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WealthManagement INVEST: Trends and Innovations in Alternative Investments

WealthManagement INVEST: Trends and Innovations in Alternative Investments

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Listen in as David Bodamer sits down with Lawrence Calcano, Chairman and CEO of iCapital, to explore the world of alternative investments and their role in modern portfolio strategies. They unravel the complexities of the alt space, examine recent developments at iCapital, and discuss how advisors are integrating these assets into their offerings for a more diversified investment approach.

Lawrence focuses on:

  • The importance of education in the early adoption phase of alternative investments.
  • How alternatives can enhance portfolio diversification and performance.
  • How innovative fund structures make alternative investments more accessible.
  • The role of technology in simplifying the investment process in alternative assets.
  • And more

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Lawrence is the Chairman and CEO of iCapital. He began advising and working with iCapital shortly after its 2013 founding, leading key strategic and business development initiatives, before joining full-time as CEO in early 2014. Since then, he has led the rapid growth – both organic and through acquisition – of iCapital, building it into a leading global Fintech company.

The majority of Lawrence’s career has focused on the meeting point of finance and technology. At Goldman, Sachs & Co., where he worked for 17 years, he was a partner & managing director, most recently serving as the co-head of the Global Technology Banking Group (part of the Investment Banking Division), focusing on all aspects of technology including the internet & e-commerce, software, services & hardware. He has also worked as director of various digital & e-commerce businesses, as well as a series of acquisition vehicles.
Wealth Management INVEST: Exploring Private Market Strategies with Tony Davidow

Wealth Management INVEST: Exploring Private Market Strategies with Tony Davidow

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WealthManagement.com’s David Bodamer is joined by Tony Davidow, Senior Alternatives Investment Strategist with Franklin Templeton Institute.  With over 35 years in the industry, Tony shares insights on the increasing accessibility of alternative strategies and the role of private credit, private equity, and real estate in diversified portfolios. He emphasizes the importance of education for advisors in alternative investments, the need for operational efficiency, and working with institutional quality managers to navigate this complex yet rewarding investment space.

Tony focuses on:

  • How interval and tender offer funds have revolutionized access to alternative investments for a broader range of investors
  • The significance of diversification in the 60/40 portfolio strategy and the need for alternative investments in today’s market environment
  • How private equity, private credit, and private real estate hedge against market risks and provide enhanced portfolio diversification
  • Why the institutional quality of asset managers is crucial in ensuring successful investments in alternative asset classes
  • And more

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As an investment strategist for the Franklin Templeton Institute, Tony Davidow is responsible for developing and delivering the Franklin Templeton Institute’s insights on the use of alternative investments through independent research, participating in industry conferences, and webinars, and engaging directly with key partners and clients. Prior to his current role, Mr. Davidow held senior leadership roles with Morgan Stanley, Guggenheim and Schwab among other firms. Davidow began his career working for a New York-based Family Office and has worked directly with many institutions and ultra-high-net-worth families over the years. He is a frequent writer and speaker with deep expertise in the use of alternative investments, asset allocation, and portfolio construction, as well as goals-based investing. 

Mr. Davidow received the prestigious Investments & Wealth Institute Wealth Management Impact Award in 2020 for his contributions to the wealth management industry; and was awarded the Stephen L. Kessler writing award in 2017, and honorable distinction in 2015.

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Wealth Management INVEST: How Can Alternative Investments Benefit Portfolios

Wealth Management INVEST: How Can Alternative Investments Benefit Portfolios

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WealthManagement.com’s David Bodamer sits down with Aaron Filbeck, who leads UniFi by CAIA, to delve into how the CAIA association contributes to the education surrounding alternative investments. They explore the recent overhaul of the CAIA’s core program, designed to equip industry experts with a thorough grasp of alternative investment approaches and their role in asset allocation. 

Aaron focuses on:

  • How CAIA is adapting courses for modern evolution within the financial space
  • What obstacles did CAIA face in developing its new courses
  • How has the accessibility of alternative strategies and asset types been influenced by other factors
  • What is the overarching mission of CAIA in terms of providing education and aiding individuals in making informed portfolio decisions
  • And more

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Aaron Filbeck, CAIA, CFA, CFP®, CIPM, FDP oversees UniFi by CAIA™, a learning platform dedicated to educating the private wealth management industry on alternative investments. He was previously responsible for leading and implementing the CAIA Association’s content agenda, thought leadership initiatives, and content development for the CAIA Charter Program.
Wealth Management INVEST: How Private Markets Are Becoming More Accessible

Wealth Management INVEST: How Private Markets Are Becoming More Accessible

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Innovations in product development have increased access to private markets for financial advisors and their clients. Steve Brennan, managing director and head of Private Wealth Solutions at Hamilton Lane, joined David Bodamer to discuss the state of private investments and Hamilton Lane’s path to developing private wealth strategies. 

Steve focuses on:

  • The benefits of private market investing and the evolution of the space
  • How private assets affect portfolio diversification 
  • Why asset managers, including Hamilton Lane, are focusing on education to help advisors navigate private investment strategies
  • And more

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Steve is a Managing Director and Head of Private Wealth Solutions at Hamilton Lane, leading the firm’s efforts to provide both evergreen and traditional private markets solutions to the growing Private Wealth channel. In this capacity, he sets the strategic direction and oversees all aspects of the Private Wealth Solutions business.
Episode 72: The Rising Popularity of Single-Family Rental Investments

Episode 72: The Rising Popularity of Single-Family Rental Investments

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In this episode, David Bodamer shares insights from the WMRE’s 2022 report on the investment and development climate for single-family rentals. He dives into what the current markets are like, what’s driven the creation and success of the market and what the survey results say about the outlook for the next 12 months. 

David discusses:

  • A brief history of the rise of SFRs as an institutional real estate investment subsector
  • The current state SFRs and how demand for by investors to own homes for rent properties affects the single-family housing market more broadly
  • How rising construction costs are factoring into build-to-rent projects
  • How some sentiments have shifted between the current survey and past results
  • And more

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Episode 71: A Look at the First Quarter Commercial Real Estate Investment Numbers with Darin Mellott

Episode 71: A Look at the First Quarter Commercial Real Estate Investment Numbers with Darin Mellott

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After a record breaking fourth quarter in 2021, the momentum continued into the first quarter of 2022 with a 45 percent year-over-year increase in U.S. commercial real estate investment volume. What has influenced these numbers and what does the rest of the year look like?

In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by Darin Mellott, Senior Director of Capital Markets Research at CBRE, in sharing key highlights from recent market activity, touching on different types of buyers, comparing the end of 2021 to the beginning of 2022, and discussing future outlook. They also talk about interest rates, the impact of the value of the dollar on cross-border flow and other takeaways from the first quarter numbers.

Darin discusses:

  • The impact of increased interest rates on buyers and sellers
  • How the pandemic has influenced investment decisions
  • Activity levels among different kinds of buyers
  • What markets and property types were the most active
  • And more

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Darin Mellott is a Senior Director of Capital Markets Research at CBRE. In this capacity, Darin leads a global team of Capital Markets Research Analysts and works with other members of senior leadership to provide analysis and develop “house views” on global markets and economic conditions, with a focus on their impact on real estate.

 

Beyond this, Darin leads and contributes to research and strategy efforts across the globe on behalf of clients, and has authored numerous white papers for the firm. He also represents CBRE with the media and at public forums on a frequent basis. Prior to his current role, Darin was CBRE’s Director of Research for the Americas.
Episode 66: Finding CRE Deals Amid Uncertainty with Eric Birnbaum

Episode 66: Finding CRE Deals Amid Uncertainty with Eric Birnbaum

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In this episode, David Bodamer is joined by Eric Birnbaum, founder and CEO of Dreamscape Companies, a real estate investment firm specializing in acquiring and repositioning multifamily and hospitality properties. 

Eric shares his experience launching and building a new company during the pandemic, what kinds of deals they have pursued during the past two years and its plans for 2021. the firm. 

Eric discusses:

  • Why Dreamscape focuses on multifamily and hospitality properties and why it prefers opportunistic/value-add plays in gateway markets
  • How launching a firm just prior to the onset of the pandemic affected its rollout
  • How he has built and maintained relationships with limited partners over the years to provide a consistent source of capital
  • What Dreamscape’s approach to debt is in terms of levering deals and increasing returns
  • What the firm’s long-term investment strategy is for the properties it repositions

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Episode 65: WMRE: Where It Started and How It’s Going

Episode 65: WMRE: Where It Started and How It’s Going

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It’s been almost one year since NREI announced a full rebrand to WMRE, a change that represented the status of the company within the WealthManagement.com portfolio. 

In this episode, David Bodamer discusses the brand change from NREI to WMRE, revealing why they chose to rebrand and how it’s changed how they cover the commercial real estate industry. David shares how they managed the curveballs  2021 threw at them while undergoing changes themselves, and shares some insight about what’s to come in 2022.

David discusses:

  • The reasoning behind the rebrand from NREI to WMRE
  • How the change from NREI to WMRE impacts clients
  • The most surprising outcomes from the rebrand
  • The plans for the brand in 2022
  • The best ways to pitch the brand
  • And more

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