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8/6/24: D.A. David Sullivan: the public defender work stoppage & a new women's prison? Christina Maxwell, Program Dir, Food Bank of W. Mass: SNAP cuts & hungry people here. Science prof Brian Adams w/ Susan Theberge, Co-founder, W. Mass. Climate Action Now: the fight here today. UMass Econ Prof Gerald Epstein: Trump, tariffs & taxes.
8/6/24: D.A. David Sullivan: the public defender work stoppage & a new women's prison? Christina Maxwell, Program Dir, Food Bank of W. Mass: SNAP cuts & hungry people here. Science prof Brian Adams w/ Susan Theberge, Co-founder, W. Mass. Climate Action Now: the fight here today. UMass Econ Prof Gerald Epstein: Trump, tariffs & taxes.
8/6/24: D.A. David Sullivan: the public defender work stoppage & a new women's prison? Christina Maxwell, Program Dir, Food Bank of W. Mass: SNAP cuts & hungry people here. Science prof Brian Adams w/ Susan Theberge, Co-founder, W. Mass. Climate Action Now: the fight here today. UMass Econ Prof Gerald Epstein: Trump, tariffs & taxes.
8/6/24: D.A. David Sullivan: the public defender work stoppage & a new women's prison? Christina Maxwell, Program Dir, Food Bank of W. Mass: SNAP cuts & hungry people here. Science prof Brian Adams w/ Susan Theberge, Co-founder, W. Mass. Climate Action Now: the fight here today. UMass Econ Prof Gerald Epstein: Trump, tariffs & taxes.
7/30/25: Buz and Dan on Soc Security Administration. Prof Gerald Epstein: Trump's economic policies. Brian Adams w/ Sr Conservation Ecologist Tom Lautzenheiser of MA Audubon: canines (coyote, fox & wolves) & felines (bobcat & mountain lions) in WMass. Larry Hott w/ Brian Adams on Larry's film “The Wilderness Idea.”
7/30/25: Buz and Dan on Soc Security Administration. Prof Gerald Epstein: Trump's economic policies. Brian Adams w/ Sr Conservation Ecologist Tom Lautzenheiser of MA Audubon: canines (coyote, fox & wolves) & felines (bobcat & mountain lions) in WMass. Larry Hott w/ Brian Adams on Larry's film “The Wilderness Idea.”
7/30/25: Buz and Dan on Soc Security Administration. Prof Gerald Epstein: Trump's economic policies. Brian Adams w/ Sr Conservation Ecologist Tom Lautzenheiser of MA Audubon: canines (coyote, fox & wolves) & felines (bobcat & mountain lions) in WMass. Larry Hott w/ Brian Adams on Larry's film “The Wilderness Idea.”
7/30/25: Buz and Dan on Soc Security Administration. Prof Gerald Epstein: Trump's economic policies. Brian Adams w/ Sr Conservation Ecologist Tom Lautzenheiser of MA Audubon: canines (coyote, fox & wolves) & felines (bobcat & mountain lions) in WMass. Larry Hott w/ Brian Adams on Larry's film “The Wilderness Idea.”
7/23 /25: UMass Prof Charli Carpenter: survey shows military members support limits on president's nuclear authority. Ace Tayloe, candidate for Noho Ward 3 City Council. Brian Adams w/ Gazette Columnist Bill Danielson: Speaking of Nature. Incumbent Town Councilor Andrew Steinberg's decision not to run, but advocates for long range planning.
7/23 /25: UMass Prof Charli Carpenter: survey shows military members support limits on president's nuclear authority. Ace Tayloe, candidate for Noho Ward 3 City Council. Brian Adams w/ Gazette Columnist Bill Danielson: Speaking of Nature. Incumbent Town Councilor Andrew Steinberg's decision not to run, but advocates for long range planning.
7/23 /25: UMass Prof Charli Carpenter: survey shows military members support limits on president's nuclear authority. Ace Tayloe, candidate for Noho Ward 3 City Council. Brian Adams w/ Gazette Columnist Bill Danielson: Speaking of Nature. Incumbent Town Councilor Andrew Steinberg's decision not to run, but advocates for long range planning.
7/23 /25: UMass Prof Charli Carpenter: survey shows military members support limits on president's nuclear authority. Ace Tayloe, candidate for Noho Ward 3 City Council. Brian Adams w/ Gazette Columnist Bill Danielson: Speaking of Nature. Incumbent Town Councilor Andrew Steinberg's decision not to run, but advocates for long range planning.
7/16/25: Bill Bowers: "Between Us" mime show at Chester Theatre w/ artistic directors Christopher Baker & Michelle Ong-Hendrick. Cooley Dick's Dr. Sunny Shukla's tips for staying out of the ER. Brian Adams w/ Pres Joe Curatone of Alliance for Climate Transition. Bob Cilman w/ Norma Jean Haynes on banjo, Will Amend on percussion, w/ Young@Heart Chorus 7/22 at Look Park.
7/16/25: Bill Bowers: "Between Us" mime show at Chester Theatre w/ artistic directors Christopher Baker & Michelle Ong-Hendrick. Cooley Dick's Dr. Sunny Shukla's tips for staying out of the ER. Brian Adams w/ Pres Joe Curatone of Alliance for Climate Transition. Bob Cilman w/ Norma Jean Haynes on banjo, Will Amend on percussion, w/ Young@Heart Chorus 7/22 at Look Park.
7/16/25: Bill Bowers: "Between Us" mime show at Chester Theatre w/ artistic directors Christopher Baker & Michelle Ong-Hendrick. Cooley Dick's Dr. Sunny Shukla's tips for staying out of the ER. Brian Adams w/ Pres Joe Curatone of Alliance for Climate Transition. Bob Cilman w/ Norma Jean Haynes on banjo, Will Amend on percussion, w/ Young@Heart Chorus 7/22 at Look Park.
7/16/25: Bill Bowers: "Between Us" mime show at Chester Theatre w/ artistic directors Christopher Baker & Michelle Ong-Hendrick. Cooley Dick's Dr. Sunny Shukla's tips for staying out of the ER. Brian Adams w/ Pres Joe Curatone of Alliance for Climate Transition. Bob Cilman w/ Norma Jean Haynes on banjo, Will Amend on percussion, w/ Young@Heart Chorus 7/22 at Look Park.
Join Jeff Malec as he sits down with Brian Adams, partner at Mack International, for an illuminating conversation about the intricate world of family offices. Brian shares his unique journey from real estate entrepreneurship to talent search, offering insider insights into how ultra-high-net-worth families manage their wealth, navigate generational challenges, and recruit top talent. From the complexities of multi-generational wealth transfer to the evolving landscape of family office management, this episode provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at a typically opaque industry. Discover the strategies, challenges, and human dynamics that drive some of the most sophisticated wealth management operations in the United States. SEND IT!Chapters:00:00-00:46=Intro00:47-09:21=From Wall Street to Music City: Exploring Brian Adams' Professional Journey and Family Roots09:22-15:31= The Listening Tour: Navigating Career Transitions and Unlocking New Business Opportunities15:32-29:30=Family Offices Unveiled: Defining Structure, Services, and Strategic Decision-Making29:31-41:06= Talent Acquisition and Compensation: Insights into the Family Office Ecosystem41:06-48:06= Geographic Dispersion and the Evolution of Family Office Operations48:07-53:55= The Future of Family Offices: Embracing Technology, Talent, and Generational Challenges53:56-59:59= Busting Back in Time: Tracing the Birth of the Nation State and Finding the Right TalentFollow along with Brian on LinkedIn and be sure to check out Mack International's website mackinternational.com!Don't forget to subscribe toThe Derivative, follow us on Twitter at@rcmAlts and our host Jeff at@AttainCap2, orLinkedIn , andFacebook, andsign-up for our blog digest.Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as legal, business, or tax advice. All opinions expressed by podcast participants are solely their own opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of RCM Alternatives, their affiliates, or companies featured. Due to industry regulations, participants on this podcast are instructed not to make specific trade recommendations, nor reference past or potential profits. And listeners are reminded that managed futures, commodity trading, and other alternative investments are complex and carry a risk of substantial losses. As such, they are not suitable for all investors. For more information, visitwww.rcmalternatives.com/disclaimer
7/9/25: Amherst Coun Pres Lynn Griesemer: potholes & schools. UMass Prof Kevin Young: UMass climate goals abandoned & the fed govt v. the environment. Brian Adams w/ former Arcadia Wildlife Director Jonah Keane: a magical place & a magical festival. Larry Hott reviews "Frederick Douglas -- When the Lion Wrote History & “The Speech Is the Star.”
7/9/25: Amherst Coun Pres Lynn Griesemer: potholes & schools. UMass Prof Kevin Young: UMass climate goals abandoned & the fed govt v. the environment. Brian Adams w/ former Arcadia Wildlife Director Jonah Keane: a magical place & a magical festival. Larry Hott reviews "Frederick Douglas -- When the Lion Wrote History & “The Speech Is the Star.”
7/9/25: Amherst Coun Pres Lynn Griesemer: potholes & schools. UMass Prof Kevin Young: UMass climate goals abandoned & the fed govt v. the environment. Brian Adams w/ former Arcadia Wildlife Director Jonah Keane: a magical place & a magical festival. Larry Hott reviews "Frederick Douglas -- When the Lion Wrote History & “The Speech Is the Star.”
7/9/25: Amherst Coun Pres Lynn Griesemer: potholes & schools. UMass Prof Kevin Young: UMass climate goals abandoned & the fed govt v. the environment. Brian Adams w/ former Arcadia Wildlife Director Jonah Keane: a magical place & a magical festival. Larry Hott reviews "Frederick Douglas -- When the Lion Wrote History & “The Speech Is the Star.”
Schick and Nick both golfed in Nebraska this week. Range finders. Dr. Slice? Schick golfed with Brian Adams. Bo Ruud missed the birth of his third child. Schick went to Scheel's. A new Colorado hat? Kohll's Polls! Connect with us! SchickandNick.com Facebook, Twitter, or email We would hate it if you missed an episode! So PLEASE subscribe, rate the pod, and throw us a review. It helps us out so much! We'd likey that. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7/2/25: D.A. David Sullivan: naturalization & Trump's lies about crime. Historic Northampton's Laurie Sanders & Betty Sharpe: "Slavery & Freedom in Northampton,1654- 1783." GCC Prof Brian Adams w/ Kestrel Land Trust Conserv Dir Mark Wamsley: Vollinger Farm conserved!! GLAD Attorney Jennifer Levi: SCOTUS decisions attack transgender youth and parents.
Johnny needs backup that concerts should start on time. Andrew needs backup that constellations are a scam. Johnny gives an appliance update which includes a repairman blowdrying his refrigerator and Andrew learns the difference between Brian and Ryan Adams. Enjoy!Remember to sign up for the Patreon for Post-Show Banter! https://patreon.com/thecavalrypodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
6/25/25: U.S. Ct of Appeals Judge David Tatel: "One Man's Journey with Blindness and Justice.” Easthampton Theater Co “Guys & Dolls” actors Maddy Oldenberg & Manny Morales. CDH Nursing Dir Ann LeBrun & UMass Dean of Nursing Allison Vorderstrasse: on the front lines of health care. Brian Adams w/UMass Distinguished Prof Prashant Shenoy: Artificial Intelligence at work. Larry Hott on "Ocean with David Attenborough" & "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea."
6/25/25: U.S. Ct of Appeals Judge David Tatel: "One Man's Journey with Blindness and Justice.” Easthampton Theater Co “Guys & Dolls” actors Maddy Oldenberg & Manny Morales. CDH Nursing Dir Ann LeBrun & UMass Dean of Nursing Allison Vorderstrasse: on the front lines of health care. Brian Adams w/UMass Distinguished Prof Prashant Shenoy: Artificial Intelligence at work. Larry Hott on "Ocean with David Attenborough" & "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea."
6/25/25: U.S. Ct of Appeals Judge David Tatel: "One Man's Journey with Blindness and Justice.” Easthampton Theater Co “Guys & Dolls” actors Maddy Oldenberg & Manny Morales. CDH Nursing Dir Ann LeBrun & UMass Dean of Nursing Allison Vorderstrasse: on the front lines of health care. Brian Adams w/UMass Distinguished Prof Prashant Shenoy: Artificial Intelligence at work. Larry Hott on "Ocean with David Attenborough" & "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea."
6/25/25: U.S. Ct of Appeals Judge David Tatel: "One Man's Journey with Blindness and Justice.” Easthampton Theater Co “Guys & Dolls” actors Maddy Oldenberg & Manny Morales. CDH Nursing Dir Ann LeBrun & UMass Dean of Nursing Allison Vorderstrasse: on the front lines of health care. Brian Adams w/UMass Distinguished Prof Prashant Shenoy: Artificial Intelligence at work. Larry Hott on "Ocean with David Attenborough" & "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea."
6/25/25: U.S. Ct of Appeals Judge David Tatel: "One Man's Journey with Blindness and Justice.” Easthampton Theater Co “Guys & Dolls” actors Maddy Oldenberg & Manny Morales. CDH Nursing Dir Ann LeBrun & UMass Dean of Nursing Allison Vorderstrasse: on the front lines of health care. Brian Adams w/UMass Distinguished Prof Prashant Shenoy: Artificial Intelligence at work. Larry Hott on "Ocean with David Attenborough" & "On Thin Ice in the Bering Sea."
6/18/25: Al Simon & Meg Robbins of Northampton's Support Our Schools: the volume & tone of debates over schools. Silverthorne Theater's Bd Pres Ezekiel Baskin, director Gina Kaufmann & actor Sabine Denise Jacques: "The Amateurs" & "Comeuppance." Brian Adams w/ UMass Dr Zoe Getman-Pickering & Prof Matt Lackner: ELEVATE's mission -renewable energy- & federal funding rescinded. Cool Films w/ Larry Hott; "Deaf President Now" and "Through Deaf Eyes."
6/18/25: Al Simon & Meg Robbins of Northampton's Support Our Schools: the volume & tone of debates over schools. Silverthorne Theater's Bd Pres Ezekiel Baskin, director Gina Kaufmann & actor Sabine Denise Jacques: "The Amateurs" & "Comeuppance." Brian Adams w/ UMass Dr Zoe Getman-Pickering & Prof Matt Lackner: ELEVATE's mission -renewable energy- & federal funding rescinded. Cool Films w/ Larry Hott; "Deaf President Now" and "Through Deaf Eyes."
6/18/25: Al Simon & Meg Robbins of Northampton's Support Our Schools: the volume & tone of debates over schools. Silverthorne Theater's Bd Pres Ezekiel Baskin, director Gina Kaufmann & actor Sabine Denise Jacques: "The Amateurs" & "Comeuppance." Brian Adams w/ UMass Dr Zoe Getman-Pickering & Prof Matt Lackner: ELEVATE's mission -renewable energy- & federal funding rescinded. Cool Films w/ Larry Hott; "Deaf President Now" and "Through Deaf Eyes."
6/18/25: Al Simon & Meg Robbins of Northampton's Support Our Schools: the volume & tone of debates over schools. Silverthorne Theater's Bd Pres Ezekiel Baskin, director Gina Kaufmann & actor Sabine Denise Jacques: "The Amateurs" & "Comeuppance." Brian Adams w/ UMass Dr Zoe Getman-Pickering & Prof Matt Lackner: ELEVATE's mission -renewable energy- & federal funding rescinded. Cool Films w/ Larry Hott; "Deaf President Now" and "Through Deaf Eyes."
6/11/25: Amherst Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: ICE in Amherst, school budgets, Juneteenth. Alex Osterman & Victoria Worth: the ACLU in Ashfield. Filmmakers Larry Hott, Andy Kolker & Paul Stekler: political films—past present & is there a future? GCC science prof Brian Adams w/ UMass Ph D candidate neuroethologist & Jumping Spider expert, Alex Winsor.
6/11/25: Amherst Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: ICE in Amherst, school budgets, Juneteenth. Alex Osterman & Victoria Worth: the ACLU in Ashfield. Filmmakers Larry Hott, Andy Kolker & Paul Stekler: political films—past present & is there a future? GCC science prof Brian Adams w/ UMass Ph D candidate neuroethologist & Jumping Spider expert, Alex Winsor.
6/11/25: Amherst Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: ICE in Amherst, school budgets, Juneteenth. Alex Osterman & Victoria Worth: the ACLU in Ashfield. Filmmakers Larry Hott, Andy Kolker & Paul Stekler: political films—past present & is there a future? GCC science prof Brian Adams w/ UMass Ph D candidate neuroethologist & Jumping Spider expert, Alex Winsor.
6/11/25: Amherst Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: ICE in Amherst, school budgets, Juneteenth. Alex Osterman & Victoria Worth: the ACLU in Ashfield. Filmmakers Larry Hott, Andy Kolker & Paul Stekler: political films—past present & is there a future? GCC science prof Brian Adams w/ UMass Ph D candidate neuroethologist & Jumping Spider expert, Alex Winsor.
6/4/25: DA David Sullivan: ICE arrests here & Deerfield Academy's sex abuse victims. Serious Play Director Sheryl Stoodley, John Feffer (ISP) & actor David Keohane: “Lungs.” Brian Adams w/ Smith Coll astronomer Kimberly Ward-Duong: life on other planets. Documentary filmmakers Larry Hott & Lous Alvarez: "American Tongues" & politics.
6/4/25: DA David Sullivan: ICE arrests here & Deerfield Academy's sex abuse victims. Serious Play Director Sheryl Stoodley, John Feffer (ISP) & actor David Keohane: “Lungs.” Brian Adams w/ Smith Coll astronomer Kimberly Ward-Duong: life on other planets. Documentary filmmakers Larry Hott & Lous Alvarez: "American Tongues" & politics.
6/4/25: DA David Sullivan: ICE arrests here & Deerfield Academy's sex abuse victims. Serious Play Director Sheryl Stoodley, John Feffer (ISP) & actor David Keohane: “Lungs.” Brian Adams w/ Smith Coll astronomer Kimberly Ward-Duong: life on other planets. Documentary filmmakers Larry Hott & Lous Alvarez: "American Tongues" & politics.
6/4/25: DA David Sullivan: ICE arrests here & Deerfield Academy's sex abuse victims. Serious Play Director Sheryl Stoodley, John Feffer (ISP) & actor David Keohane: “Lungs.” Brian Adams w/ Smith Coll astronomer Kimberly Ward-Duong: life on other planets. Documentary filmmakers Larry Hott & Lous Alvarez: "American Tongues" & politics.
5/28/25: Larry Hott reviews "Joan Baez: I Am a Noise" & "What Happened, Miss Simone?" CDH Chief of Emerg Medicine Dr. Alberto Perez & EMS Stroke Coordinator Ben Hogan: stroke awareness. Brian Adams w/ Politico correspondent Brian Dabbs: Trump v renewable energy. Musicians Johnny Joelson, Ginny Elkin & Dan Zukergood performing LIVE in studio & at the Iron Horse June 1.
5/28/25: Larry Hott reviews "Joan Baez: I Am a Noise" & "What Happened, Miss Simone?" CDH Chief of Emerg Medicine Dr. Alberto Perez & EMS Stroke Coordinator Ben Hogan: stroke awareness. Brian Adams w/ Politico correspondent Brian Dabbs: Trump v renewable energy. Musicians Johnny Joelson, Ginny Elkin & Dan Zukergood performing LIVE in studio & at the Iron Horse June 1.
5/28/25: Larry Hott reviews "Joan Baez: I Am a Noise" & "What Happened, Miss Simone?" CDH Chief of Emerg Medicine Dr. Alberto Perez & EMS Stroke Coordinator Ben Hogan: stroke awareness. Brian Adams w/ Politico correspondent Brian Dabbs: Trump v renewable energy. Musicians Johnny Joelson, Ginny Elkin & Dan Zukergood performing LIVE in studio & at the Iron Horse June 1.
5/28/25: Larry Hott reviews "Joan Baez: I Am a Noise" & "What Happened, Miss Simone?" CDH Chief of Emerg Medicine Dr. Alberto Perez & EMS Stroke Coordinator Ben Hogan: stroke awareness. Brian Adams w/ Politico correspondent Brian Dabbs: Trump v renewable energy. Musicians Johnny Joelson, Ginny Elkin & Dan Zukergood performing LIVE in studio & at the Iron Horse June 1.
5/21/25: Tahirah Amatul-Wadud, Ex Dir, Council on American-Islamic MA: Islamophobia here. ACLU MA Ex Dir Carol Rose: fighting Trump in court. Brian Adams w/ Helen Kahn from Grow Food Nhmpton & Ryan Voiland of Red Fire Farm: fed cuts to food & farms. Larry Hott w/ Wes DeShano of MA Humanities: Are Trump's cuts-fatal? & "The Speech is the Star."
5/21/25: Tahirah Amatul-Wadud, Ex Dir, Council on American-Islamic MA: Islamophobia here. ACLU MA Ex Dir Carol Rose: fighting Trump in court. Brian Adams w/ Helen Kahn from Grow Food Nhmpton & Ryan Voiland of Red Fire Farm: fed cuts to food & farms. Larry Hott w/ Wes DeShano of MA Humanities: Are Trump's cuts-fatal? & "The Speech is the Star."
5/21/25: Tahirah Amatul-Wadud, Ex Dir, Council on American-Islamic MA: Islamophobia here. ACLU MA Ex Dir Carol Rose: fighting Trump in court. Brian Adams w/ Helen Kahn from Grow Food Nhmpton & Ryan Voiland of Red Fire Farm: fed cuts to food & farms. Larry Hott w/ Wes DeShano of MA Humanities: Are Trump's cuts-fatal? & "The Speech is the Star."
5/21/25: Tahirah Amatul-Wadud, Ex Dir, Council on American-Islamic MA: Islamophobia here. ACLU MA Ex Dir Carol Rose: fighting Trump in court. Brian Adams w/ Helen Kahn from Grow Food Nhmpton & Ryan Voiland of Red Fire Farm: fed cuts to food & farms. Larry Hott w/ Wes DeShano of MA Humanities: Are Trump's cuts-fatal? & "The Speech is the Star."
5/14/25: Amherst Council Pres Lynn Griesemer: schools at fiscal cliff? alternatives to policing. Author Larry Tye: "The Jazzmen: How Ellington, Armstrong & Basie Transformed America." Brian Adams w/ author & naturalist Sy Montgomery: “The Soul of the Octopus.” Documentary filmmakers Larry Hott, Louis Alvarez & Paul Stekler.