACG.
This event is only open to Family Offices, Limited Partners, Fund Managers, Investment Bankers and Lenders.
