--- title: Buffered Funds or Hedged Equity? description: Join us for a discussion of the pros and cons of each, and ways to improve portfolio potential, with JD Gardner, CFA & CMT and Brad Rapking, CFA --- [![Aptus Primary Logo Transparent ](https://info.aptuscapitaladvisors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Aptus%20Primary%20Logo%20Transparent%20.png?width=600&height=104&name=Aptus%20Primary%20Logo%20Transparent%20.png "Aptus Primary Logo Transparent ")](http://www.aptuscapitaladvisors.com)   Buffereds, Hedged Equity or Both? --- Tuesday, October 28, 2025 11:00am EST --- Join us for a discussion of the pros and cons of each, and ways to improve portfolio potential, with JD Gardner, CFA & CMT and Brad Rapking, CFA. ### Register now ## Topics    • Portfolio Impact of Stocks vs. Bonds • Risk Mitigation: Buffer or Tail? • Getting Clients Comfortable • Active vs. Passive Structures      ## **Speakers** ![JD](https://info.aptuscapitaladvisors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JD.jpeg?width=200&height=200&name=JD.jpeg "JD") ![Brad Rapking headshot](https://info.aptuscapitaladvisors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Brad%20Rapking%20headshot.jpg?width=200&height=200&name=Brad%20Rapking%20headshot.jpg "Brad Rapking headshot")  JD Gardner, CFA & CMT Founder & Chief Investment Officer **Brad Rapking, CFA** Portfolio Manager & Equity Analyst  About Aptus Aptus is an Alabama-based asset manager with over $11B in AUM. An early innovator in hedged equity and options-based ETFs, Aptus also supports advisors with OCIO services, HNW cases, and investment operations.  Visit [aptuscapitaladvisors.com](https://aptuscapitaladvisors.com) to learn more. Aptus Capital Advisors, 2025