The Biltmore View

If there's any single word to sum up the current investment landscape, it's got to be “uncertainty.” My guest for this episode of the Biltmore View is perfect for this environment. Jon Dunsing is Sr. Managing Director, Portfolio Manager and Head of US  Fixed Income at Amundi US. Amundi is the largest asset manager in Europe and one of the 10 biggest investment managers in the world. As I've gotten to know Jon, I've found him to be particularly insightful and pointed. As uncertainty in our economy grows, so does the risk, in particular for credit and rates. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about the future of rates, credit spreads, home prices, auto loans, and even natural disasters and insurance. As we navigate the unpredictable, it's great to have a seasoned captain like Jon at our side.This podcast was recorded on January 31, 2025.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Dunsing and Biltmore Family Office, LLC..  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

I'm delighted to kick off 2025 with a conversation with Warren Fisher. We last spoke to Warren during the SVB banking crisis. He's the founder and CEO at Manole Captial Management, a FinTech focused asset manager. With the election promising to usher in regulatory changes across finance and technology, once again, we go to Warren Fisher. In this episode, we have a broad ranging conversation on banks, payments, regulation and, of course, crypto. I hope you enjoy the discussion.This podcast was recorded on December 19, 2024.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Fisher and Biltmore Family Office, LLC..  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

As capital markets shuddered, following the interest rate increases of 2022, the research team at Biltmore geared up to find opportunity. One area that stood out was venture capital. Clearly in a liquidity driven bubble for the prior several years, venture capital had quickly shifted from hot to not.It was during this search that I first met Itamar Har-Even of Ion Pacific. Itamar comes from an interesting background having investment banking experience in Asia and New York, focused on media and technology businesses. Recognizing a market opportunity, Itamar and his firm, Ion Pacific, developed a structured liquidity solution to serve both venture firms and founders. From this perch, Itamar has unique insight into liquidity, investment, and operational trends in venture capital. In today's podcast, we discuss a range of topics including: how tech is eating the world, why we're in a liquidity winter despite strong underlying fundamentals, and why marginal venture investors are leaving the space. Finally, we run through their truly innovative liquidity solution for founders and venture funds. This podcast was recorded on September 24, 2024.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Har-Even and Biltmore Family Office, LLC..  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Over past few years of Covid, inflation and interest rate increases, the investment sector most impacted has got to be real estate. Office vacancies have spiked as the way we work has transformed central business districts all over the country. Interest rates have increased the most in decades, shocking the capital structures of apartments, shopping centers, and hotels. Home prices have spiked nearly 50% nationally since 2020, shifting the investment landscape around residential real estate. With great change comes great opportunity. We have the perfect guest to engage in that discussion. Pat Jackson, Founder and CIO of Sabal Investment Holdings. Pat founded Sabal in 2009 to focus on both distressed and performing Commercial Real Estate loans coming out of the 2008 Financial Crisis. Under Pat's leadership, Sabal acquired over 5,000 loans and assets worth over $8.2b during the GFC. Today Sabal has over $1.4b in assets across three funds. Pat has deep relationships with both banks and bank regulators. He has tremendous experience working through difficult commercial real estate debt issues. I hope you enjoy this discussion as much as I did. This podcast was recorded on July 30th, 2024.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Jackson and Biltmore Family Office, LLC..  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

I recorded this conversation with Scott Wallace, CIO and Founder of Shorepath Capital on July 12th.  As I write this today on August 5th, stocks are in full correction with the Magnificent 7 stocks shedding nearly $1t in market value. While we talk a lot about the Mag 7, this is broad ranging discussion, as Scott addresses the upcoming election, the dispersion between growth tech and the rest of the market, how to think about the new AI advances relative to the 90s internet buildout, thoughts on the shape of US finances, and finally, Scott provides us with a framework on how to think about economic cycles. As the stock market enters into this new volatile phase, Scott's thoughts are particularly germane to our current moment.  This podcast was recorded on July 12th, 2024.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Wallace and Biltmore Family Office, LLC..  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

On today's Biltmore View we're going to mix it up a bit. Rather than another discussion about niche investments such as music royalties or mortgage derivatives, we're going to dig into a different sort of niche investment subject – prenuptial agreements. Many are taken aback or even repelled by the mention of a prenup. Like many topics on the Biltmore View, we're going to challenge these generally held beliefs as broadly misunderstood.  We've invited our guest today, Kellie Hall, to demystify and to educate us on prenuptial agreements. I've worked with Kellie at Biltmore for over seven years, where she is the Head of Estate Planning. Kelile has spent her entire career guiding complex families in achieving their intergenerational goals. At Biltmore, frankly, Kellie is our secret weapon. She's a ninja disguised as an attorney.  After this conversation with Kellie, she turned me from skeptic to believer. Get ready to be educated.This podcast was recorded on May 6, 2024.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mrs. Hall and Biltmore Family Office, LLC..  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Following the mortgage market meltdown of 2008, a whole new group of investment companies arose from the wreckage of investment banks. I was among the few people at the time running into the fire and actively investing with these startup mortgage investment firms. Amongst those building new mortgage investment businesses was a particularly bright, energetic guy named Skylar Weinand from Texas. Skylar had previously spent time at various investment firms managing large pools of mortgage-backed securities and he saw an opportunity to blaze his own path, trading in the open white space of a brand new mortgage market. Fast forward 15 years and Skylar's firm, Regan Capital is still innovating, adding mutual funds and ETFs to their long standing hedge fund and private capital businesses. While Skylar is a fantastic trader, he's a particularly insightful thinker. In today's podcast, we discuss the impact of high interest rates on the US housing market. To know mortgages, you really need to understand housing. We talk about supply / demand dynamics for both mortgages and housing – and, ultimately, why this moment in time presents a particularly interesting opportunity. This podcast was recorded on April, 15th 2024.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Weinand and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

One area that seems to be overlooked in the energy transition is nuclear energy. This is an existing zero-emission technology that currently provides over 18% of electrical capacity in the US. At the most recent COP 28 gathering of nations to address global climate change, a declaration was signed to triple nuclear capacity by 2050. This is a really big deal. We've invited Jay Surina, Managing Partner at Pelican Energy to educate us on the current state of nuclear energy. What Jay has to say may surprise you. New reactor designs promise to expand nuclear power tremendously. Cheaper, emission-free baseload energy could be a game changer for the global economy. This podcast was recorded on February, 27th 2024.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Surina and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

My guest today is Darryl Dewberry, Executive Chariman of The Spectrum Companies. Founded in 1982, Spectrum is a Southeastern-focused commercial real estate development and management company, with responsibility for over $2b in properties. There is so much going on in commercial real estate – near Armageddon in the office sector, the rapid rise of interest rates repricing everything, disruption in the banking world – it's been over 35 years since commercial real estate has experienced this level of disruption. I've known Darryl for the better part of my professional career. He's a strategic thinker & is currently active in some of the fastest growing markets in the country. So, Darryl was really the natural choice for an in depth conversation about commercial real estate – past, present and future.This podcast was recorded on November 28,  2023.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Dewberry and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Our guest today is Jonathan Litt, Founder and CIO at Land & Buildings. Jon is a prominent activist investor, focused on public real estate companies. Since founding Land & Buildings in 2008, Jon has waged 36 public activist campaigns frequently resulting in corporate actions to the benefit of shareholders. This is a particularly interesting time in commercial real estate - full of changes. Many public REIT valuations have fallen to 20% discounts to their asset values. While private real estate is generally held at elevated values. The lending environment is radically changed with banks pulling back, and credit unavailable for certain sectors such as office buildings.  Jon weighs in with opinions on the rapidly changing real estate market. Where we've been and where we're headed.This podcast was recorded on October  16,  2023.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Litt and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

If you ever want to cause a debate with any of your investment friends, a good starter subject is BioTech. People either love it or hate it. Biotech stocks are particularly volatile. The day trial results are released can see a stock falling 50% or gaining 100%. In addition, it takes a high level of scientific and medical expertise to even understand the drugs. At the same time, we are living through a period of tremendous scientific discovery.   For all of these reasons, we see Biotech as an area of the stock market full of inefficiency. To make sense of it, I've invited Dev Gahndi, Founder and CIO of SilverArc Capital to join for an in depth conversation on Biotech investing. This podcast was recorded on September 5,  2023.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Gandhi and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

That's right, helicopters. At Biltmore we believe a reliable way to produce outsized returns is through purchasing assets and securities below their fundamental value. In efficient markets, that's a very difficult thing to do. But if you look hard enough, you can find areas that markets overlook, fear or misunderstand. It is this great search that takes us to some unexpected corners of the investment world. And looked at in this context, helicopters become a lot less mundane and a lot more exciting as a place for investment. Matt Rothschild, founder and portfolio manager of Thora Capital will be our guide today as we dig deep into the fascinating world of helicopters as an investment. Matt has been an institutional investor dedicated to financial services for two decades and a practicing environmental engineer prior. Before founding Thora Capital, he was a portfolio manager at Balyasny Asset Management, where he focused on alternative asset managers and the insurance sector. Previously, Matt was head of the US Financial Services sector at AllianceBernstein and a portfolio manager at Alyeska Investment Group. Matt holds an MBA with Honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, an MSE in environmental engineering from Tulane University, and graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University with concentrations in civil & environmental engineering and environmental studies.This podcast was recorded on August 22,  2023.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Rothschild and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Our guest, Nick Renwick, is Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Research at Cross Ocean Partners. Cross Ocean invests globally in a broad range of credit and hard assets. They specialize in sourcing assets directly from banks. This provides the firm a distinctive sourcing advantage as well as an inside view on the health and future of global banks. Cross Ocean was formed as the European Special Situations Team spun out from Merrill Lynch in 2015. Team members have decades of experience in global credit and hard assets.In today's conversation, Nick provides a great explanation of why there are opportunities available in the current credit market. Compared to just a year ago, today- investors willing to fill the capital void can achieve higher returns while taking less risk. Enjoy today's podcast - a wonderful education on banks, credit, regulation changes, and how the pipes actually work.  This podcast was recorded on July 14,  2023.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Renwick and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

In the Summer of 2018, I had the privilege of spending a week with Cesar Collier in Sao Paolo on a due diligence trip. In his life, Cesar has become close personal friends with every one of the city's 12 million residents. Through that networking as well as a great deal of investment acumen, he has built Sigular Guff into the dominant player in a unique asset class - Brazilian legal claims against the government. These claims are written into the Brazilian constitution and knowns as precatorios. This all may sound esoteric, but the precatorio market has over a $1 trillion face value with over $200b expected in awards. After all, Brazil has the highest ratio of lawyers per inhabitant in the world.  This all makes for a fascinating investment. Today, Cesar joins me to dig in with an explanation of precatorios, of one of my favorite investment markets in the world.This podcast was recorded on April 14,  2023.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Collier and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

The failure of Silicon Valley Bank, left many wondering about the safety of their savings. As we record this, the government's actions appear to have won a reprieve in the banking panic. Is the government fix a finger in the dam holding back a flood of public mistrust of banks or will events spread across the financial industry to include other regional banks and even traditional custodians such as Charles Schwab? What caused this crisis to begin with? Will we see other bank failures? Is my money safe? To answer these questions and more, we're joined by Warren Fisher, Founder and Portfolio Manager at Manole Capital. Warren has over 20 years of portfolio management and analyst experience at Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Fortress Investments focused on public financial and technology companies. In 2015, he founded Manole Capital to focus exclusively on the FinTech industry. Given Warren's deep understanding at the intersection of banks and technology, he has the perfect background for a profound conversation on bank runs, technology, interest rates, and regulation.Silicon Valley Bank Failure - 4:30Charles Schwab's Business - 15:15Money Market Funds - 30:00Ramifications of SVB - 35:00This podcast was recorded on March 23,  2023.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Fisher and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

The words “private equity” bring forward images of Wall Street Titans drunk on power and leverage, sucking out profits from middle market businesses and leaving behind empty shells in their wake. While that makes a great narrative, it's not always true. Standing firmly on the other side of that narrative is Halle Capital. In today's conversation, I speak with both Jay Abramson, Senior Partner, and Mark McKenna, Principal, of Halle Capital. This episode is a real treat. Jay & Mark really dive in to the nuts and bolts of how Halle can build value in areas of the economy most investors pass right by. If you thought that pest control and environmental services were boring – think again! Jay and Mark demonstrate how a properly executed private equity strategy can drive profits for investors, enrich founders and develop great American businesses.This podcast was recorded on December 7,  2022.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Abramson, Mr. McKenna and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

The slow rolling legalization of cannabis in the United States is providing an interesting investment opportunity. Since Covid, cannabis sales are up tremendously. The legal industry is growing as more states legalize medicinal and/or recreational use. As large, licensed multiple state cannabis operations grow, they are increasingly cashflow positive. All of this despite having no access to the US banking system and paying a particularly high effective tax rate – frequently north of 70%.  In the beginning of 2021, banks, wary of unclear Federal law, began to prevent their brokerage clients from investment in public cannabis companies. Since that time, we've seen these stocks fall over 80% in valuation. At the same time, fundamentally, the businesses continue to grow and thrive.  As we speak, the lame duck Congress is considering legislation that would open up the banking system to state-licensed cannabis companies. My guest today addressing the state of the industry is Boris Jordan. Boris is the Founding Partner of cannabis-dedicated asset manager Measure 8 Venture Partners, as well as Chairman of Curaleaf, which he founded and built into the world's largest cannabis company. Prior to his current focus in cannabis, Boris had a legendary career as a banker and private equity manager in emerging markets starting in the 1990's.. This podcast was recorded on December 6,  2022.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Jordan and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Like many of our favorite investment managers, Chris Tokarski was originally introduced to us by a client who built his fortune in the same industry – in this case real estate.  Chris was a founder of Acore Capital in 2015. Since that time it has grown to be one of the premier commercial real estate lenders with over 100 professionals and over $20b in assets under management. Chris built this business lending to the country's top developers and sponsors. I've been excited to talk to him for a while now - given the massive increase in rates, I've been curious what this means for commercial real estate. And how that might impact the broader economy. On this episode, you'll hear Chris' take on the current state of commercial real estate, the future of office, opportunities going forward, big bank lending, and how this cycle could play out. I learned a ton. I think you will too.This podcast was recorded on September 12,  2022.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Tokarski and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Scott Wallace was the very first guest on the Biltmore View Podcast. And now he's our first guest to be on the podcast three times. There's good reason for that. Scott is not only a great stock picker, he's also an insightful thinker. On this podcast, we talk about why history is not necessary an accurate measure for our current situation: while we had inflation in the 70's, they may not be the right comparison our current inflation outbreak and the early 2000's really weren't the same as today's tech collapse. While many of today's financial pundits offer up simple narratives, Scott's rational, nuanced views on the economy are a breath of fresh air.This podcast was recorded on August 24,  2022.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Wallace and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

As founder of Traveller Capital Advisors, a boutique investment firm focused on purchasing LP interests of private funds in the secondary market, Drew Crichton has a great perch from which to view changes in the world of private investing. On this episode of the Biltmore View, Drew and I will speculate on the future for valuations in private assets, including leveraged buyouts, venture capital and real asset funds. We'll also touch on the changing landscape of the secondary private fund business – buying seasoned partnership interests from sellers in need of liquidity. While public markets have fallen in value, private markets, for the most part have held their value. With similar underlying assets, why is that? The answer may surprise you.  This podcast was recorded on July 25, 2022.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Crichton and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Given the massive run up in home prices over the past two years and the ensuing spike in interest rates, the future value of our homes is a complex question. The US housing market is one of the largest asset classes in the world. In 2008, it nearly led to the fall of the global financial order. Needless to say, we need to pay close attention to home values, mortgages, and interest rates.  Our guests today dig into these questions and explore the investment opportunities to be unlocked. Adam Rilander and Joe Allen are Portfolio Managers on the Galton Team at the Mariner Investment Group, a $6 billion alternative investment management company. Both Joe and Adam each have 20 year careers on Wall Street in mortgage trading and research – Adam with a focus on agency mortgages backed by government entities and Joe in mortgage credit – mortgages backed by individual borrowers. As you'll hear in this conversation, each brings a different perspective as we explore how mortgage markets impact the future of how much we pay for and how we afford our homes.  This podcast was recorded on June 22nd, 2022.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Rilander, Mr. Allen and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Jon Dorfman, Chief Investment Officer of Napier Park Global Capital. Jon co-founded Napier Park when the firm separated from Citigroup's alternative investment arm in 2013. Today, Napier Park has approximately $19b assets under management with a highly institutional client base. In this interview, Jon explains how contingent capital structures can provide an investment edge in times of distress. Jon Dorfman is one of the smartest people in the business. We hear  his thoughts on the current market volatility and his insight into potential future scenarios. This podcast was recorded on May 31st, 2022.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Dorfman and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Despite all the stigma, cannabis was once a very trendy investment. With Canadian legalization, some public cannabis stocks traded up to nonsensical valuations. Then, inevitably, the bubble popped. Fast forward several years later, the legal cannabis market in the United States has expanded as an increasing number of states have legalized recreational and/or medical usage. While Federal legal status remains murky, revenues and earnings have rapidly increased. While at the same time cannabis stock prices have tanked. That caught our attention. Joining us to discuss the risks and opportunities of investing in cannabis equities is Justin Ort. Justin is CIO at Measure 8 Venture Partners, a leading investor in both public and private cannabis companies. Prior to joining Measure 8, Justin spent over 20 years trading at First New York Securities as a trader and partner.This podcast was recorded on May 19th, 2022.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Ort and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

My guest today is Chris Teryazos. Chris is the President of Aetos Capital, a family office owned investment firm focused on generating outsized returns through niche ideas. Their latest great idea is California Carbon Allowances (CCA's). The Biltmore team spent the past several years researching and understanding California's Cap-and-Trade program. Investors in CCA's are speculating that the price of carbon will increase as regulators reduce emissions. As you'll hear in this conversation, Chris does a terrific job bringing clarity and distilling the investment opportunity in this little-known corner of the investment world.This podcast was recorded on April 11th, 2022.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Teryazos and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Today's guest Marc Singer has over 25 years in venture capital. He is currently a Managing Partner at Osage University Partners, where he is responsible for overseeing and approving all partnership investments.  In this conversation, Marc and I will dig in to the venture and university research world together. We'll  try to understand the particular innovations developed out of research universities. And, most importantly, how as investors, we can profit from the companies commercializing those innovations.  This podcast was recorded on January 31st, 2022.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Singer and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

If you really want to know what's going on in the world of finance, talk to an expert in Emerging Market Debt. Emerging markets tend to represent the marginal risk capital in an allocation. It's dependent on global liquidity and can serve as the canary in the coalmine of economic cycles. Like any debt strategy, rates and credit are really important. But here – we layer on the willingness of a country to pay. And you could always end up paid back in a depreciated currency. Bottom line, there's a lot of risk and a lot of potential return here. And figuring it out are some of the smartest people in the investment world.  For today's conversation, we're fortunate to be joined by Dr. Ricardo Adrogue, Head of Global Sovereign Debt and Currencies at Barings. Ricardo has worked in the industry since 1992 – investing for Barings, Cavezon and Wellington. He's also spent time at the IMF conducting inflation modeling for central banks, including Brazil. He's served as an adjunct professor for Latin American economics at NYU. Ricardo holds a BA in Economics from Universidad Catolica Argentina and a MA & PhD from UCLA.  This podcast was recorded on September 17, 2021.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Adrogue and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Scott Wallace was the very first guest on the Biltmore View Podcast in March 2020. There's good reason for that. Our team at Biltmore considers Scott to be a great investment mind. Within weeks of our first conversation, though, a global pandemic broke out. This proved to be a pretty big deal. Now that things have calmed down a bit, we're checking in once again with Scott. This time, Scott provides his particular insight on inflation, supply chains, Warren Buffett, and even Cathy Wood. I think you all will really enjoy this back and forth with one of our favorite stock pickers, Scott Wallace of ShorePath Capital Management. Welcome to this episode of the Biltmore View - This podcast was recorded on June 24, 2021.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Wallace and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Merger Arbitrage.  Arbs were once the scourge of Wall Street. Swaggering titans of trading full of insider information and pinstriped suits. Today, merger arbitrage is back as an interesting strategy. While we don't have Gordon Gekko, we do have Nancy Oh.Nancy is Portfolio Manager at One68 Global, a niche arbitrage fund, focused on merger and index arbitrage.  A marathon runner in her spare time, Nancy exhibits the same tenacity and discipline in her trading. Nancy breaks down arbitrage for the casual investor, running through particular trades so that we can understand the drivers of pricing inefficiencies. Welcome to this episode of the Biltmore View – Blue Horseshoe Loves Anacott SteelThis podcast was recorded on May 27th, 2021.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Ms. Oh and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

As we talk to clients, one question seems to come up again and again… what is going on with home prices? When looking for answers to questions about US housing, my brother Todd Gorelick, is my go to source. Todd spends his days managing Gorelick Brothers Capital and Goal Properties. The business is one of the countries largest independent owners and operators of single family rental in the country. On this podcast, Todd will share with us his thoughts on single family rental as a new asset class, the differences between renting homes and apartments, how the pandemic is changing the way we live, and finally, why are home prices surging and how long will this last?Welcome to this episode of the Biltmore View – The Todd Pod.This podcast was recorded on April 30th, 2021.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Todd Gorelick and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Blockchain, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, NFT's - Darsh Singh, Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager at Hazoor Capital, covers it all. For those looking to learn more about this emerging sector of the investment universe, Darsh provides an in depth and thoughtful perspective. Bitcoin skeptic, crytpo-believer, or undecided this podcast has something for everyone.We dive straight into the future and philosophy of bitcoin - How valuable is digital scarcity and why use that innovation on a currency? If bitcoin becomes a digital reserve asset, will government allow it to exist? Has bitcoin reached escape velocity?  The conversation moves to other blockchain innovations in finance. What is De-Fi? Darsh digs into some of the innovative uses of smart contracts in online finance. Finally, we touch on NFT's. What is the best use case? Are the current Top Shots, Jack Dorsey tweets, or Christies art auctions an indication of the future or just another bubble?This podcast was recorded on March 12th, 2021.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Singh and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request

James Kelly, Managing Director, Greywolf Capital. While Greywolf is known for distressed, event driven & CLO strategies, they also have a core expertise in hard assets such as container ships.James takes us through the history of the container ship industry. He breaks down the global container fleet by ship type. James explains ESG standards of today's institutional investors may be responsible for a supply / demand disconnect in global shipping.  We go into the impacts of COVID-19 on shipping and the subsequent volatility in pricing.  Finally, we talk about how inflation might impact the industry.This podcast was recorded on March 24th, 2021.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Kelly and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request

Charlie Carnegie, Portfolio Manager, Context. While Context is known as a convertible arbitrage manager, they've been investing in SPACs for over 15 years.Charlie explains Special Purpose Acquisition Corporations (SPACs). We get into the structure of the vehicle and how they work for investors.  Charlie explains why SPAC investors are like savvy New York nightclub VIP's avoiding the lines out front and accessing the party through the backdoor. After many years in the underbelly of Wall Street, Charlie offers up thoughts on why SPACs are finally gaining broad popularity.  We talk about how SPACs serve as a hack for growth companies going public while avoiding the broken, highly regulated IPO market. Finally, Charlie offers up his thoughts on whether SPACs are here to stay.This podcast was recorded on March 24th, 2021.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Carnegie and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request

Burl East, CEO American Asset Capital Advisers- The impact of Covid-19 pandemic on various real estate sectors- How "office" as a real estate sector is the new retail.- A bleak future for Class B Manhattan and San Francisco office space- What is the impact on lenders?- Is there a distressed investment opportunity? This podcast was recorded on January, 20th, 2021.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Mahon and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request

Ryan Mahon, Portfolio Manager at Ibex Investors discusses:- The continuum of mobility: internal combustion engine to mobile living room.- The difference between Waymo and Telsa- How far off is the future of autonomous mobility (are we there now)?- Where is the US in the global race for autonomous driving?- What's the future of the mobility - subscription or ownership?- Our heads explode as we go down the second derivative impact of driverless cars - why Ryan is advising his brother to go into city planning.This podcast was recorded on October 14th, 2020.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Mahon and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Jeff Bacon, Partner at Savitsky, Satin, Bacon & Bucci, one of Hollywood's leading business management firms, explains what business managers do (1:15), explains the birth of the industry (4:30), talks about the challenges of budgeting for actors and athletes (6:00), how to say "no" to clients (8:30), the changing economic landscape of the entertainment industry (13:00), the impact of Covid-19 on incomes (16:30), referrals and trusted advisors (19:00), what exactly are "agents?" (22:00), and how his clients deal with family demands (31:00). This podcast was recorded on August 26th 2020.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Bacon and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Brian Landrum, Senior Managing Director at Harbert Management Corp digs in to the impact of Covid-19 on the Senior Housing business. We discuss current and future investment opportunities around senior housing. This podcast was recorded on June 4th, 2020.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Litt and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Jonathan Litt, Founder & CIO of Land and Buildings digs in to the impact of Covid-19 on commercial real estate (1:45), the collapse of co-working (4:00), broad adoption of work-from-home (5:30), not all retail will disappear (7:30), what sectors provide the growth engine for real estate (10:00), the impact of millennials moving back to the suburbs (13:00), the next major revaluation in commercial real estate (15:00), why public REITs are cheap (18:00), shifts in hospitality (21:30). We finish up with Jon's thoughts on the three megatrends that will make people money in real estate (26:00).This podcast was recorded on June 4th, 2020.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Litt and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Larry Mestel, Founder & CEO of Primary Wave discusses why music rights are a compelling asset class (3:00), why artists would sell their rights (6:00), reviews some examples of creative tactics to build the revenue stream from legacy artists (8:00), Bob Marley, Whitney Houston, Prince - what makes a musical icon and legend (13:00), shoes, lottery tickets, & a new holiday - how Primary Wave adds value to their partner artists (15:30), how streaming saved the music industry (21:00), how covid-19 has impacted music publishing (24:00). We finish up with a story on how Paul Anka brought musical inspiration back to Frank Sinatra (29:00).This podcast was recorded on June 4th, 2020.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Mestel and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Fernando Guerrero, Portfolio Manager of Varadero Capital, LP looks back at how the Global Financial Crisis shaped banking and credit (6:00), offers his take on the massive government assistance (10:00), why today's uncertain market provides a compelling investment opportunity (13:00), what is forcing asset owners to sell bonds (19:00), examples of opportunities in real estate debt securities (23:30). We finish up with Fernando's thoughts on longer term changes in as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The interview was conducted following the March - April 2020 market volatility brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.This podcast was recorded on April 30th, 2020.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Guerrero and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Warren Fisher, Portfolio Manager of Manole Capital Management details his definition of FinTech (1:30), what exactly is a credit card (6:00), what part of the payment chain presents a compelling investment opportunity (13:40), what they look for in an arbitrage trade (12:30), what inning are we in the digital payments opportunity (18:15), the impact of Covid-19 on FinTech (19:30), why exchanges make an interesting exposure during volatile times (22:00), we finish up with a lightening round of relatively rapid fire Q&A (28:20). The interview was conducted following the March - April 2020 market volatility brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.This podcast was recorded on April 29th, 2020.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Fisher and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Charlie Carnegie, Portfolio Manager of Context Capital Management explains exactly what is a convertible bond (2:30), why companies will issue convertible bonds (5:30), the changing convertible bond buyer base (8:30), what they look for in an arbitrage trade (12:30), why they look for crummy companies that can still pay their debts (16:30), the opportunity brought about by Covid-19 (19:00), and why good companies or bad companies provide opportunity (28:30). The interview was conducted following the March 2020 market volatility brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.This podcast was recorded in April 2020.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Carnegie and the Biltmore Family Office investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Scott Wallace, CIO of Shorepath Capital Management sits down to discuss the perils of styleboxing (6:00), active vs. passive investing (13:00), the value of stocks vs. bonds (19:00), the current opportunity in value stocks (25:00), and thoughts on the political environment (31:00). The interview was conducted in the midst of market volatility brought on by the coronavirus outbreak.The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Wallace and the Biltmore Family Office, LLC (BFO) investment team.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO's investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.