Investortools is proud to continue its sponsorship of the 2026 Municipal Bond Buyers Conference in Naples, Florida, taking place Monday, February 23 through Wednesday, February 25. Our ongoing support of this event reflects Investortools’ long-standing commitment to the municipal bond community.
This conference brings together municipal bond buyers, portfolio managers, analysts, and industry leaders to discuss market dynamics, credit considerations, and evolving investment strategies shaping today’s environment.
Investortools is also honored to share that Richard Ciccarone, President Emeritus of Merritt Research Services and a widely respected authority in municipal credit, will serve as the keynote speaker, adding valuable perspective to this year’s program.
Richard A. Ciccarone
President Emeritus
Merritt Research Services, an Investortools Company
Richard has more than four decades of experience in the municipal bond arena, bringing deep expertise in fixed-income management and research across both buy-side and sell-side roles. He is widely recognized as a leader in municipal bond research and a pioneer in data services and municipal disclosure.
As a sponsor, Investortools looks forward to engaging in meaningful dialogue with attendees and contributing to the exchange of ideas shaping the future of the municipal market.
About Investortools
For more than four decades, Investortools has been a leading provider of solutions regarded by the industry as a prerequisite for fixed-income investment management. Its comprehensive product suite covers portfolio, order, and execution management, performance analytics, 2a-7 compliance, and credit analysis. Trusted by over 200 firms managing more than $1 trillion in assets, Investortools supports SMA managers, fund managers, broker-dealers, and other key market participants.
About the Municipal Bond Buyers Conference
The Municipal Bond Buyers Conference (MBBC) is an exclusive, annual gathering of senior municipal fixed-income portfolio managers and department heads from the buy-side community. With a membership base of over 160 professionals representing more than 100 premier investment firms, including mutual fund companies, separate account managers, insurance providers, and asset management firms, MBBC fosters a collaborative environment for industry leaders to connect, exchange insights, and address key trends shaping the municipal bond market.
