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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode is with a private markets veteran who has been working in the wealth channel before it was considered "the wealth channel."We sat down in the studio with Peter Aliprantis. Peter joined EQT in October 2024 as a Partner and Head of Private Wealth Americas. He's hit the ground running to build out a wealth team in the Americas and help continue to grow the EQT brand in the US.Peter brings a wealth of knowledge to the private wealth solutions world, garnering over 25 years of experience in the space. Prior to joining EQT, Peter spent 12 years at TPG Angelo Gordon as a Managing Director, where he focused on new business development and intermediary distribution.Peter and I had a fascinating conversation about everything from the early days of the wealth channel to the evolution of product innovation in private markets. We discussed:What working in the wealth channel was like before it was called “the wealth channel.”How to build a new brand in a different geography.How not being the loudest voice in the room can be effective when working with the wealth channel.How education helps to serve distribution efforts and how an innovative and unique approach to education with EQT's ThinQ platform has helped build brand, trust, and credibility.Why institutions are also beneficiaries of the innovation with evergreen structures that were initially designed for the wealth channel.How product innovation will continue in the wealth channel.How model portfolios will evolve.Thanks Peter for coming on the show to share your wisdom and expertise.Subscribe to Alt Goes Mainstream to receive the weekly newsletter every Sunday and all of AGM's podcasts.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction and Message from our Sponsor, Ultimus01:57 Welcome to the Podcast02:05 Introducing Peter Aliprantis02:20 Peter's Career Background03:31 Early Days in Private Wealth04:25 Changes in Wealth Distribution05:55 Post-Financial Crisis Shifts06:37 Growth of the Wealth Channel07:14 Building a Wealth Business at Angelo Gordon07:59 Convincing Firms to Invest in Wealth08:59 Importance of Investment Teams10:18 Key Skills for Wealth Channel Success12:46 Joining EQT and Brand Building13:07 Building EQT's Wealth Platform14:56 Brand Building in the Wealth Channel15:32 Expanding EQT's Presence16:10 Strategies for Engaging the Wealth Channel16:45 Segmenting the Wealth Channel19:57 Challenges in RIA Relationships20:28 Importance of Relationship Building21:25 Bespoke Products for Wealth Channel22:10 Institutional vs. Wealth Channel Products22:56 Evergreen Structures for Institutions23:20 Future Trends in Wealth Management23:27 Becoming a Solutions Provider in the RIA Channel23:47 Creating Model Portfolios25:31 The Future of Wealth Management27:04 Challenges for Smaller Firms27:38 Importance of Shelf Space28:35 Sales Strategies in Private Banks29:42 The Role of Scale in Wealth Channels30:27 Balancing Growth and Performance31:07 Global Investment Strategies and Performance33:13 Building a Brand in the U.S. Wealth Channel34:29 Differentiating in the Wealth Channel36:43 Advisory vs. Sales Approach38:18 Evergreen Funds vs. Drawdown Structures39:53 Investor Psychology and Evergreen Structures41:41 Changing Dynamics of Private Markets43:01 Family-Owned Business Culture44:30 Nordic Cultural Values45:15 Long-Term Mindset in Private Equity45:53 Building the Wealth Business46:14 Bespoke Products for Wealth Channels46:42 Seeding Evergreen Structures47:08 The Race to Win the Wealth Channel47:29 Manager Diversification47:08 The Race to Win the Wealth Channel47:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode dives into the details of product innovation in private markets with a private equity veteran who has helped to pioneer a new investment structure and working with the wealth channel.We sat down at KKR's Hudson Yards office with Alisa Wood, a Partner and Co-CEO of KKR Private Equity Conglomerate LLC (K-PEC).Alisa has been at KKR for over 20 years. She joined the firm in 2003 and is a Partner. She co-leads the firm's innovative private equity open-ended, perpetual vehicles serving as the Co-CEO of KKR Private Equity Conglomerate LLC and as a member of the investment committee for the KKR Private Markets Equity Fund.She was previously the Global Head of the Private Markets and Real Assets Strategies Group and looked after private equity, infrastructure, energy real assets, real estate, impact, growth equity, and customized products.She sits on a number of the firm's management and leadership committees, including the Risk & Operating Committee, the Democratized Private Equity Committee, the ESG Committee, and the Geopolitical Governance Committee.Alisa and I had a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation about private markets and working with the wealth channel. We discussed:Why and how KKR came up with the Conglomerate structure.Why the devil is in the detail when evaluating evergreen fund structures.Why dealflow is essential if a firm wants to have an evergreen strategy.Why education is so critical when working with the wealth channel.How investors can balance evergreens and closed-end funds.The skillsets required to manage evergreen structures.Why culture is so critical when building a high-performing and consistent investment business.The role that private markets can play in a portfolio and why that matters in today's markets.Thanks Alisa for coming on the podcast to share your wisdom and expertise on private markets.Subscribe to Alt Goes Mainstream to receive the weekly newsletter every Sunday and all of AGM's podcasts.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction and Message from our Sponsor, Ultimus01:55 Welcome to the Alt Goes Mainstream Podcast02:07 Introducing Alisa Wood02:14 Alisa Wood's Background and Role at KKR03:48 KKR's Office and Culture06:05 Evolution of Private Equity06:51 Early Days at KKR08:26 Strategic Moves in Private Equity12:41 Managing Evergreen Structures13:58 Operational Complexity in Evergreen Funds16:59 Deal Flow and Investment Strategies21:37 Institutional vs. Individual Investors23:44 Sales Cycle and Investor Relations26:35 Employee Equity and Financial Literacy29:41 Evolution of Private Equity Value Creation30:17 Human Capital and Leadership30:57 Building Community at Scale31:59 The Importance of Returns and Connection32:21 Building Community Through Hard Topics32:46 Best in Class Advisors and Community Building33:14 Shifting Business Strategies at KKR33:47 The Role of Chief Economist and Macro Issues34:24 Learning from Mistakes and Evolving35:52 Integrating Resources for Better Investment Decisions38:08 Strategic vs. Tactical Approaches38:28 The 40-30-30 Framework38:52 Challenges in Public and Private Markets39:25 The Importance of Controlling Investments39:51 Changing Market Correlations and Returns40:47 The Complexity of Private Market Choices41:45 The Role of Large Managers in Evergreens44:42 Family-Owned Businesses and Evergreen Structures47:58 Success in the Wealth Channel49:40 Balancing Illiquidity and Investment Opportunities50:05 The Psychology of Evergreen Investments52:51 Growing the Evergreen Business54:53 The Next Big Innovation: 401k Integration55:42 The Importance of Education and Community56:10 Defining Private Equity and Industry Standards57:23 The Role of Trade Associations and Education59:17 The Future of Private Market Investments01:01:23 Real People, Real Money: The Impact of Private MarketsEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode dives into a groundbreaking partnership that could change the trajectory of how the wealth channel invests into private markets.We are joined by BlackRock's Senior Managing Director, Head of the Americas Client Business, Co-Head of U.S. Wealth Advisory (USWA), and a member of the Global Executive Committee for BlackRock Joe DeVico and Head of Product for US Wealth & Head of Alts to Wealth Jon Diorio and Partners Group's Partner, Co-Head of Private Wealth, Head of the New York Office, Member of the Global Executive Board, Partners Group Rob Collins to discuss their partnership on a private markets model portfolio purpose-built for the wealth channel.Joe, Jon, and Rob discuss what Rob calls in the podcast the industry's “iPhone moment.” This model portfolio partnership that brings together BlackRock's private markets and technology capabilities and Partners Group's history as a pioneer in the evergreen funds space is a big moment for private markets. The partnership enables the wealth channel to seamlessly access private markets solutions, understand how it fits into a broader asset allocation model, and handles rebalancing in a turnkey fashion.We had a fascinating discussion about this partnership and why the wealth channel needs turnkey solutions such as model portfolios. We discussed:Why model portfolios could be the “iPhone moment” for private markets.The anatomy of the partnership between BlackRock and Partners Group to create private markets model portfolios.How to balance personalization and customization with standardization of delivery to the wealth channel.How to create differentiation with private markets product offerings with different product structures.The mechanics of a private markets model portfolio.How education plays a role in advisor adoption of private markets products and model portfolios.Thanks Joe, Jon, and Rob for sharing your wisdom and experience on public and private markets as you help bring private markets into the mainstream.Subscribe to Alt Goes Mainstream to receive the weekly newsletter every Sunday and all of AGM's podcasts.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to our Sponsor, Ultimus Fund Solutions01:18 Alt Goes Mainstream Theme Song01:56 Introduction to Today's Episode01:58 Groundbreaking Partnership Announcement03:32 Welcome to the BlackRock Studio04:05 Backgrounds of Joe and Jon from BlackRock05:48 Rob's Background and Perspective07:13 Why this is an iPhone Moment for Private Markets07:55 Challenges in Private Markets Adoption12:48 Why Now is the Right Time16:11 The Importance of Partnership21:51 Building a Brand in Private Markets26:48 Evolution of Fixed Income Markets27:10 Electronification of Private Markets27:21 Educating the Wealth Channel28:13 Importance of Excellent Execution28:44 Proving Performance in Private Markets29:27 Building the Right Solution29:48 Client Demand for Private Market Access30:34 Customizing Asset Allocation31:41 Transparency in Model SMAs32:21 Blurring Lines Between Public and Private Markets33:12 Foundational Equity in Private Markets34:15 Combining Public and Private Solutions35:25 Democratization of Private Markets36:19 Active vs. Passive in Private Markets37:58 Challenges in Market Adoption38:28 Scalability and Diversification39:27 Evergreen Funds and Capital Deployment42:03 Seismic Shift in Private Markets42:47 Future of Private Market Solutions49:59 Personalization in Portfolio Building50:53 Patience and Private Markets51:00 Final Thoughts on Private Market Innovation54:41 Conclusion and Podcast OutroEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode dives into the details of distribution and how to build a high-performing global business to serve the wealth channel across brands and strategies.John Sweeney is the Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions, a business unit that was created to harmonize the distribution efforts across the Brookfield and Oaktree brands. He previously served as Head of US Business Development and Sales for Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions and was a Managing Director and Head of the Americas intermediary business at Oaktree Capital. He also served as president of Oaktree Funds from 2014-2018.Before joining the alternative asset manager side of the business, John had extensive experience working in alternative investments roles at private banks. Before joining Oaktree in 2013, he was a Managing Director and Head of Product Management and Development for the alternative investments business at Morgan Stanley. Prior to that, he was the Head of Product Management in the US for the alternative investments business of the Citi Private Bank.John and I had a fascinating and informative discussion. We covered:How John is building Brookfield Oaktree's wealth business.The benefits of scale.Wisdom from John's Oaktree colleague Howard Marks.How advisor education is critical to the adoption of private markets.Thanks John for coming on the show to share your wisdom and views on private markets and working with the wealth channel.Subscribe to Alt Goes Mainstream to receive the weekly newsletter every Sunday and all of AGM's podcasts.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to our Sponsor, Ultimus Fund Solutions01:55 Welcome to Alt Goes Mainstream02:06 Introduction to John Sweeney03:58 John's Early Career at Morgan Stanley04:34 Evolution of Alternative Investments05:15 Impact of Technology on Private Markets06:42 Service and Distribution Strategy09:33 Building Brookfield Oaktree's Wealth Business11:16 Brookfield and Oaktree Acquisition12:42 Creating Investment Solutions14:07 Understanding the Wealth Channel15:05 Global Distribution Strategy17:52 Importance of Brand and Service19:06 Effective Client Engagement21:09 Advisors vs. Institutional Investors22:27 Evergreen Funds and Distribution25:09 Balancing Content and Engagement27:15 Investment Philosophy and Market Context29:36 Risk Control and Consistency30:53 Generational Wealth Transfer31:40 Educating the Next Generation of Investors32:04 Long-Term Track Record and Conclusion32:18 Delivering Returns and Long-Term Success32:31 Accessing Evergreen Funds32:45 Compounding Returns Over Time32:52 Thinking in Decades32:57 Private Credit and Economic Cycles33:16 Experience and Results33:41 Brand and Experience in Private Markets34:55 Marketing and History35:12 Brookfield Real Estate Introduction35:34 Oaktree's Credit Roots35:55 Integrating Two Brands36:15 Building Solutions and Partnerships39:03 Global Presence and Scale39:13 Navigating Wealth Channel Conversations40:34 Competing in Various Deal Sizes41:16 Exploring Secondary Markets41:56 Private Capital Opportunities42:50 Survey Insights on Alternatives44:04 Global Wealth Channel Strategies44:44 Regional Strategies and Local Teams47:42 Building a Culture of Shared Success48:42 Educating Advisors49:43 Early Stages of Wealth Channel51:41 Model Portfolios and Solutions56:32 The Appeal of Music Royalties and Human Connection58:14 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode dives into one of the most topical trends in the evolution of wealth management platforms and their adoption of private markets.We are joined by Tom Cohn and Amita Schultes of Cerity Partners, where they discuss the recent combination of their two respective businesses, Cerity Partners, the $100B+ national wealth management firm, and Agility, a leading OCIO business.Tom and Amita discuss their merger, why there was a need to create customization for wealth investors in private markets, and how bringing on a leading OCIO business takes Cerity Partners' capabilities to a new level as a solutions provider in private markets.Tom is the Chief Solutions Officer and a Partner in Cerity Partners' New York office. He's a member of the firm's Leadership Team. He has over ten years of experience in various investment management roles, previously serving as an Investment Analyst at Spero-Smith Investment Advisors, where he was responsible for due diligence and analysis of third-party managers and assisted in global market and asset allocation research.Amita is a Partner in Cerity Partners' New York office, managing Cerity Partners' OCIO client portfolios. She's a member of the OCIO Investment Committee. Amita brings over 20 years of experience as an investment consultant to bear to the firm. Before joining Cerity Partners, Amita was a Partner and Client Portfolio Manager at Agility, where she served as a voting member of Agility's Investment Committee. Prior to Agility, she was a Partner, Managing Director, and Senior Consultant at Colonial Consulting, serving as an investment consultant for endowments, foundations, and pension plans. She also served as a Senior Consultant at Ibbotson Associates.Tom, Amita, and I had a fascinating discussion. We covered:The why and the how behind Cerity Partners' merger with Agility.How wealth management platforms can balance customization and scalability.Why scale matters in wealth management.How alternative asset managers can differentiate when engaging with the wealth channel.Thanks Tom and Amita for coming on the show to share your views and wisdom on wealth management and private markets.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to our Sponsor, Ultimus Fund Solutions02:05 Guest Introduction: Tom Cohn and Amita Schultes07:32 Merger Benefits and Synergies08:19 Client Services and Customization09:32 OCIO and Wealth Management Integration10:45 Why Partner Now?11:40 Cultural Alignment and Expertise12:38 Amita's Perspective on the Partnership13:16 Wealth Management as Institutional LPs14:23 Cerity Partners' Institutional Approach14:54 Private Markets Evolution16:25 Operational Excellence in Private Markets17:35 Research and Manager Selection20:56 Investment Objectives and Customization22:27 Institutional and Wealth Client Synergies28:16 Access and Long-term Relationships30:06 Customization and Scalability32:20 Educational Component in Client Investments32:36 Framework for Custom Portfolios33:10 Resource Allocation for Customization33:47 Importance of OCIO Business34:16 Next Innovation in Investment Solutions34:38 Turnkey Solutions for Operational Complexities35:39 Model Solutions and Manager Selection36:34 Combining OCIO and Wealth Management Practices37:32 Evolving Structures in Private Markets37:54 Workflows and Technology in Private Markets38:39 Client Experience and Operational Expertise39:37 Defining Private Markets41:13 Importance of Clear Definitions41:54 Role and Goals of Private Market Investments44:15 Partnerships and Mergers at Cerity Partners47:05 Evaluating Investment Managers49:06 Trust in General Partner Relationships51:16 Identifying Manager's Edge53:24 Training and Methodology in Manager Selection55:51 Challenges for Managers with Wealth Channel Capital56:47 Operational Challenges for Smaller Managers58:06 Future Trends in Alternative Investments01:01:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode features an industry titan who has been on the forefront of the intersection of alts and wealth.We talk with Stephanie Drescher, Partner, Chief Client and Product Development Officer at Apollo and a member of the firm's Leadership Team. She oversees the Client and Product Solutions Group (CPS), which includes Apollo's Global Wealth Management Solutions, Institutional Sales, and Global Product teams. She is also involved with Apollo's strategic investments in private markets, as a Board Observer at iCapital and a Board Member at Vega.Stephanie is responsible for leading Apollo's global wealth buildout, which is one of the firm's strategic priorities. They've invested heavily in educational resources and have built out a specialized team to work with the wealth channel. Apollo has set a goal of achieving $150B from its global wealth business by 2029 and, in 2024, under Stephanie's leadership the global wealth business exceeded the total capital raised in 2023 from the wealth channel.Before joining Apollo in 2004, Stephanie was with JP Morgan for 10 years, working primarily in its Alternative Investment Group.Stephanie and I had a fascinating conversation about how to build and scale a business in the wealth channel. We discussed:What is safe and what is risky?How can investors approach asset allocation and portfolio construction?How working with institutional investors has influenced and helped Stephanie think through how to work with investors in the wealth channel.The anatomy of building a wealth business.How critical is brand building when working with the wealth channel?Thanks Stephanie for coming on the show to share your wisdom and expertise on private markets and work with the wealth channel.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction and Message from our Sponsor, Ultimus Fund Solutions01:55 Welcome Back to Alt Goes Mainstream02:04 Introducing Stephanie Drescher03:55 Stephanie's Journey at Apollo04:14 Focus on Institutional Clients04:43 Strategic Focus on Wealth Channels05:05 Learning from Different LPs05:27 Early Days at J.P. Morgan08:04 Importance of Communication08:17 Transparency and Client Centric Approach08:56 Educational Initiatives at Apollo10:07 Apollo Academy Engagement10:42 Content Creation Strategy11:37 Combining Short and Long Form Content11:43 Direct Client Communication12:00 Distribution and Marketing12:26 Client Centric Approach13:06 Creating a Narrative for Private Markets13:40 Defining Private Markets14:34 Public vs. Private Markets15:50 Changing Definitions in Private Markets16:18 Impact of 2022 on Public Markets17:02 Concentration in Public Markets17:41 Benefits of Private Markets18:17 Helping Clients Understand Private Markets18:44 Developing Accessible Solutions19:45 Client Focused Solutions19:51 Balancing Client Needs and Market Nuances20:15 Apollo's Origination Capability22:12 Athene's Role in Apollo's Strategy24:26 Tax Efficiency in Private Markets25:39 Wealth Channel vs. Institutional Investors25:48 Solving for Tax Challenges25:53 Listening to Client Needs27:31 Avoiding K1s and Capital Costs28:17 Process and Adoption of Private Markets29:07 Investing in Technology30:08 Insights from Technology Investments31:06 Shared Industry Solutions32:02 Digital Outreach and Thought Leadership32:38 Apollo's Brand and Public Presence33:02 B2B2C Relationships33:10 Building Apollo's Brand33:50 Communicating Apollo's Value Proposition34:04 Reaching the End Client35:39 Media Presence and Brand Awareness36:59 Tangible Impact of Private Credit37:35 Evolution of Private Credit38:14 Role of Asset Backed Credit38:46 Alternative Asset Managers in Financial Markets39:18 Partnerships and Convergence39:48 Discretionary Allocations40:11 401(k) Business and Retirement Goals41:18 Focus on Net Return41:52 Provocative Questions on Liquidity43:00 Consistency of Messaging43:26 Innovative Parts of Apollo's Business43:49 Changing Definitions of Alternatives45:23 Phases of Adoption in Wealth Channel47:00 Strategic Focus on Partnerships52:39 Balancing Scale and Customization53:26 Personal Reflections and Future Investments54:48 Conclusion and Farewell
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's guest is an industry leader in wealth management who has been very active in private markets.Mike Tiedemann is a pioneer in the wealth management space in a number of ways.He's at the helm of the first pure play publicly traded wealth management business, AlTi Global. AlTi, a $72B AUM platform, came out of a merger between Mike's successful and highly regarded wealth management and alternatives business, Tiedemann Advisors, which merged with Alvarium.Founded in 1999, Tiedemann grew into a global company under Mike's leadership, expanding across geographies and building out a Trust Company and an alternatives manager on its way to overseeing $29B AUA.Mike has since run the combined company of AlTi Global as CEO, where they've built a global wealth management and alternatives platform.They are also backed by Allianz and Constellation Wealth Capital as they continue to serve many UHNW families worldwide.Mike is very well-versed in private markets given his deep expertise in allocating to many of the industry's best leading managers so we had a fascinating conversation about the intersection of private markets and wealth management.We discussed:The business of wealth management.The evolution of the wealth management industry.Why understanding private markets is so critical for wealth managers.The advantages of being a global wealth management business.The experience of being a publicly traded pure play wealth management firm.How to structure investments for global clients.The need to customize private markets portfolio construction as a way to differentiate versus other wealth management platforms.Thanks Mike for coming on the show to share your views and wisdom on wealth management and private markets.This conversation is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. It does not endorse or recommend any specific investments, products, or strategies. The opinions shared regarding investment approaches, risk allocations, and portfolio decisions are purely for discussion and do not constitute formal recommendations.Any statements, assertions, or views regarding past or future market events or investment approaches are based on the speaker's beliefs and do not necessarily reflect those of the firm as a whole, unless explicitly stated with supporting sources. Additionally, some statements may be forward-looking in nature, and actual outcomes may differ materially from expectations.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction and Message from our Sponsor Ultimus Fund Solutions01:18 Podcast Theme Song01:55 Welcome to Alt Goes Mainstream01:58 Introducing Mike Tiedemann05:26 Lessons from Mike's Early Career in Brazil06:51 Geopolitics and Investing09:10 Private Markets Insight09:33 History of Tiedemann Advisors11:13 Evolution of Wealth Management13:18 Challenges in Wealth Management13:40 Multi-Strategy Managers16:23 Client Needs and Expectations17:58 Global Expansion and Services20:25 Investment Differentiation23:11 Tax Efficiency in Investments24:23 Partnerships and Collaborations26:18 Decision to Go Public27:52 Benefits of Being Public28:00 Challenges of Going Public28:49 Building a Permanent Business28:59 The Importance of Permanent Capital in Wealth Management29:11 Wealth Management Business Longevity29:54 Public Company Dynamics30:15 Surviving Market Downturns: Strategies for Wealth Management Firms31:12 Industry Consolidation32:00 Global Wealth Management Focus32:54 Regional Wealth Hubs34:08 Nuances of Global Markets35:30 Structuring for Global Clients37:19 Creating Scalable Private Market Offerings38:27 Differentiating in Private Markets40:11 Tax Efficiency in Alternatives40:52 Innovative Investment Structures41:19 Partnerships with Managers41:58 Public vs. Private Wealth Management43:44 Brand and Public Listing Impact 45:35 Future of Wealth Management47:26 Technology and AI in Wealth Management48:38 Talent and Retention50:48 Skills for Modern Wealth Managers51:57 Next Gen Client Demands53:11 Exciting Trends in Private Markets54:40 Capital Flows and Private Credit56:33 Challenges in Private Markets58:16 Favorite Alternative Investments01:01:05 Concluding Thoughts
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode features an industry leader who has pioneered working with the wealth channel.We talk with Joan Solotar, the Global Head of Private Wealth Solutions at Blackstone, where she also serves on the firm's Management Committee. Joan has been responsible for leading Blackstone's impressive work in the wealth channel. She's grown the firm's footprint in private wealth to over $250B in assets across Blackstone funds, making the wealth channel comprise roughly a quarter of Blackstone's $1T AUM.Blackstone Private Wealth Solutions' mission is to bring institutional quality products across a broad spectrum of alternative asset classes to high net worth clients and their advisors.Before joining Blackstone in 2007, Joan was Head of Equity Research at Bank of America Securities and a highly ranked Institutional Investor All Star financial services analyst at Credit Suisse and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. She also serves on the Board of Directors at First Eagle Investment Management.Joan and I had a fascinating conversation about how to build and scale a business in the wealth channel. We discussed:How Blackstone built a $250B AUM business in the wealth channel across Blackstone funds.How Joan's background in equity research helped her as she built a business for the wealth channel.The early days of building Blackstone's Private Wealth Solutions business.Where, why, and how private markets can fit into a portfolio.How model portfolios will evolve.Why private markets are no longer an alternative.How to build an effective brand in asset management.Thanks Joan for coming on the show to share your wisdom and expertise on private markets and your work with the wealth channel.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Message from our Sponsor, Ultimus Fund Solutions01:18 Alt Goes Mainstream Theme Song02:02 Guest Introduction: Joan Solotar03:45 Joan's Background 05:00 Early Days at Blackstone06:39 Challenges in Private Wealth Business08:31 Convincing Advisors10:44 Growth of Private Wealth Business11:12 Advisor Allocation to Private Markets13:27 Understanding Liquidity and Risk14:36 Educating Advisors on Private Markets15:55 Client Demand for Private Markets17:08 Portfolio Construction and Alternatives20:56 Ease of Use in Private Investments21:23 Model Portfolios and Private Investments22:32 Advisor Relationships with Blackstone24:10 Differentiating Blackstone's Experience25:19 Commitment to Advisors25:40 Commitment from Blackstone's Leadership27:27 Complexity of Selling Private Investments28:54 Blackstone's Growth and Future Goals29:53 Importance of Brand and Marketing31:14 Integration of Marketing and Sales31:38 Educating Blackstone's Team31:56 Blackstone's Training Programs34:50 Weekly Global Meetings36:44 Humanizing Blackstone's Team39:07 Blackstone's Holiday Video40:14 Consumer-Facing Investments41:27 Joan's Favorite Investment Theme: AI41:59 Blackstone's AI Investment Strategy43:19 Conclusion of the PodcastEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant.
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Alt Goes Mainstream was live from $1.2T AUM asset manager Nuveen's nPowered conference, a two-day event bringing together Nuveen thought leaders and industry experts to explore challenges and opportunities in private markets.We interviewed some of Nuveen's senior leadership on site to hear their views and perspectives on private markets, working with the wealth channel, and product innovation.We sat down with Keith Jones, the Global Head of Alternative Investments Product for Nuveen, and a member of the Extended Leadership Team. He's responsible for the development and ongoing management of alternative investment products distributed through Nuveen's institutional, wealth management, and retirement channels globally.Keith and I had a fascinating conversation about product innovation in the wealth channel, how to educate and market products specifically designed for the wealth channel, and why it's not a “one-size-fits-all” approach.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to Ultimus Fund Solutions01:55 Welcome to Alt Goes Mainstream01:58 Live from Nuveen's nPowered Conference02:19 Conversation with Keith Jones03:25 Keith Jones' Background04:04 Nuveen and TIAA Collaboration04:47 Keith's Role at Nuveen05:01 Product Innovation in Wealth Channel05:15 Structuring Products for Wealth Channel05:37 Client-Centric Approach at Nuveen06:59 Challenges in Structuring Products07:39 Credibility and Brand Importance09:36 Client Experience and Reporting09:46 Brand and Credibility in Product Creation10:40 Nuveen's Real Estate Focus11:38 Feedback from Distribution Teams12:33 Product Governance at Nuveen13:19 Institutional vs. Wealth Channel16:35 Evergreen Structures18:08 Operational Considerations18:51 FinTech Solutions in Structuring31:48 Future of Product Innovation32:20 Real Assets and Farmland33:25 Fee Compression in Alternatives36:13 Balancing Competing Forces36:51 Importance of Diversification38:34 Industry Collaboration for Change39:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts39:58 Closing Remarks
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Alt Goes Mainstream was live from $1.2T AUM asset manager Nuveen's nPowered conference, a two-day event bringing together Nuveen thought leaders and industry experts to explore challenges and opportunities in private markets.We interviewed some of Nuveen's senior leadership on site to hear their views and perspectives on private markets, working with the wealth channel, and product innovation.We talked with Jeff Carlin, Senior Managing Director, Head of Global Wealth Advisory Services at Nuveen, and a member of the Senior Leadership Team. He's responsible for leading the placement, distribution, and support of all products through the US Wealth distribution channel.Jeff and I had a fascinating conversation about working with the wealth channel and how Nuveen has created products to serve this growing investor segment.Thanks Jeff for coming on the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast to share your wisdom and expertise on private markets, private wealth, and distribution. We hope you enjoy.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to our Sponsor, Ultimus Fund Solutions01:58 Live from Nuveen's nPowered Conference02:26 Jeff Carlin's Role at Nuveen02:33 Nuveen's Wealth Business03:28 Jeff Carlin's Career Background06:43 Evolution of Wealth Distribution06:56 Changes in Advisor Discretion09:52 Consultative Selling in Wealth Management10:04 Hiring Distribution Professionals12:10 Building Trust with Advisors14:03 Indispensable Partnerships16:41 Public vs. Private Markets19:14 Global Wealth Management19:44 Regional Differences in Distribution20:59 Focus on Specific Channels23:15 Structural and Non-Structural Advantages in Distribution27:32 Public and Private Market Strategies27:43 Portfolio Solutions Group27:57 Allocating to Private Markets28:19 Balancing Third-Party and Own Products28:43 Advisor's Role in Portfolio Construction29:28 Challenges in Wealth Channel Distribution29:36 SMA Business vs. Private Markets30:14 Intricacies of Private Market Investments30:35 Client Understanding and Implementation31:09 Drawdown Structures and Client Needs31:16 Perpetual Vehicles in Private Credit31:53 Simplifying Private Fund Investments33:00 Managing Capital Calls and Cash Flows34:45 Evergreen Structures in Private Markets35:10 Future of Private Market Investments36:20 Technology and Structural Innovations36:52 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology37:40 Adoption of New Technologies38:29 Excitement About Private Markets39:18 Generational Differences in Investment40:11 Education and Intergenerational Wealth Transfer41:23 Gamification and Investment Psychology47:08 Advisor Education and Private Markets48:49 Changing Perceptions of Private Markets52:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode is with a founder who is building mission-critical software for private equity firms.I sat down in Citywire's London studio with Venkat Subramaniam, the Co-Founder of DealsPlus, to discuss why he has built a digital solution to streamline, digitize, and automate the management of complex holding and capital structures for private equity firms.Historically, private equity firms have relied on humans and manual processes to manage and track cap tables, transactions, and entities. This process has required significant human intervention and has often been rife with errors, making deals harder to consummate and transactions. Venkat has taken his 15 years of experience advising private equity managers on cross-border transactions, most recently as an Associate Partner at EY UK, to build DealsPlus to create a single source of truth for capital structures for private equity firms. DealsPlus works with a number of industry-leading private equity firms and is backed by a private equity firm with $38B in AUM.Venkat and I had a fascinating conversation about the challenges private equity firms face with managing and tracking transactions and portfolio companies. We discussed:Why it's been so hard to create a cap table management solution for private equity.Why it's much harder to build software for private equity firms than venture capital firms.How private markets can move from the Excel Age to the Digital Age.How to build software that provides a single source of truth.The atomic unit of value in private markets.Building an end-to-end platform versus building a point solution.What's next in post-investment ops tech innovation?Thanks Venkat for coming on the show to share your thoughts and wisdom on private markets tech.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction and message from Ultimus01:59 Introducing Venkat Subramaniam and DealsPlus03:57 Venkat's Career Journey05:07 The Genesis of DealsPlus05:09 Challenges in Transaction Management06:25 The Lack of Uniformity in Private Equity Processes06:54 The Impact of Technology on Private Equity07:33 The Role of Cloud Computing08:24 The Consumerization of Enterprise Software09:04 Excel vs. Specialized Software09:34 The Importance of Cap Table Management10:04 Connecting Front Office and Back Office10:30 Building Effective Software Solutions13:24 Recurring Pain Points in Private Equity14:47 The Complexity of Private Equity Cap Tables15:44 Building a Platform for Private Equity16:43 Stakeholder Management in Private Equity18:50 Impact of Technology on Fund Operations20:25 Integrating DealsPlus into Workflows21:06 Best-in-Class Applications and Data Integration23:33 The Impact of Fund Size on Complexity25:42 Technology Adoption in Private Equity27:09 Network Effects in Private Equity Technology37:41 The Future of Private Markets Technology39:14 Conclusion and Closing Remarks
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode is with a founder who is building mission-critical valuation and portfolio monitoring software for alternative asset managers.We are joined by Yann Magnan, the Co-Founder and CEO of 73 Strings, to discuss how valuation work and portfolio monitoring is moving from manual to automated and why that's so important for the industry. 73 Strings has leveraged AI and automation to more seamlessly and cost-effectively extract data, monitor portfolios, and streamline middle-office processes for valuations. 73 Strings works with a number of the industry's top alternative asset managers and has received investment from Blackstone, Fidelity International Strategic Ventures, and Broadhaven Ventures, amongst others.Yann has brought his experience as a senior member of the Duff & Phelps team, where he was EMEA Market Leader and member of the Global Operating Committee and as a Partner at EY's Transaction Advisory Services to help bring valuation and portfolio monitoring solutions into the mainstream.Yann and I had a fascinating conversation about how technology innovation is impacting private markets. We discussed:The challenges with manual valuation services businesses.How to create uniformity and standardization with private markets fund performance data.How AI is changing private markets post-investment reporting processes.Does automation in private markets help big funds or small funds more?The evolution of post-investment private markets market structure.The biggest technology innovation still missing from private markets.Why the growth of the wealth channel and evergreen funds increases the need for more streamlined reporting and valuation solutions.Thanks Yann for coming on the show to share your views and wisdom on private markets.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message01:56 Welcome to Alt Goes Mainstream02:05 Introducing Yann Magnan and 73 Strings03:56 Yann's Background in Valuation Services04:33 The Inefficiencies of Manual Valuation05:20 The Genesis of 73 Strings06:11 The Importance of Experience in Private Markets06:24 Automating Valuation Processes08:32 Challenges in Standardizing Valuation09:13 The Role of Human Judgment in Valuation10:24 AI's Potential in Valuation11:10 Accountability in Automated Valuation12:47 73 Strings' Data Handling and Partnerships14:07 Standardizing Data Across Portfolios15:44 Impact of Automation on Human Processes17:02 Growth of the Wealth Channel and Evergreen Funds17:59 Accelerating Need for Better Valuation Software19:37 Challenges of High-Frequency Reporting19:59 Technological Implications of Daily Valuation20:31 Private Assets and Technology Infrastructure20:44 Industry Resilience and Smart People20:59 Forefront Firms and Blackstone Partnership21:48 Valuation Process and Data Control23:11 Extensibility to Other Asset Classes24:12 73 Strings' Versatile Platform25:13 Howard Marks on Asset Allocation25:52 Atomic Unit of Value in Valuations27:31 Data Sharing Across Business Units30:24 Automation Benefits for Large and Small Firms31:33 Building Technology for Large Firms34:16 Trust and Experience in Client Relationships35:09 Strategic Investors and Their Value37:37 Industry Participation and Standardization39:13 Maturity and Cost of Technology40:22 Future of Data in Private Markets41:39 Convergence of Private and Public Markets42:11 Volatility and Transparency in Private Markets43:14 Attracting Retail Investors44:41 Conclusion and Final Thought
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's guest is an expert in financial services and capital markets who has experience as both a strategic investor and a VC.We welcome Rana Yared, a General Partner at Balderton, where she co-leads their Growth Fund. She came to Balderton in 2020 from across the pond, where she was a Partner at Goldman Sachs, first in the Principal Strategic Investments Group, a balance sheet investing team, and later in GS Growth, when the group became part of the GS Growth efforts that began to take in outside LP capital. At Goldman, Rana oversaw investments in Financial Technology and Enterprise Technology as well as the commercialization of Goldman's technology assets in both NYC and London. She represented Goldman on the boards of Tradeweb, NAV, Vestwell, New York Shipping Exchange, and Swapclear @ LCH. She currently serves on the board of Tradeweb in an independent capacity.Coming off of a fundraise of $1.3B in new capital across early and growth stage funds at Balderton, Rana and I discussed what LPs were interested in and why Europe is a compelling investment ecosystem. We had a fascinating discussion about:Revolutionary and evolutionary innovations in financial services and private markets, including the likes of iCapital, Tradeweb, Revolut.Why global tech companies can be built in Europe, with Revolut, a Balderton portfolio company, as an example.Why London and Europe are compelling fintech and financial services ecosystems.How LPs should look at the European investment opportunity.Differences and benefits / drawbacks of being a strategic / permanent capital investor versus being an independent VC fund.The importance of being a risk manager in venture.Thanks Rana for coming on the show to share your wisdom and views on Europe, venture, and private markets. We hope you enjoy.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction and Ultimus Sponsor Message01:59 Introducing Balderton Capital Partner, Rana Yared04:16 Rana's Journey from Goldman Sachs to Balderton04:25 Transition from Investment Banking to VC06:26 Insights on Financial Services and Market Structure06:37 Investing in Market Structure09:05 Disruptive vs. Evolutionary Innovations in Fintech12:53 Partnering with Incumbents14:31 The Importance of Durability and Product Velocity18:11 Strategic Investing vs. Venture Capital21:21 Investing in the European Ecosystem27:06 The Exciting Potential of Revolut and European FinTech27:21 FinTech Giants in Germany27:54 European Companies' International Advantage28:55 Investor's Perspective on European Expansion29:48 The Role of Venture Capital in Europe29:22 Challenges and Strategies for European Investors30:20 The Importance of Local Presence30:55 The Future of European Ecosystems31:28 US VCs Entering Europe32:15 Bridging the Talent Gap34:02 Mentorship and Expertise35:52 The Role of LPs and European Investment Opportunities37:23 Challenges for European Pensions and Endowments38:49 Innovations in Fund Structures41:27 The Impact of Governmental Participation in Venture42:22 Exciting Opportunities in European Venture43:10 FinTech's Massive Potential43:59 Europe's Unique Financial Services Advantages44:53 Geopolitical Concerns for Investors45:51 Lessons from War Studies Applied to Investing47:11 The Future of Retirement Investments in Europe49:13 The Importance of Patience in Investing
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode is with someone who has experienced the growth and evolution of the credit space from different vantage points.We welcome Alona Gornick, a Managing Director, Senior Investment Strategist, and Co-Head of the Chicago Office for Churchill Asset Management, a firm with $50B committed capital that is a provider of financing solutions to middle market private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Churchill is an investment-specialist affiliate of Nuveen, the asset manager of TIAA.Alona provides investment insights across the private capital spectrum to the investment community – and has a particular focus on working with the Private Wealth and Retail channels. She works closely with Nuveen's global distribution team to deepen relationships with and educate Churchill's investors and partners.Alona leverages her experience in capital markets, investor relations, and credit investing from working at the likes of Nuveen, Golden Gate Capital, and Oaktree Capital Management.Alona and I had a fascinating conversation. We discussed:The evolution of credit investing.The opportunities and risks in private credit. Are we in a private credit bubble?Why the product specialist role is critical for working with the wealth channel.The power of scale, particularly in private credit, and how it helps alternative asset managers win deals and invest.The strategic benefit of platforms and permanent capital.Thanks Alona for coming on the show to share your views and wisdom on private markets. We hope you enjoy.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to Ultimus Fund Solutions01:18 Welcome to the Podcast02:00 Guest Introduction: Alona Gornick03:45 Alona's Career Path and Experience06:59 Growth of Middle Market Direct Lending07:41 Changes in the Credit Landscape10:21 The Importance of Size and Scale in Private Credit13:27 Deal Structuring and Market Evolution14:46 Impact of High Rate Environment16:06 Private Credit Returns and Underwriting20:53 Investor Questions and Market Insights21:24 Educating Investors on Private Credit23:43 Private Credit in Wealth Portfolios24:09 Diversification Benefits of Private Credit24:24 Yield Premium in Private Credit26:40 Private Credit vs. Private Equity27:06 Exploring Private Equity and Private Debt27:24 Transitioning from Public to Private Credit27:49 The Role of a Product Specialist28:09 Balancing Risks and Benefits28:49 Relating to Advisors with Real Examples29:40 The Importance of Education in Allocation30:25 Diverse Viewpoints on Alternative Asset Managers31:48 Challenges in Access to Capital33:26 The Significance of Hiring Quality People34:12 Non-Traditional Backgrounds in Specialist Roles36:29 Patience and Commitment in Educating Investors39:13 The Hardest Part of Educating the Wealth Channel40:47 The Role of Structure in Education44:21 Concerns About the Future of Private Credit47:00 The Growth Potential of Private Credit49:38 The Most Interesting Alternative Investment50:15 The Opportunity in Private Equity Secondaries52:47 Private Credit Secondaries: A Nascent Space54:17 Primary and Secondary Considerations in Credit54:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's show features a guest who brings a wealth of common sense to wealth management and asset allocation.We talk with Ben Carlson, the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management, a $5B AUM wealth management firm. He's managed institutional portfolios for his entire career. He started out with an institutional investment consulting firm, where he deployed portfolio strategies and created investment plans for foundations, endowments, pensions, hospitals, insurance companies, and HNW individuals. More recently, he was part of the portfolio management team for an investment office that managed a large endowment fund for a charitable organization.Ben is a student of markets and asset allocation, which is clear from the knowledge he shares daily and weekly with his blog, A Wealth of Common Sense, and his podcast Animal Spirits with Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson. He's also authored four books about saving, investing, and money. He was named to the Investment News 40 Under 40 list of top financial advisors in 2017.Ben and I had a fascinating conversation about the adoption of alternatives in the wealth channel and the whys and hows of asset allocation. We discussed:Why asset allocation is the most important aspect of an investment plan.The question of whether or not investors now have too much choice?Why Ben documents every investment decision he makes.The benefits of private markets and the pitfalls of private markets.His biggest lesson learned in investing.Why crypto has helped younger investors become more comfortable with volatility (for better or worse).The future of wealth management and what won't change about the advisor / client relationship.The power of content creation and how it helps him approach investing.Thanks Ben for coming on the show to share your wisdom and experience in investing and asset allocation. We hope you enjoy.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Sponsor: Introduction to Ultimus Fund Solutions01:56 Meet Ben Carlson: Wealth Management Expert02:17 Ben Carlson's Career Journey02:55 Insights on Asset Allocation03:11 The Importance of Documenting Investment Decisions03:14 Private Markets: Benefits and Pitfalls04:34 Early Career Lessons04:58 Asset Allocation Strategies06:06 Navigating Investment Choices07:10 The Complexity of Investment Strategies09:46 Institutional vs. Wealth Management10:19 Communication in Institutional Investing12:35 The 60/40 Portfolio Debate23:20 Advisors and Alternatives27:17 Thresholds for Investing27:48 Differentiating Through Culture28:41 Defining and Evaluating Culture29:20 Transparency and Client Relationships29:57 Partnering with the Right Clients30:19 Qualitative Manager Selection31:53 Content Creation and Transparency34:22 Building a Brand from Scratch37:49 Advice for Young Advisors39:31 Compounding in Private Markets40:06 Behavioral Benefits of Private Markets41:17 Excitement in Private Markets41:56 Evolving Fund Structures42:28 Defining Alternatives43:48 Younger Investors and Volatility46:55 Future of Wealth Management47:53 Private Equity in Wealth Management48:58 Favorite Alternative Investments51:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's podcast illustrates just how far private markets have come. We dive into the world of GP stakes with Sean Ward, Senior Managing Director from Blue Owl's GP Strategic Capital Platform, where he was a founding partner and is responsible for helping to oversee the firm that has done the lion's share of GP stakes investing.Blue Owl's GP Strategic Capital business, which started out as Dyal Capital Partners, has accounted for over 61% of the total capital raised in the GP stakes space, closing on over $33.3B across their 7 funds and managing $57.8B AUM. They've taken minority ownership stakes in many of the industry's leading alternative asset managers, accounting for 85%+ of all GP stakes deals $600M or greater in size.Sean is a Senior Managing Director of Blue Owl Capital, Inc. and a member of the firm's Board of Directors. He also serves as a member of the GP Strategic Capital Investment Team. Prior to joining Dyal Capital Partners, the predecessor firm to Blue Owl's GP Strategic Capital platform, Sean was a Vice President at Lehman Brothers and held several roles at Neuberger Berman after it became an independent firm, including Senior Counsel for Neuberger's alternatives business. Sean was also a lawyer at Covington & Burling LLP and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.Sean and I had a fascinating conversation about the evolution of private markets through the parallel evolution of the GP stakes space. We discussed:The early days of the GP stakes industry.What it was like to convince GPs and LPs why stakes made sense.How the $1B GP commitment by Bain Capital in their fund post-GFC really opened everyone's eyes to the need to tap into financing as firms grew their fund size and their business.A “cash in” rather than a “cash out.” Why GP stakes investing is mainly about positive selection since managers are choosing to sell a stake in their business.How alternative asset management has evolved as a business.How GP stakes investments have elements of bond-like coupons from cashflows due to management fees and option value from the upside of carry.Why GP stakes investments are “the most diversified single line item investment one can make in private markets.”Where allocators bucket GP stakes investments.What makes a great GP stakes investor.The power of permanent capital.The different paths to liquidity in GP stakes investments.Thanks Sean for coming on the show to share your views and wisdom on private markets. We hope you enjoy.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message01:17 Podcast Opening and Theme02:00 Guest Introduction: Sean Ward from Blue Owl GP Strategic Capital04:21 Sean Ward's Career Journey05:14 The Evolution of GP Stakes Investing06:23 The Start of GP Stakes at Blue Owl06:57 Raising the First Fund07:09 The Growth of Blue Owl's GP Stakes07:31 The Importance of Legal Background in GP Stakes09:48 Convincing LPs and GPs11:14 The Importance of GP Commitments15:23 Strategic Value Beyond Capital24:45 Succession Planning in Private Equity26:02 Impact of Market Conditions on GP Stakes29:26 Underwriting and Returns in GP Stakes36:33 Cash Flow and Diversification in GP Stakes Investments37:48 Understanding the Trade-offs in GP Stakes Investing38:35 Narrow Distribution of Potential Outcomes40:09 The Importance of Diverse Professional Backgrounds40:45 Collaborative Partnerships in GP Stakes41:34 Traits of a Great Alternative Asset Manager43:49 The Next Frontier: Private Wealth45:13 Middle Market Strategy and Partnerships49:34 The Evolution and Future of Private Markets53:19 Liquidity in GP Stakes Investments58:26 The Power of Permanent Capital01:00:28 Is GP Stakes Better Than SaaS?01:02:43 Exemplary Models for Growth in Asset Management01:05:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode welcomes two elite performers in Steve Young of HGGC and Scott Wood of True North Advisors, where they talk about how they formed a partnership based on shared values.Steve's private equity firm, $7B AUM HGGC, took a minority stake in Scott's independent wealth management firm, $3.9B AUM True North Advisors, as part of their broader wealth management investment thesis.After an illustrious 15 year Hall of Fame career as a three-time Super Bowl winning quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, Steve embarked on second act to found HGGC that has rivaled his career on the field. Over the past 17 years, HGGC has grown to a $7B private equity firm that has completed 600 portfolio investments.After working on Wall Street where clients were not being fiduciarily served, Scott's journey as a registered independent advisor started in 2000, when he and his partner Mark Gehlbach decided to pioneer the fee-only model to eliminate conflicts of interest in the client advisor relationship. The foundation they built has led to the growth of a firm that now stands at over 3.9B in AUM, with a large portion of that capital, $812M allocated to alternatives. Steve, Scott, and I had a fascinating conversation about how they've built their respective investment firms, the importance of values and culture, and how they create abundant, fulfilling relationships. We discussed:Why “the score takes care of itself.”How and why defining the relationship up front is key in advisor M&A.How to assess culture fit when merging or acquiring advisors and wealth management firms.The importance of alternatives for better serving the client in an advisor's practice.The concept of “decading” and why long-term thinking is critical in business and life.Thanks Steve and Scott for sharing your thoughts and decades of wisdom on business building, investing, and partnership.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message01:17 Welcome to the Podcast01:59 Meet the Guests: Steve Young and Scott Wood02:22 Steve Young's Journey from the NFL to Private Equity06:13 Scott Wood's Path to Founding True North Advisors09:13 Building a Scalable and Collaborative Wealth Management Firm12:22 Need for a Partner12:57 Choosing HGGC: The Importance of Culture and Values in Business13:30 HGGC's Investment Philosophy15:03 Cultural Alignment in Partnerships22:25 Evaluating Cultural Fit in Partnerships22:40 Evaluating Cultural Fit27:12 Governance and Day Two Operations27:53 Commitment to Cultural Integrity28:19 Navigating Cultural Fit in Wealth Management28:55 Wealth Management Growth and Consolidation29:40 The Role of Private Equity in Wealth Management30:03 Changing Wealth Management Engagement31:07 Challenges and Opportunities in Wealth Management Consolidation32:22 True North's Unique Business Model33:01 The Impact of Private Equity on Wealth Management34:42 Exit Strategies and Long-Term Vision39:39 Building an Alternatives Platform40:31 Decading: Long-Term Thinking40:53 Evolution of Alternatives Strategy45:13 Simplifying Complex Investments46:37 Fee Structures and Client Alignment47:24 M&A Opportunities and Relationships48:37 Mentorship and Professional Relationships52:56 Future of Alternative Investments55:56 Closing Thoughts and Reflections
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's podcast dives into the continued innovation in the GP stakes space with someone who has advised some of the industry's largest firms on their businesses and going public.We are joined by Todd Owens, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Cantilever Group. Cantilever is an independent firm focused on providing capital solutions to middle market asset managers. Their capital can be used to accelerate growth, support acquisitions or liftouts, fund GP commitments, seed new strategies, facilitate generational ownership transfer, and provide liquidity to founders. They focus on businesses that have enterprise values between $50mm and $500mm. The team has executed on over $500M of GP stake, financing, and seeding transactions as both investors and principals. Their advisory experience working with stakes funds includes over 15 GP stakes transactions, multiple GP stakes portfolio financings, numerous GP and BDC IPOs, and dozens of asset management financing and control transactions.Cantilever is working with two strategic partners as they build their firm: BTG Pactual, the near $30B market cap Brazilian bank and wealth and asset manager has committed 9 figures into Cantilever's fund, and Broadhaven Ventures, the venture capital arm of Broadhaven Capital Partners.Todd has over 30 years of experience as an advisor covering financial institutions and as a senior financial services executive. Prior to founding Cantilever, Todd has been a partner at Broadhaven Capital Partners, an independent financial services focused investment bank that's completed over $90B in announced M&A transaction volume, as well as the former CEO of Fifth Street Finance. Todd began his career at Goldman, Sachs & Co, spending 24 years including as a Managing Director and Partner in the Investment Banking Division. Todd and I had a fascinating discussion about how funds are becoming firms and why there's an investment opportunity around that transformation. We discussed:The evolution of alternative asset managers from Todd's perspective as a banker to many alternative asset managers.Why GP stakes has become a solution for alternative asset managers.Why and how alternative asset managers are businesses and why it can make sense for them to take investment to grow.The benefits of GP stakes for investors and why the growing AUM of private markets means investors could benefit from exposure to GP ownership.The risks and challenges with GP stakes as an investment strategy.Why the middle market is an underserved and attractive segment in alternative asset management.What the currency of consolidation will look like in alternative asset management.What it means to grow and evolve a business as an alternative asset manager.Thanks Todd for coming on the show to share your wisdom and experience on the evolution of asset management from your 30 years in the industry. We hope you enjoy.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message01:18 Podcast Opening and Theme01:59 Introduction to Todd Owens and Cantilever Group03:10 Todd Owens' Career Background04:39 Early Days of Alternative Asset Management08:28 Challenges and Opportunities in Alternative Asset Management10:00 Cantilever's Focus on the Middle Market11:35 Investment Opportunities in the Middle Market13:50 Identifying and Investing in Promising Managers16:24 Insights from Working with Founders18:42 Sizing Up the Middle Market Opportunity19:49 Sourcing and Structuring Investments21:16 Offering Diverse Financial Solutions23:15 Evaluating and Picking the Right Managers25:54 Identifying Investment Opportunities26:16 Winning Deals: Strategies and Insights26:51 Providing Strategic Capital and Advisory27:58 Focusing on Growth and Diversification29:18 Underwriting and Growth Expectations31:15 Exit Strategies and Market Dynamics33:13 Diversification and Portfolio Construction34:29 Revenue Streams and Valuation35:54 Cantilever's Market Edge37:33 Strategic Partnerships and Support39:01 Founders' Perspective and Industry Insights41:01 Cantilever's Unique Value Proposition42:40 Leadership and Influences43:34 Concerns and Challenges46:05 Reflections and Future Outlook
How did Gary Tenkman go from a first-generation college graduate who felt like a fish out of water in finance to CEO of Ultimus Fund Solutions, a $475+ AUI award-winning fund? It sure wasn't easy. It took grit. It took being willing to get uncomfortable, fail, and learn (rinse, repeat). Grab your headphones and get ready for a backstory chock-full of lessons from places you'd least expect. Listen in as Gary discusses: His backstory — from first-generation college student paying his own way to rocking the CEO seat The importance of being willing to get uncomfortable, fail, and learn (rinse, repeat)What it looks like to be an introvert in a very forward-facing CEO role How being an introvert is one of the things that makes him a great leader The power of strategic scaling – why he considers culture first and profit second when considering acquisitions More about Gary Tenkman: Gary Tenkman is Chief Executive Officer of Ultimus Fund Solutions, the largest independent registered fund administrator and one of the largest private fund administrators in the U.S. As CEO, Gary works closely with the Ultimus executive team and board members with responsibility for providing strategic growth, financial, and operational leadership for Ultimus and its over 900 employees. Gary has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Ultimus in 2014 as COO and was named CEO in 2019. Gary currently also serves on the Board of Governors for the Investment Company Institute.Resources mentioned in this episode:Book: Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager, Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong about the World--And Why Things Are Better Than You Think - - -Make The Boutique Investment Collective part of your Billion Dollar Backstory. Gain access to invaluable resources, expert coaches, and a supportive community of other boutique founders, fund managers, and investment pros. Join Havener Capital's exclusive membership
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode is with Alex Chaloff, the CIO of a large and sophisticated private wealth management firm that is very active in private markets.Alex is Chief Investment Officer of Bernstein's $125B+ private wealth management unit within $725B AUM AllianceBernstein. He was previously the Head of Alternative Asset Strategies. Prior to joining Bernstein in 2005, he was a MD for Wilshire Associates, serving on the firm's investment committee. Prior to that, he worked in fund accounting operations at a global custodian in Boston.Alex and I had a fascinating conversation about: How to approach private markets asset allocation.Why he's doing the job that he always wanted to do.How to think about portfolio construction.The importance of patience.The questions about liquidity.Why structure matters.Thanks Alex for coming on the show to share your wisdom and views.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency. To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products. Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message01:18 Podcast Theme Song01:35 Welcome to the Podcast01:59 Introducing Alex Chaloff03:01 Alex Chaloff's Career Jurney03:49 Transition to Bernstein04:16 Current Role and Responsibilities05:26 Investment Strategy and Market Insights06:58 Active vs Passive Investment11:35 Middle Market Focus14:26 Evaluating Fund Managers18:28 Lessons Learned in Fund Management20:51 Allocating to Private Markets22:38 Liquidity and Risk Management27:01 Current Market Opportunities31:01 The Perception of Infrequent Reporting31:38 Private Wealth and Market Fluctuations32:21 Understanding Liquidity Concerns32:54 The Future of Private Market Investments33:38 Challenges in Public Market Benchmarks34:45 GP and LP Dynamics in Private Markets36:58 Product Innovation in Private Markets38:30 Evergreen Structures and Asset Allocation39:20 Vintage Diversification Strategy42:07 Lessons from the Current Market Cycle42:30 Next Generation Investors and Impact Investing46:13 Double Bottom Line Investing48:24 Concerns in Private Debt Markets51:33 Opportunities in Venture Capital54:36 Favorite Alternative Investments and Future Trends
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.On today's episode, we are joined by Mercer Investments' US Financial Intermediaries Leader Gregg Sommer and CAIS' MD and Head of Investments Neil Blundell.Gregg and Neil bring deep experience and backgrounds in private markets to discuss how alternatives can be further adopted by the wealth channel.Gregg is Mercer's US Financial Intermediaries Leader, serving US wealth management and family office clients. He is a member of Mercer's Wealth Leadership Team, Wealth Management Strategic Research and Investment Committees, and the Investment Policy Committee. He joined Mercer's Investments business in 2009 and is based in Denver. Gregg began his career at U.S. Trust and over the last 35 years has held several executive positions in the investment industry. He has a comprehensive investment, business, and risk management background and has managed many successful investment teams focused on risk assessment, asset allocation, due diligence, portfolio management, organizational evaluation, and financial analysis across both private and public investment strategies. Gregg served as Chief Financial and Operating Officer of a firm that managed real estate and private equity and debt portfolios and has been a Principal and Portfolio Risk Officer for RCM, a Commodity Trading Advisor. Additionally, he was a founding Partner at Global Trading Partners, a trading firm focused on global market relationships.Neil brings over 20 years of experience in private markets to CAIS. He recently worked at Invesco as the Global Head of Client Solutions and Alternatives for the Investment Solutions team. He was responsible for developing and managing over $90B in customized multi-asset investment strategies spanning both traditional and alternative solutions and was a member of the team's executive committee, investment committee, and chair of the alternative investment committee. Prior to Invesco, Neil was at BlackRock for 10+ years, where he was most recently Managing Director and Alternatives Platform Head within the Institutional Client Business.Gregg, Neil, and I had a fascinating discussion about how the wealth channel can approach alternatives and how they can think about both diligence and customization. We covered:The case for alternatives.How advisors currently approach alternatives and how they can think about it differently going forward.How to think about portfolio construction that includes alternatives.How alts can help advisors differentiate their practice and attract clients.Following the fast river in a career and why alternatives are “the fast river.”The meaning of “structure over strategy.”The rise in popularity of evergreen funds.Thanks Gregg and Neil for coming on the show to share your views and experience in private markets. We hope you enjoy.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency. To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products. Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to Sponsor, Ultimus Fund Solutions01:17 Podcast Opening and Guest Introduction01:58 Guest Backgrounds and Career Highlights03:43 Discussion on Wealth Channel and Alternatives03:51 The Case for Alternatives07:47 The Evolution of Private Debt08:23 The Moment It Clicked for Alts12:08 Institutional vs. Wealth Channel Approaches13:54 Educating the Wealth Channel15:47 Evergreen Funds and Wealth Channel19:29 Generational Wealth Transfer20:04 Current Market Trends and Private Markets25:29 Importance of Due Diligence in Alternatives26:33 Advisor Allocation Trends26:53 Expected Allocations in the Next Year27:07 Private Equity and Credit Insights27:17 Real Estate and Hedge Funds Outlook27:27 Emerging Infrastructure Strategies27:47 CAIS Platform Overview28:17 Transactional Volume Trends28:36 Registered Funds Growth29:30 Institutional vs. Wealth Channel Behavior30:25 Customization in Private Markets31:22 Technology's Role in Wealth Management35:52 The Importance of Brand in Investments39:26 Strategic Partnerships in Wealth Management39:56 Concerns About Private Markets Growth43:36 Evaluating Manager's Edge45:54 Future of Alternative InvestmentsDisclosureThis content is for institutional investors and for information purposes only. It does not contain investment, financial, legal, tax or any other advice and should not be relied upon for this purpose. The materials are not tailored to your particular personal and/or financial situation. If you require advice based on your specific circumstances, you should contact a professional adviser. Opinions expressed are those of the speakers as of the date of the recording, are subject to change without notice and do not necessarily reflect Mercer's opinions.
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode features a guest who has consistently and astutely figured out the growth areas in private markets.We are joined by Manulife's new Global Head of Private Markets Anne Valentine Andrews. She's responsible for the strategy, business development, and growth of Manulife Investment Management's private markets business. Manulife has a platform that spans real estate, infrastructure, timber, agriculture, private equity, and credit.Anne has a comprehensive and informed purview of both private markets trends and of the different asset classes. She brings together the CIOs from each asset class in the Manulife business and works with the global product group to drive private markets product innovation across the institutional, retail, and retirement channels.Anne has a wealth of experience in private markets and in infrastructure in particular. She joined Manulife from BlackRock, where she was most recently Global Head of Infrastructure and Real Estate. Previously, she was Co-Head and Chief Operating Officer for the Morgan Stanley infrastructure platform and was a Director at Macquarie Bank.Anne and I had a fascinating conversation about the evolution of private markets and how to build out a private markets investment platform and its brand. We discussed:How to approach building a private markets investment platform at an industry behemoth.Why culture matters at an investment firm.The continued consolidation of alternative asset managers.What it means to connect real assets with real money.How to build a brand and educate investors.How to bring private markets investment opportunities into retirement accounts.The opportunity in infrastructure investing.Thanks Anne for coming on the show to share your experience and wisdom on private markets. We hope you enjoy.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency. To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products. Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message from Ultimus Fund Solutions01:18 Podcast Opening and Guest Introduction03:39 Anne Valentine Andrews' Career Journey04:42 Evolution of the Infrastructure Investments05:41 Infrastructure's Resilience and Growth06:27 Building a Private Markets Platform14:28 Challenges and Strategies in Making Acquisitions17:12 Evaluating Culture and Integration in Asset Management18:47 Building a Comprehensive Platform20:20 Educating Investors and Expanding Access23:29 Future of Alternatives in Retirement Accounts26:43 Platformization of Alternatives28:01 Building and Marketing a Trustworthy Brand in Financial Services29:30 Learning from Other Industries: Amazon's Influence31:15 The Evolution of Asset Management31:57 Adapting to Market Changes and Mega Trends33:34 The Importance of Long-Term Investment Strategies34:33 Decarbonization and Natural Capital35:32 The Importance of Long-Term Thinking40:02 Connecting Real Assets to Real Money45:42 Risks and Opportunities in Infrastructure Investment48:03 The Role of Scale in Private Markets in Infrastructure49:21 Future of Alternative InvestmentsThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers, are subject to change as market and other conditions warrant, and do not constitute investment advice or a recommendation regarding any specific product or security. 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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode is one of evergreen importance. We talk with one of the pioneers in the evergreen fund space.Rob Collins, a Partner, Co-Head of Private Wealth, and Head of the New York office and a member of the Global Executive Board at Partners Group, a $147B+ AUM alternative asset manager, joins the podcast to discuss how Partners Group started the evergreen fund space in the early 2000s.Rob has deeply evolved perspectives on both evergreen funds and working with the wealth channel. He leads Partners Group's US private wealth and defined contribution practice and is President, Portfolio Manager, and Member of the Board of Managers of Partners Group Private Equity (Master Fund), LLC. He also chairs Partners Group USA's Investment Committee. He joined the firm in 2005, only 4 years after Partners Group was the first firm to launch an evergreen private equity structure.Rob and I had a fascinating conversation about what evergreen funds are, the mechanics of how they work, and why they can make sense for investors – both individual and institutions. We discussed:What Partners Group saw in the early 2000s that made them decide to create the evergreen private equity fund structure.Why it's taken the industry time to adopt evergreen funds.How to think about returns with evergreen funds.Why institutions — in addition to wealth advisors — have used evergreen funds.Why the time, money, and liability questions of private equity fund investments make evergreens a fit for many advisors.The importance of compounding and how it relates to evergreen funds.The challenges and nuances with managing evergreen funds.Why “life is too short for capital calls.”How does private equity go from being sold to being bought?What can the industry do to continue to remove pain points for the wealth channel?Thanks Rob for coming on the show to share your thoughts and wisdom on private markets and the importance of one of the biggest trends in private markets, evergreen funds. We hope you enjoy.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to Ultimus Fund Solutions01:18 Podcast Opening and Theme Song01:52 Welcome to Alt Goes Mainstream01:59 Introducing Rob Collins and Evergreen Funds02:24 Rob Collins' Background and Role at Partners Group04:18 Growth and Innovation at Partners Group05:46 Evergreen Solutions for Clients07:02 The Importance of Flexibility in Evergreen Funds09:56 Evergreen Funds vs. Traditional Structures11:38 The Rise of Evergreen Funds29:48 Challenges and Risks of Evergreen Structures30:01 Balancing Growth and Performance in Evergreen Funds34:57 Challenges for General Partners35:40 Expanding with New Products36:23 Trends in Private Markets36:56 Evergreen Funds and Private Companies37:27 Life is Too Short for Capital Calls38:52 Shift from Public to Private Markets40:24 Liquidity in Evergreen Funds41:50 Building a Resilient Diversified Portfolio43:05 Managing Investor Expectations44:26 Control in Portfolio Construction46:48 Positioning Evergreen Funds52:13 Evergreen vs. Closed-End Funds54:43 Innovating Asset Allocation Frameworks57:12 Educating Distribution Professionals01:00:26 Consultative Sales Approach for Evergreen Sales Professionals01:02:03 Future Growth in Private Markets01:03:47 Rob's Favorite Alternative Investment01:04:42 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsA word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency. To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products. Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.I've been having many conversations with GPs and LPs over the past few months — and it feels like we've reached a point in private markets where both sides are trying to figure out how to navigate this space, from a product perspective and a technology perspective. To better understand these issues, I asked Lawrence Calcano, Chairman & CEO of iCapital, the largest platform in the space and a business that is in the middle of much of the flows of activity between GPs and LPs, to come back on the show to dive deeper into these topics.The main topic of conversation? The evolution of the different service models that enable GPs to unlock access to private markets for more LPs.As private markets welcomes more investors to the space, the how becomes as important as the why. How can investors gain access to private markets in ways that work for them?How can alternative asset managers better serve those investors? How can this all be done in a responsible, thoughtful way that sets up both investors and private markets for success in the long-term?Lawrence and I had a fascinating conversation. We discussed:How can operational efficiency across the entire value chain lower fees?Where do technological innovations like distributed ledger and AI factor into industry transformation?How important is education in driving adoption of alternative investments?How model portfolios and customization can transform the investor experience.Platform versus point solutions.Overestimating and underestimating market trends and market size.Why effortless is a myth.Thanks Lawrence for coming on the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast to share your thoughtful perspectives on the industry and its continued evolution.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to Ultimus Fund Solutions01:18 Welcome to Alt Goes Mainstream and Introduction to Lawrence Calcano02:26 Navigating Private Markets03:36 Holistic Solutions for GPs and LPs03:57 Importance of Education in Alts04:46 Understanding Alts in Portfolios06:50 Lowering Fees Across the Chain07:32 Technology and Tools for Advisors08:36 Success in the Wealth Channel10:21 Investment Product Innovations11:44 Direct Relationships in Private Markets13:26 Operationalizing Cost Structure Changes14:21 The Role of AI and Data14:43 Fee Evolution in Private Markets15:31 Operationalizing New Workflows16:06 Long-Term Industry Investments18:37 Collaboration in the Industry and Education20:34 Model Portfolios and Customization23:04 Addressing Liquidity Concerns24:18 Democratization of Private Markets25:14 Platform vs. Point Solutions31:14 The Importance of Scale38:53 Moving Fast and Moving Slow 40:33 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsA word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.
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Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.His career started when someone said to him, “well, have you thought about venture capital? We don't think that you'd be any good at it.”The rest is history.Today's episode features one of the legends of the venture capital industry.Peter Barris joined New Enterprise Associates in 1992 after a storied operating career as President and COO at Legent Corporation and an executive at GE Information Services. He served as Managing General Partner and Chairman of NEA from 1999 to March 2024. Under Peter's leadership, NEA saw tremendous success, growing into one of the world's largest venture capital firms and raising the largest-ever venture capital fund a number of times. Today, NEA's AUM stands over $25B.Peter was responsible for investing in a number of foundational and industry-transforming technology companies, including Salesforce.com, UUNET, Groupon, WebMD, Workday, CareerBuilder, Tempus, and more.It was an honor to talk with Peter, who has such rich perspectives as both an operator and investor.We had a fascinating discussion about the early days of venture capital and how the industry has evolved. We covered:The inside story of how almost every other Partner said no but Peter's investment turned out to be a 75x return.What's the “best characteristic and the death characteristic” of an entrepreneur?In today's hypercompetitive market, do VCs have enough time to make good decisions?Why the world of venture capital is about influence.What does it mean to earn an entrepreneur's trust as a VC?Why VCs with operating backgrounds can bring unique value to startups.How NEA came up with the term "Venture Growth Equity."How can a VC tell that a founder is good at experimentation and that they have the good judgment?Why specialization and domain expertise are prerequisites in today's venture industry.The importance of relying on instinct to make great investments.Why the business plan that is bet on is not always the business plan that ultimately succeeds.Thanks Peter for coming on the show. It was an honor and a pleasure to hear your views on the evolution of an industry and for you to share your wisdom and experiences.Show Notes00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message from Ultimus01:55 Guest Introduction: Peter Barris01:59 Peter Barris' Career Beginnings as an Operator03:43 How Peter decided to join NEA04:31 Early Days at NEA12:30 First Investment Experience – The world of venture capital is about influence15:07 How to Influence a Company when You Don't Control the Company21:48 Scaling Businesses: When Scale Can be a Moat - The Groupon Example26:41 The Art of Experimentation29:16 The Most Important Characteristic of Successful Entrepreneurs and the Death Characteristic30:40 The Groupon Investment: A Case Study33:08 The Evolution of Venture Capital Decision Making33:58 Specialization and Competition in Modern Venture Capital38:10 How NEA Came Up with the Term: Venture Growth Equity46:04 The Impact of Scale in Venture Capital50:49 The Future of Venture Capital and Industry Evolution59:16 Lessons Learned in Venture Capital01:02:08 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsA word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency. To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products. Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode features the architects behind one of the industry's faster growing wealth management platforms, NewEdge.We welcome NewEdge CEO, Managing Partner, and Co-Founder Rob Sechan and NewEdge CIO Cameron Dawson.Both Rob and Cameron have a wealth of experience in both wealth management and private markets. Rob has over two decades of experience in financial services, beginning his career as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley, before running a family office business as a Managing Director at Lehman Brothers. He later joined UBS as a Managing Director and Head of the Intellectual Capital Subcommittee, where he helped guide the firm's tactical investment process for wealthy families and institutional clients before founding NewEdge in 2020. Cameron was the Chief Market Strategist at Fieldpoint Private Securities and a Senior Equity Analyst at Bank of America before joining NewEdge as CIO.Since its founding in 2020, NewEdge has grown to over $44B AUM, supports over 300 financial advisors. NewEdge has built a platform that combines wealth management, technology, custody, research, and alternatives capabilities. They've built out a sophisticated private markets investment practice, which we unpacked in detail on today's podcast.Rob, Cameron, and I had a fascinating discussion. We covered:The transformation in wealth management and the approach that NewEdge has taken in the independent wealth channel.The evolution of Super RIAs.The role of alternatives in wealth management. Navigating client psyche and market cycles.The importance of due diligence and why fee discipline matters in private markets.The importance of liquidity in a client's portfolio.Why portfolio construction is key in the wealth channel.Thanks Rob and Cameron for coming on the show to share your thoughtful views on wealth management and private markets.Show Notes00:00 Introduction and Ultimus Sponsor Message01:21 Welcome to the Podcast02:03 Introducing NewEdge Wealth and the Guests02:20 Rob Sechan's Journey in Wealth Management07:46 Cameron Dawson's Perspective on NewEdge11:45 The Role of Alternatives in Wealth Management20:09 The Evolution of Super RIAs24:10 Investment Strategies and Client Focus31:31 Balancing Proactivity and Client Sensitivity31:56 The Importance of Transparency and Differentiation32:30 Navigating Client Psyche and Market Cycles33:33 The Role of Alternatives in Portfolios36:05 Private Equity Opportunities and Challenges38:00 Fee Discipline and Alpha Generation51:57 Engaging with Wealth Channels56:52 Favorite Alternative Investments59:27 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsA word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency. To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products. Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.On today's show, we turned the tables. We welcomed famed podcast co-host of Animal Spirits and The Compound and Friends and writer at The Irrelevant Investor, and Managing Partner and Director of Research at $4B AUM Ritholtz Wealth Management Michael Batnick to come on the show to share a wealth manager's perspective on private markets.Michael's career has taken a number of fascinating turns. He started selling insurance, before a chance meeting on the platform of the subway station with Josh Brown of Ritholtz Wealth Management after a New York Knicks loss led to a job offer to work with Josh at RWM. At Ritholtz, Michael has been an integral part of the team that has helped to drive the firm's growth, leading with content and education. Each of the firm's Partners have built impressive content platforms across blogs, books, and podcasts. Their thoughtful approaches to investing come through in their work — and it's translated to how they think about private markets. Michael provided interesting viewpoints on why alternatives have yet to be adopted by many advisors and the challenges with adopting alternatives products.Michael and I had a fascinating discussion at the intersection of wealth and alts. Michael and I covered:His journey into wealth management and the lessons he has learned along the way.The importance of education and networking in the wealth management industry.How he thinks about risk in public and private markets.The evolution of wealth management as a business.Why alternatives products are still sold and not bought.The importance of staying focused on fundamentals and long-term investing.The workflow challenges that alternative investments have for a wealth management firm.How and why content can develop views, educate, and build brand in wealth management and private markets.Thanks Michael for coming on the show to share your thoughts and wisdom on investing.Show Notes02:03 Introduction to Alt Goes Mainstream 02:43 Guest Introduction: Michael Batnick 03:00 Michael's Early Career and Challenges 07:26 Meeting Josh Brown and Career Breakthrough 08:35 Lessons from the Insurance World 09:20 Creating Content and Building a Brand 10:58 Investing Philosophy and Market Insights 14:27 Young Investors and Market Psychology 19:13 Public vs. Private Markets 29:25 Advisors and Private Investments 34:21 Customization and Differentiation in Private Markets 34:50 Challenges in Pitching Investments to Clients 35:09 Operational Hurdles in Alternative Investments 35:34 The Role of Relationship Managers 36:16 Building and Managing Alts Portfolios 43:04 Market Dynamics and Investment Strategies 53:43 Content Creation in Wealth Management 58:53 The Future of Wealth Management with AI 01:01:46 Quick Fire Round: Market Predictions and Insights 01:05:19 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsA word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency. To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products. Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode features a masterclass in private markets from a guest who has seen it all.Jim Strang is a deeply experienced private equity professional who has been part of the industry as a GP, LP, investor, consultant, and now a teacher, board member, and advisor to a number of firms.I'd probably have to spend a good few pages going through everything that Jim has done and is currently doing in private markets. He's a practitioner and a teacher, an expert and an operator. After an illustrious career that was punctuated as Chairman EMEA of Hamilton Lane, one of the largest LPs in private markets globally, he now serves in a number of board and advisor roles, which include Chairman of the Board at HgCapital Trust plc, Senior Advisor to CVC Capital Partners, Advisor at Bain & Company, and Director at Pictet Alternative Advisors.Jim and I had a fascinating conversation about the evolution of private markets and what the future holds for large and small funds alike, as well as LPs. We discussed:The step function changes that take private markets from $15T to $30T of AUM.Why traditional asset managers may struggle to replicate the capabilities of alternative asset managers in private markets.The importance of partnerships having a clear ambition and alignment if they want to build a scaled platform.The challenges that managers in the middle face as large platforms and specialist managers are the differentiated firms in the eyes of LPs.Why GPs need to find innovative solutions to address the needs of different types of investors.Why building a strong brand is crucial to success in the wealth channel.Thanks Jim for coming on the show to share your wisdom and experience on private markets.This episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency. To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products. Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message02:06 Podcast Theme Song02:44 Guest Introduction: Jim Strang02:52 Jim Strang's Career Overview05:35 State of Private Markets: Challenges and Opportunities08:04 Fundraising Dynamics in Private Equity11:25 European Private Equity: Evolution and Insights15:01 Scaling Challenges and Ambitions in Private Equity25:41 Technology and Innovation in Private Equity32:47 Challenges in Organizational Analysis33:56 Psychological Assessments in Investment Decisions35:48 Effective Questioning Techniques for LPs36:29 Transparency and Culture in Investment Firms37:34 Evolution of Asset Management38:41 Public vs. Private Asset Managers40:27 Generational Shifts in Private Equity Firms44:12 Growth and Democratization of Private Markets48:40 Liquidity Challenges in Private Markets54:45 Quick Fire Round: Insights on Private Markets01:00:10 Entertainment Investments: Music Royalties and Sports01:04:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
With The Bloodbash only a few days, we jumped online with the five bands who will be entertaining the masses over two nights. Here are all the things that were said, The Bloodbash is a two night music fest put together by ourselves and Resist The Throne in support of and raising money for The Canadian Blood Services. The boys from Resist the Throne will be joined on stage by Complicit, The Scarecrowz, Ultimus, and Wyntr. This is us talking to each of those amazing bands. Enjoy
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Pleb Miner Monthly Episode 13 Show Notes Holiday greetings from the Pleb Miner Mafia and the Ungovernable Misfits! Thank You to Yooper for his wonderful holiday greeting! Statistics brought to you by Lincoin Mining. This episode was recorded very early in December, the show notes will contain more recent statistics Lincoin Mining is a pool, an ASIC management hub, and energy trading platform. Ask about bundling services. Statistics Summary Global Hashrate 30 MA - 499 EH/s Other Mining pools of note: Foundry – 144 EH/s, Antpool 135 EH/s, F2 Pool 62 EH/s, CK Pool-134 PH, and Kano-18 PH. Hash Value – 303,109 sats per/PH/day ~ $128 Big numbers 12/15 & 12/16 Network Difficulty – 67.31 Trillion TX fees/block reward – Great numbers since early November. Highlights of December include: 12/5-32.63%, 12/13-37%, 12/14-47%, 12/15-62% $115 million spent on BRC-20 $141 million on Inscriptions. The mempool is backed up and fees are high, but mining is profitable once again. Stay up to date with Statistical research by visiting Lens.Lincoin.com Boty didn't answer our phone call, what's up with him? Bitesize Bitcoin Sponsored by the Lake Satoshi Beach Retreat by Bitcoin101.io The Lake Satoshi retreat is an inclusive event, welcoming individuals of all levels of experience with Bitcoin. With a focus on education, community, and fun; the retreat provides a unique experience for anyone interested in the world of Bitcoin. Learn from industry professionals or simply enjoy the lake. The annual Lake Satoshi Bitcoin retreat is an experience you won't want to miss. This is Pleb Culture and Community at its best. Please consider going now, before you make all of your summer plans. Tickets can be purchased at LakeSatoshi.com Bitesize Bitcoin is not so Bitesize in this episode, we got deep and hard. We break down the launch of Ocean Pool Diverter's explanation of Luke Dashjr's Knots and how it affects Whirlpool and BIP-47. Read it here on UngovernableMisfits.com Uncomfortable truths of Bitcoin mining pools. We can say there are only a few “primary pools” A primary pool should tick three boxes 1. Create its block template 2. Own/control the coinbase transaction 3. Sign the block (Could be optional) Most FPPS pools are incapable of meeting these criteria. Binance #4 with 53 EH Luxor #6 with 17 EH BTC.com #8 with 10.8 EH EMCD #7 pool with 11.6 EH Poolin # 12 with 5.4 Ultimus #17 with 1.85 eH Are all just hashrate aggregators and are many simply buying labels from antpool? ACTION NEWS!!! Sponsored by Clothing and Art on Ungovernable Misfits Follow Alex for more mining ALPHA and to buy gear. The Bitcoin Bugle: Bitcoin's Water Usage by Richard Greaser Background music: Sepultura - Smoke on the Watewr Miners Steal Electricity in Minnesota What is a Co-op Wrap Up Merry Christmas Everyone! From Max, Jon, Mr. Crown, The Pleb Miner Mafia, and the Meshtadel. May the New Year bring you all health, happiness, and peace.
Pleb Miner Monthly Episode 13 Holiday greetings from the Pleb Miner Mafia and the Ungovernable Misfits! Thank You to Yooper for his wonderful holiday greeting! Statistics brought to you by Lincoin Mining. This episode was recorded very early in December, the show notes will contain more recent statistics Lincoin Mining is a pool, an ASIC management hub, and energy trading platform. Ask about bundling services. Statistics Summary Global Hashrate 30 MA - 499 EH/s Other Mining pools of note: Foundry – 144 EH/s, Antpool 135 EH/s, F2 Pool 62 EH/s, CK Pool-134 PH, and Kano-18 PH. Hash Value – 303,109 sats per/PH/day ~ $128 Big numbers 12/15 & 12/16 Network Difficulty – 67.31 Trillion TX fees/block reward – Great numbers since early November. Highlights of December include: 12/5-32.63%, 12/13-37%, 12/14-47%, 12/15-62% $115 million spent on BRC-20 $141 million on Inscriptions. The mempool is backed up and fees are high, but mining is profitable once again. Stay up to date with Statistical research by visiting Lens.Lincoin.com Boty didn't answer our phone call, what's up with him? Bitesize Bitcoin Sponsored by the Lake Satoshi Beach Retreat by Bitcoin101.io The Lake Satoshi retreat is an inclusive event, welcoming individuals of all levels of experience with Bitcoin. With a focus on education, community, and fun; the retreat provides a unique experience for anyone interested in the world of Bitcoin. Learn from industry professionals or simply enjoy the lake. The annual Lake Satoshi Bitcoin retreat is an experience you won't want to miss. This is Pleb Culture and Community at its best. Please consider going now, before you make all of your summer plans. Tickets can be purchased at LakeSatoshi.com Bitesize Bitcoin is not so Bitesize in this episode, we got deep and hard. We break down the launch of Ocean Pool Diverter's explanation of Luke Dashjr's Knots and how it affects Whirlpool and BIP-47. Read it here on UngovernableMisfits.com Uncomfortable truths of Bitcoin mining pools. We can say there are only a few “primary pools” A primary pool should tick three boxes 1. Create its block template 2. Own/control the coinbase transaction 3. Sign the block (Could be optional) Most FPPS pools are incapable of meeting these criteria. Binance #4 with 53 EH Luxor #6 with 17 EH BTC.com #8 with 10.8 EH EMCD #7 pool with 11.6 EH Poolin # 12 with 5.4 Ultimus #17 with 1.85 eH Are all just hashrate aggregators and are many simply buying labels from antpool? ACTION NEWS!!! Sponsored by Clothing and Art on Ungovernable Misfits Follow Alex for more mining ALPHA and to buy gear. The Bitcoin Bugle: Bitcoin's Water Usage by Richard Greaser Background music: Sepultura - Smoke on the Watewr Miners Steal Electricity in Minnesota What is a Co-op Wrap Up Merry Christmas Everyone! From Max, Jon, Mr. Crown, The Pleb Miner Mafia, and the Meshtadel. May the New Year bring you all health, happiness, and peace.
How did Gary Tenkman go from a first-generation college graduate who felt like a fish out of water in finance to CEO of Ultimus Fund Solutions, a $475+ AUI award-winning fund? It sure wasn't easy. It took grit. It took being willing to get uncomfortable, fail, and learn (rinse, repeat). Grab your headphones and get ready for a backstory chock-full of lessons from places you'd least expect. Listen in as Gary discusses: – His backstory — from first-generation college student paying his own way to rocking the CEO seat – The importance of being willing to get uncomfortable, fail, and learn (rinse, repeat)– What it looks like to be an introvert in a very forward-facing CEO role – How being an introvert is one of the things that makes him a great leader – The power of strategic scaling – why he considers culture first and profit second when considering acquisitions More about Gary Tenkman: Gary Tenkman is Chief Executive Officer of Ultimus Fund Solutions, the largest independent registered fund administrator and one of the largest private fund administrators in the U.S. As CEO, Gary works closely with the Ultimus executive team and board members with responsibility for providing strategic growth, financial, and operational leadership for Ultimus and its over 900 employees. Gary has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Ultimus in 2014 as COO and was named CEO in 2019. Gary currently also serves on the Board of Governors for the Investment Company Institute.Want More Help With Storytelling? + Subscribe to my newsletter to get a weekly email that helps you use your words to power your growth:https://www.stacyhavener.com/subscribe Resources mentioned in this episode:Books: Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager, Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong about the World--And Why Things Are Better Than You Think - - - Thank you to our Billion Dollar Backstory podcast sponsor: Ultimus Fund Solutions. You want to launch an interval fund (but don't know where to start). Ultimus has your back. Their in-depth guide answers your real questions.
My guest today is Chris Heivly, Co-Founder of MapQuest and a Venture Partner at Atrium Capital. He serves as Managing Partner at The Startup Factory. He is the founder of the Big Top Job Fair. Previously, he was Executive Vice President of Ultimus Software. He served as a Board Member at Momentum. Prior to Ultimus, he was Chairman of Agular Systems after serving as its Chief Executive Officer and President. Before Agular, he served Rand McNally as President and led Andersen Consulting (Accenture). Earlier in his career, he was Vice President of 77 Capital Corporation. The topic is his book Build The Fort: Why 5 Simple Lessons You Learned as a 10 year-old Can Set You Up for Startup Success. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: MapQuest journey How AOL became successful Evolution of technology Financial crisis Microstrategy Startup success Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!
My guest today is Chris Heivly, Co-Founder of MapQuest and a Venture Partner at Atrium Capital. He serves as Managing Partner at The Startup Factory. He is the founder of the Big Top Job Fair. Previously, he was Executive Vice President of Ultimus Software. He served as a Board Member at Momentum. Prior to Ultimus, he was Chairman of Agular Systems after serving as its Chief Executive Officer and President. Before Agular, he served Rand McNally as President and led Andersen Consulting (Accenture). Earlier in his career, he was Vice President of 77 Capital Corporation. The topic is his book Build The Fort: Why 5 Simple Lessons You Learned as a 10 year-old Can Set You Up for Startup Success. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: MapQuest journey How AOL became successful Evolution of technology Financial crisis Microstrategy Startup success Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!
Bob Dorsey is the co-founder and Vice Chairman of Ultimus Fund Solutions. In this episode, Bob and I discuss:His backstory: from butcher markets to financial marketsWhy FinTech is a people business How the root of solving problems doesn't differ based on your industryHow to keep a “people first” culture as you scaleAn important lesson he learned about complacency from an old TV commercialAdvice for people who are contemplating an angel investment venture or private equityMore About Bob DorseyBob has over 35 years of mutual fund industry experience. Prior to co-founding Ultimus in 1999, he was President of Countrywide Fund Services, Inc. (formerly MGF Service Corp.), a registered transfer agent and mutual fund service provider. Prior to Countrywide, Bob was the Assistant Controller and Tax Manager at Carlisle Enterprises, Inc. He began his career in the tax department of Arthur Andersen's Cincinnati office. He is a graduate of Christian Brothers University and a Certified Public Accountant (Inactive).Resources mentioned in this episode:Book: On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life by John O'Leary - - - Thank you to our Billion Dollar Backstory podcast sponsor: Ultimus Fund Solutions. You want to launch an interval fund (but don't know where to start). Ultimus has your back. Their in-depth guide answers your real questions.
V tomhle díle jsme se rozhodli vymlátit prázdnou slámu a protože knižek a dalších zajímavostí jsme zmínili hodně přidáváme jejich seznam. Né že by nám teda někdo věřil, že to uděláme. - Trilogie Vzpomínka na zemi (https://audioteka.com/cz/search/cycle?query=Vzpom%C3%ADnka%20na%20Zemi) - Ekonomicke bubliny (https://audioteka.com/cz/audiobook/ekonomicke-bubliny) - Ultimus (https://audioteka.com/cz/audiobook/ultimus) - Rambo, Prvni krev (https://audioteka.com/cz/audiobook/rambo-prvni-krev) - Game engine black book Wolfenstein 3D (https://fabiensanglard.net/gebbwolf3d/) - Fast inverse square root (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_inverse_square_root) - Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It Matters (https://www.amazon.com/Good-Strategy-Bad-Difference-Matters/dp/0307886239) -Extreme ownership (https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs-ebook/dp/B0739PYQSS/) - High output management (https://www.amazon.com/High-Output-Management-Andrew-Grove-ebook/dp/B015VACHOK/) -Hratky s PI v Doomu (https://media.ccc.de/v/mch2022-236-non-euclidean-doom-what-happens-to-a-game-when-pi-is-not-3-14159-) - AI video clip Colorblinds (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEI5lHbSSNk) - Jak vytvorit vlastni stat (https://thenetworkstate.com/) Super komiks o demonovi - https://www.databazeknih.cz/knihy/zabij-nebo-budes-zabit-zabij-nebo-budes-zabit-kniha-prvni-487130
On Episode 66 of The Faerie Conclave, Alec interviews Andrew (AKA MTG Muddstah) about his Mistform Ultimus commander deck! This is one of Andrew's signature decks and is definitely a unique strategy. Join us while we discuss this spicy mono blue EDH deck!Andrew's Mistform Ultimus deck list: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/9oXy1HtiDkimb2QICBXa3wAndrew's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MTGMuddstah/featuredFollow Andrew on Twitter @MTGMuddstahCommunity Spotlight: Elder Dragon Hijinks series at https://www.youtube.com/c/AliasVEDH/featured Plus AliasV's Twitch channel at https://www.twitch.tv/aliasvFollow us on Twitter @TFC_MTGFollow us on Instagram @TFC_MTGJoin our Discord here: https://discord.gg/55uuaG5The Faerie Conclave logo was created by Kirtly Maxfield who can be found at kirtlymaxfield.comThe Faerie Conclave theme music was created by Livi Cheney who can be found as soffboilite on SoundCloud
I ve svých sedmdesáti šesti letech denně několik hodin píše články nebo knihy, jiné to už s Ondřejem Neffem nebude. „Nějak nedovedu nepsat,“ směje se ve více než hodinovém podcastu: „Až umřu, ať mi pro jistotu dají do rakve i notebook.“ Není náhodou grafoman? Uvažuje nahlas: „Podle mě grafomani píší snadno, což není můj případ. Texty neustále předělávám a celoživotně píšu pouhými třemi prsty, jak jsem se to v pěti letech naučil na maminčině psacím stroji – je to šílené!“ Nedávno vydal další obsáhlou sci-fi knihu jménem Ultimus. Příběh z odvrácené strany Měsíce rozvíjel v hlavě už od roku 1984: „Z čehož je vidět, že kvůli penězům to nedělám.“ Poslední pasáž rozhovoru je uzamčena pro nejvěrnější fanoušky podcastu, kteří nás podporují na stránce Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hostreportera. Všem podporovatelům moc děkujeme!
Kepala Suku Mojok ngobrol bareng Bilven Sandalista, aktivis sekaligus pendiri toko buku dan penerbit Ultimus. Dia media sosial dia juga mendirikan Partai Sandalista, dengan kader-kader yang loyal memantau pergerakan rezim. Partai yang memiliki tagline “Sekadar mengingatkan untuk tidak lupa cilukbaaa.”
In today's episode Adam, Digz and Luke discuss the strike time announcement of Legendary Adam Warlock and the new infinity Watch team! The changes made to the ultimus raids, YoYo finally being released from the Premium orb exclusivity but Anti Venom taking her place and much more! One of us has finished dark dimension 3! Plus all the news from the week and other things from the blog post. All this and much much more on the unofficial Marvel Strike Force Podcast - the MSF pod!! If you enjoy the podcast don't forget to subscribe and come over to our YouTube to get involved in the weekly chat! How to unlock star Lord https://youtu.be/GwgvEKNL-oE How to unlock dr octopus https://youtu.be/J3md8n0h_x8 Links to video for this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2y7Fj9XvzYp4nG2qntQpnA?Sub_confirmation=1
My Ultimus week point task. Yes I know I said 11-2 it was accidentally. London Royals finished 11-3 in S28
How wheeling and dealing via the trade market gave birth to a championship contender in S28.
On today's Lightning Build, Azhaiel joins the podcast to build a Mistform Ultimus deck concept using Moonfolk and plenty of land-based combos! You can find me on Twitter at @MTGInQuarantine. You can find the back catalog of the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Casts, and other podcast outlets.
qWest joins me to talk about his time in The DSFL, What it's like to be at the top, what winning the Ultimus would mean, a Dive into his qWestionable Show and more...
There is a lot that went on last week in Marvel Strike Force and a lot upcoming this week. I discuss what we would like to see in this week's Community Feedback blog post and more with Remanx.Moon Knight First-Hand 01:40 New Moon Event Release Method 03:21Full Shadowland Team. Buy or Sell? 05:46Shadowland T4s 06:53Shadowland Iso-8s 07:53Shadowland Best Placement 10:35Late Blitz and War Season rewards 12:15Huge effects and No public response 14:32Yags NEW in-game name 18:07Costumes Coming Soon 20:20Iso-8 Blue... Good or Bad? 23:46Second Battle Pass. Good Thing? 28:35Rem-Guardian Original New Character? 34:29Saved Squad Tabs and Alliance Management 37:58Red Stars for Ultron and Ultimus 39:38API Excitement 41:51Alliance War Changes 43:19RTA Rant 45:23 What New Game Mode is Coming? 50:09Celebrations, Maw, Zemo and Chaos Theory 53:51Blitz Poll Voting- City Characters 55:40Community Feedback Predictions 56:00WandaVision Discussion (Spoilers) 01:02:38Rumors and Speculation 01:06:42See more Remanx at:https://www.twitch.tv/remanxhttps://www.youtube.com/remanxGet up to 20% off your in-game purchases with Amazon coins:http://Coins.ValleyFlyin.com#MarvelStrikeForce VISIT WORLDWIDE NUTRITION for the best supsUse the code: Valleyflyin25 athttp://sups.valleyflyin.com for 25% off your order.Check out my second Channel at:http://bit.ly/2oHqk8ECompression shirts on Amazon:https://amzn.to/2GenXCGVALLEYFLYIN MERCH at TeePublic:http://bit.ly/VFMerchSupport the Channel on Patreon:http://bit.ly/VFPatreonPlay Marvel Strike Force on your computer with BlueStacks 4:http://bit.ly/VFBlueMY GEAR:Shure SM7B Microphone: https://amzn.to/2P2GC61Sony 4K Camcorder FDRAX33: https://amzn.to/2uWxQ2iElgato Game Capture HD60 Pro: https://amzn.to/3a6oO1oGoXLR Mixer: https://amzn.to/2uVAlSxBlue Yeti USB Microphone (my first mic) https://amzn.to/39K6o6CLogitech Webcam C920 (my first webcam) https://amzn.to/2P44yFXSubscribe to my Channel:http://bit.ly/vfchannelBecome the Best and Strongest Version of Yourself:https://www.youtube.com/c/ProfessionallyStrong?sub_confirmation=1Connect with the community on discord:http://bit.ly/valleyflyinConnect with me on Social Media! https://twitter.com/valleyflyinhttps://www.instagram.com/valleyflyin/https://www.facebook.com/Valleyflyin/My twitch channel is:http://bit.ly/vftwitchSupport the show (http://bit.ly/VFPatreon)
Ultimus week: review of the S24 playoffs
It's time for your Marvel Strike Force Weekly News Update and this week I am joined once again by MobileGamer aka OhEmGee.We discuss the latest happenings and what on the horizion for MSF.Our Topics this week include:Update Issues 01:46 Phoenix back... Still Relevant? 04:25Disappearing offer 07:19Symbiote First-Hand Thoughts- 09:24Symbiote on Offense or Defense? 12:10Scream effects on Ultimus 7 13:28Bio Gear Shortage? 15:05Iso-8 FAQ 18:15Iso-8 Pitfalls 22:28Full Matrix Milestones 26:46Ion Bottlenecks 28:50Fun Factor or Moist Efficient? 30:20Ravager Stitcher OP? 31:46SSM to milestone orbs 32:58Seasonal orbs Coming 36:31who should be next farmable She-Hulk's Blitz 39:52Domino Blitz This Week 43:09Relic Hunter Coming Back 44:35Datamines 45:45Anti-Venom When? 47:58Rumors 49:52Wrapping Up 54:10#MarvelStrikeForce VISIT WORLDWIDE NUTRITION for the best supsUse the code: Valleyflyin25at http://bit.ly/VFSportSups for 25% off your order.Check out my second Channel at:http://bit.ly/2oHqk8ECompression shirts on Amazon:https://amzn.to/2GenXCGVALLEYFLYIN MERCH at TeePublic:http://bit.ly/VFMerchSupport the Channel on Patreon:http://bit.ly/VFPatreonPlay Marvel Strike Force on your computer with BlueStacks 4:http://bit.ly/VFBlueMY GEAR:Shure SM7B Microphone: https://amzn.to/2P2GC61Sony 4K Camcorder FDRAX33: https://amzn.to/2uWxQ2iElgato Game Capture HD60 Pro: https://amzn.to/3a6oO1oGoXLR Mixer: https://amzn.to/2uVAlSxBlue Yeti USB Microphone (my first mic) https://amzn.to/39K6o6CLogitech Webcam C920 (my first webcam) https://amzn.to/2P44yFXSubscribe to my Channel:http://bit.ly/vfchannelBecome the Best and Strongest Version of Yourself:https://www.youtube.com/c/ProfessionallyStrong?sub_confirmation=1Connect with the community on discord:http://bit.ly/valleyflyinConnect with me on Social Media! https://twitter.com/valleyflyinhttps://www.instagram.com/valleyflyin/https://www.facebook.com/Valleyflyin/My twitch channel is:http://bit.ly/vftwitchSupport the show (http://bit.ly/VFPatreon)
Welcome to another deck tech for the people, by the people, for the people! Big thank you to new sponsors of the CadPop Deck Techs, Fusion Gaming Online! Find them here: fusiongamingonline.com Today's list is a personal deck of mine. It's been with me for many years and it's still unlocking it's secrets. Mistform Ultimus Will Learn You Good https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/mistform-ultimus-will-learn-you-good/?cb=1599835876 Huge thank you to all the Patreon supporters of the podcast. If you'd like to become a patron and have you deck featured, head here: https://www.patreon.com/CadPopCast Social Media locations: Twitter: @CadPopCast Facebook: Facebook.com/CadPopCast Patreon: Patreon.com/CadPopCast Music: Fresh Start by Joakim Karud https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_fresh-start Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XN-tBgJ5CVw Track Info: Title: Fresh Start by Joakim Karud Genre and Mood: Hip Hop & Rap + Funky Available on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud/fr... Bandcamp: https://joakimkarud.bandcamp.com/trac... Contact the Artist: music@joakimkarud.com https://joakimkarud.bandcamp.com https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud https://youtube.com/user/JoakimKarud https://itunes.apple.com/artist/joaki... https://open.spotify.com/artist/0iAOX... https://facebook.com/joakimkarudmusic https://joakimkarud.com/use-my-music https://patreon.com/joakimkarud https://twitter.com/JoakimKarud
The boys are back and discussing the upcoming year two celebrations! We talk about our first ANR 100% Ultimus 7 clear as we try and stay away from the coronavirus while talking about the news of the week and Red Skull's impact on the game. We have our usual questions from Discord and much, much more!
Strike Force Masters of Launch Episode 78: "Salty Chew and the Big Beautiful Blob" features BigRoyAwesome and Chewburger84 talking about all the Marvel Strike Force news of the week. Topics covered in this episode include the 2 unintentionally early Blitzes, the Ant-Man/Wasp event, the 100 Hela shards coming from Tadano Mac Japan's clearing of DD3, our thoughts on the list of 24 characters in the DD3 Valiant Orb, the new Villains campaign requirements, the 1 silver promotion credit being added to the Daily Objectives, the Ultimus raid launch rework, Hemidall to Arena store, the datamines/rumors about Blitz auto sim and the Black Order, and more! As always, we close out the show by answering Questions from Discord from all of our awesome listeners. Join us on the Strike Force: Masters of Launch Discord! https://discord.gg/4BjpweN
Grupo Telegram: https://t.me/marvelstrikeforcepodcast iTunes, Spotify y otras plataformas Síguenos en: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MobilePaladins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mobile-Paladins-187778258759770/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mobilepaladins Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuk5Qsf71owseb8guFaECw Canción: Spiderbait- Ghost Rider In the Sky (Ghost Rider soundtrack) MV Fénix: Oro en Guerras de nuevo STATUS HAOKARLOS 75 Colección 3,20M | Equipo 308k Shuri cat 13 y Científica casi 12 (+50k) Ultrón, Minnerva, Fénix y Coloso Nivel 75 (Magneto?) Farmeando Spiderverso Batiburrillo: Equipos guerra: Sobrenaturales, 4F, Asgardianos ALEIXKIDD Nivel 75 Colección 3,37 | Equipo 366k Mister Siniestro Desbloqueado FarmeandoPara fenix a 7*, Shocker, Falcon, y Mariposa. A falta de Korath y Ultimus, Todos los perosnajes ni esbirros a cat.9 Top 26 Arena ACTUALIDAD - QUÉ HA PASADO/ESTÁ PASANDO Llegan los ASGARDIANOS https://www.marvelstrikeforce.com/en/updates/blog-update-11-22 Heimdall, Sif Thor y Loki upgrades. Próximo Legendario: Rayo Negro (Necesitará 5 Asgardianos a 5*) Llegará en Enero ¿y los Merodeadores? No hubo asalto ruin de Mr. Siniestro Calendario de Navidad Actualización 3.7: https://www.marvelstrikeforce.com/en/updates/release-notes-3-7 Ultimus, Korath y Cyborg Kree Inumanos: Yo-Yo y Rayo Negro FUTURO - QUÉ VIENE https://www.marvelstrikeforce.com/en/updates/blog-update-11-15 Campaña HEIMDALL (8 días) Rasgo Guerrero Galáctico Asalto de Strife
Grupo Telegram: https://t.me/marvelstrikeforcepodcast iTunes, Spotify y otras plataformas Síguenos en: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MobilePaladins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mobile-Paladins-187778258759770/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mobilepaladins Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuk5Qsf71owseb8guFaECw Canción: Spiderbait- Ghost Rider In the Sky (Ghost Rider soundtrack) MV Fénix: Oro en Guerras y fichaje estrella: MONONOKE Cantera STATUS HAOKARLOS 74 Colección 3,04M | Equipo 296k Ha costado… pero he desbloqueado a Fénix a 7* Subiendo AIM, SS y Sobrenaturales Farmeando Siniestros, AIM, Falcon y Chavelita Top35 Arena ALEIXKIDD Nivel 74 Colección 3,22 | Equipo 366k Fenix Desbloqueada Hela 5* rojas y Siniestro 4* Elsa 4* y Coulson 5* ACTUALIDAD - QUÉ HA PASADO/ESTÁ PASANDO - Nuevos personajes: Hela Mr. Siniestro Strife ? Equipo de Merodeadores (Luego hablamos de ellos) Evento de campaña de Elsa Bloodstone y Mr. Siniestro. Asaltos de HELA Eventos legendarios de SHURI y FÉNIX Cambios en los objetos dorados. Más aparición en la tienda normal y en la de guerra. Calendario de Festín: 4 Red Star Orb and 70 Red Star Promotion Credits! FUTURO - QUÉ VIENE STRIFE MR. SINIESTRO Asalto Ojo de Halcón Evento Legendario: Star-lord ¿Mejor equipo de ULTIMUS VII?
Strike Force Masters of Launch Episode 65: Techwing vs Sinister - who will rule Ultimus VII? has Chewburger84 and Bigroyawesome fresh and rearing to go after a week off for another great episode! We cover the usual news of the week, re-cover sinister's kit and then discuss our experiences in Ultimus VII since we have been playing with the latest U7 meta variants and discuss the Maruaders possible impact in U7. Will Sinister knock Falcon out of the sky? Is there a better team than Techwing? This episode answers this and much much more!!!
Strike Force Masters of Launch Episode 64: "Marvel Strike Force's Value For Your Money, Trick Or Treat?" features BigRoyAwesome and the returning Chewburger84 talking about all the Marvel Strike Force news of the week. Topics covered in this episode include the Highway to Halloween extra gold event, Crossbones and Cable blitzes, Day of the Dead milestones, the upcoming Elsa Bloodstone campaign, a brief Ultimus 7 discussion, and more! For the main topic this week, we discuss the value you get for your money when spending on Marvel Strike Force in comparison to other competing games. We also brainstorm several different fun ways Marvel Strike Force can add to and improve the game. Join us on the Strike Force: Masters of Launch Discord! https://discord.gg/4BjpweN
Strike Force Masters of Launch Episode 63: "Is Ultimus 7 Worth It?" features BigRoyAwesome being joined once again by a special guest co-host... the artistical genius that does all of our infographics, Pika! Topics covered in this episode include the return of the Magneto Legendary Event, the Highway to Halloween: Sweet Treats event, the coming Trick or Treat Poll, Punisher & Mystique Blitzes, and more! For the main topic this week, we discuss the release of the massively overtuned Ultimus 7 raid, its underwhelming rewards, and whether it is even worth doing at this point for most alliances. Join us on the Strike Force: Masters of Launch Discord! https://discord.gg/4BjpweN
Strike Force Masters of Launch Episode 60: "Enter Agent Coulson" features BigRoyAwesome and Chewburger84 talking about all the latest happenings in Marvel Strike Force. Topics covered in this episode include crazy high scores and 3 minute refresh time on the orb blitzes this week, the new milestones incoming with Coulson, the permanent return of the Ultimus 7 raid, the awesome change to the Iron Man event, Elsa Bloodstone being datamined, the recent better value offers, the Invisible Woman Mystic gear bug, Alliance War leagues/matchmaking, and more! For the main topic this week, we discussed Agent Coulson's kit and the massive impact he will have on Alliance War defense. Join us on the Strike Force: Masters of Launch Discord! https://discord.gg/4BjpweN
In this Special episode, Chewburger84 sits down with Mysticmac from the Legion of Cabal and asks the questions we have always wanted to of the game's biggest alliance. We discuss what its like moving into Legion of Cabal, discuss the Ultimus 7 event tie, ask what Cabal thinks of some of the crazy community rumours about them and much more! Hope you enjoy!
Strike Force Masters of Launch Episode 57: "Listener Questions Extravaganza and GraviWHO?" features BigRoyAwesome and Chewburger84 having a blast discussing all the craziness that has happened this week in Marvel Strike Force. Topics covered in this episode include Rescue being added to (only) Blitz orbs, the insanity of the scores from the Human Torch Blitz, the upcoming Star Pupil Milestones and Back to School discounts on gear, the curious absence of the reward event from the Legion of Cabal/PoH clearing Ultimus 7, the surprise announcement of Graviton coming to the game, and more! Instead of a main topic this week, we answered tons of questions from our awesome listeners to close out the show. Join us on the Strike Force: Masters of Launch Discord! https://discord.gg/4BjpweN
Strike Force Masters of Launch Episode 49: "Dark (Phoenix) Days Ahead For Many Players?" features BigRoyAwesome being joined by a special guest co-host, HebrewHammer! Topics covered in this episode include the end of the Ultimus 7 competition between Legion of Cabal and Pants of Hulk, the missing Ant-Man blitz rewards, the coming Shocker blitz, how the Civil Disorder and Gamma Raid Orbs are total garbage, and more! For the main topic we discuss the huge power gap between players that have Phoenix/Ultron and those that don't, and how it affects every area of the game We also include our regular fan favorite segments of Red Star Watch, Alliance War Report, and Questions From Discord. Join us on the Strike Force: Masters of Launch Discord! https://discord.gg/4BjpweN
Grupo Telegram: https://t.me/marvelstrikeforcepodcast iTunes, Spotify y otras plataformas Síguenos en: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MobilePaladins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mobile-Paladins-187778258759770/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mobilepaladins Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuk5Qsf71owseb8guFaECw STATUS HAOKARLOS - Colección 1,69M | Equipo 228k - Roadmap ? KREE para FURY a 6* y SHIELD - Mutantes a 6* para Magneto ALEIX KIDD - Colección 1.77M | Equipo 274k - LA MANO: 72K - 6* Jugger, Mantis - FRAGMENTOS A TOPE HARRENHALL - Colección 3 M | Equipo 284k - Pyro cat 13, Minerva cat 13, Fenix - Sacar Guardia Shield 13, Capitana Marvel 13, Punisher 13 - Mejorar SHIELD y X-MEN ACTUALIDAD - QUÉ HA PASADO/ESTÁ PASANDO - ULTIMUS VII - EVENTO MEGA LEGENDARIO FÉNIX - LOS 6 SINIESTROS ACTUALIZACIÓN 3.3 - RHINO y SHOCKER - Más adelante: BUITRE y MYSTERIO - ROSTER 2.0 - Eventos periódicos en AUTO - HITO DE ASALTO CÓDIGO ROJO - NUEVO X2 en Manipuladores Perversos FUTURO - QUÉ VIENE https://www.marvelstrikeforce.com/en/updates/community-update-6-28 CAMPAÑA RHINO: VILLANOS CIUDAD NUEVA INCURSIÓN GAMMA DE PELEADORES ULTIMUS VII (Orbes y Calendario de recompensas) El Evento de FÉNIX volverá en Septiembre EQUIPO DE LA SEMANA (Harren) ¡SORPRESA! Os traemos una "Tool" para las Alianzas que busquen Jugadores y para Jugadores que busquen Alianza, ya sea para incorporación inmediata o para dejar unos datos aproximados para un futuro. ALIANZA BUSCA JUGADOR: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLbqqGP0AzvInFayj3o8WE8ilTLzAwwq0Fh6XB-B0y4EOnFQ/viewform JUGADOR BUSCA ALIANZA: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJDyT8H8QrTXpE2f2THQ0-YojI8ZWRk6MmpM-ZzyxgyVhiTg/viewform Son para rellenar con los datos necesarios para hacer nuestro querIdo MATCH ?? DOCUMENTO PÚBLICO PARA CONSULTAR: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1J1UD1xWebKU7T1xEa-A8jbszk0SzdO-OQYiFNo13VX8/edit#gid=108039145 Es público y para todos, así que haced un buen uso???????? Está en fase BETA y puede tener ANOMALÍAS, como el Juego. Cualquier Feedback de cambio, mejora, o lo que sea, será bienvenido ????
Strike Force Masters of Launch Episode 47: "Conquering The Ultimus 7 Raid, Sinister 6, And Mysterio Confirmed" features BigRoyAwesome and Chewburger84 discussing all the news about Marvel Strike Force for the past week. Topics covered in this episode include the Sinister 6 announcement, Mysterio being confirmed as coming to the game, the latest controversy about bugs/poor coding causing Raids/FTD/Campaign to be more difficult, the underwhelming Milestone Orb, and more! For the main topic we break down our first run of the Ultimus 7 First Strike Raid, including lessons learned and the best teams/strats to 100% it. We also include our regular fan favorite segments of Red Star Watch, Alliance War Report, and an extra long Questions From Discord. Join us on the Strike Force: Masters of Launch Discord! https://discord.gg/4BjpweN
Vuelve Harren y el Profesor X Grupo Telegram: https://t.me/marvelstrikeforcepodcast iTunes, Spotify y otras plataformas Síguenos en: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MobilePaladins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mobile-Paladins-187778258759770/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mobilepaladins Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuk5Qsf71owseb8guFaECw STATUS HAOKARLOS Colección 1,63M | Equipo 227k Categoría: Guardianes, KREE, Armaduras (Moraditos) Capitana Marvel Tormenta 6, Groot 5 He empezado a Asaltar Dimensión Oscura Nuevo Roadmap Chavelita ALEIX KIDD Colección 1.67M | Equipo 265k jessica 6 rojas + 15 ultimus LA MANO: 67K FRAGMENTOS A TOPE HARREN Colección 2.9 M | Equipo: 282k Subiendo personajes para Fenix Subiendo personajes para Ultron PROFESOR X Colección 2,31M | Equipo: 280k Preparando Krees Subiendo personajes para Phoenix (el x2 cojonudo….) Empezando a subir a Psylocke ACTUALIDAD - QUÉ HA PASADO/ESTÁ PASANDO - AMÉRICA CHAVEZ: CHAVELITA - Hito Asalto A-Force y calendario con Fragmentos de orbe de Unidad - Calendario de Oro - Doble fragmentos de la Mano (Poca broma ahora) y Búsqueda de Reliquias Asalto ruin de COLOSO Asalto de Scarlet Witch COMMUNITY POLL - KREE MINION BLITZ ? ORÁCULO ? Semana que viene Asalto de CHAVELITA FUTURO - QUÉ VIENE (Profesor X) https://www.marvelstrikeforce.com/en/updates/community-update-6-14 - ULTIMUS VII RAID - NUEVOS HITOS Fragmentos de orbe de hitos (Incluirá Cap. Marvel) SECCIÓN DE ALEIX EQUIPO DE LA SEMANA (Harren) - Centinela, Chino, Loki, Bruja, Mordo CONSULTORIO/MENSAJES de los Oyentes Antonio Pérez (MV Fénix): Carlos, tenéis equipo de la semana para el podcast? No sé si habréis comentado ya en algún capítulo el equipo mixto de Magneto, Jugg, Pyro, Fury y Minerva, pero lo llevo viendo últimamente en arena y funciona bastante bien
Strike Force Masters of Launch Episode 45 : Meta Chasing & Resource management for Ultimus 7 has Bigroyawesome and Chewburger84 opening their toolbox of tricks for getting ready for new endgame content. In this sponsored episode (thanks MOON!) the guys talk everything from how to decide whether to chase a new meta team, handle your resources leading up to new content and which teams we regret investing in so you can learn from our past mistakes. We also discuss the goldgate reimbursements, Ultimus 7, the soul crushing nature of modern Blitz mode and much much more!
Alright, this was another rough week for FoxNext. We talk about the update on the gold offer and how they plan to "fix" it. Then we get into some speculation for Ult 7, and then end it off with a discussion over the new alliance war "exploit". If you enjoy our stuff and have a spare moment please subscribe to us at The Ravager Report website and join our Discord, it is always appreciated! Thanks for the support!
Tenemos dos galácticos del MSF: El líder de la Guardia Negra y el Profesor X Grupo Telegram: https://t.me/marvelstrikeforcepodcast iTunes, Spotify y otras plataformas Síguenos en: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MobilePaladins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mobile-Paladins-187778258759770/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mobilepaladins Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuk5Qsf71owseb8guFaECw STATUS HAOKARLOS - Colección 1,55M | Equipo 226k - Categoría: Guardianes, KREE, Armaduras - Farm: Hermandad y Spiderverso ALEIX KIDD - Colección 1.59M | Equipo 247k - Entra en la Oscuridad COMPLETADO - ARMADURA DE PODER - MARIPOSA MENTAL, CASI A 4* - A TOPE CON LOS MALDITOS KREE. Solo el CYBORG para FURY DIGUTI - Colección 2M | Equipo: 240k - Defenders 110k!!! - Subiendo Kree para Gamma SETH - Colección 2.8M | Equipo 302k - Casi listo para Fenix - Hermandad 290K - Mejorando X-Men - Farmeando Asesina y Nobu para 6* y 7* - Mejorando personajes útiles sueltos ACTUALIDAD - QUÉ HA PASADO/ESTÁ PASANDO - Estamos llegando al final del Evento de MARIPOSA MENTAL (Psylocke) - Asalto de COLOSO - Asalto de TORMENTA - Doble fragmentos de SHIELD - War machine en tienda y Mbaku en orbes - Compensación por la liada con la oferta del ORO FUTURO - QUÉ VIENE - Vuelve IRON MAN - ULTIMUS VII - First Strike - AMERICA CHAVEZ - COMMUNITY POLL - KREE MINION BLITZ - Asalto Ruin de COLOSO SECCIÓN DE ALEIX EQUIPO DE LA SEMANA (Harren?) - Hawkeye, Capitán América, Black Widow, Vision, Quake EL ORÁCULO
Grupo Telegram: https://t.me/marvelstrikeforcepodcast iTunes, Spotify y otras plataformas Síguenos en: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MobilePaladins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mobile-Paladins-187778258759770/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mobilepaladins Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuk5Qsf71owseb8guFaECw STATUS HAOKARLOS Colección 1,50M | Equipo 223k Categoría: Guardianes, KREE, Experto Artes (meh) Farm: Hermandad y Spiderverso Armaduras de Poder y Wakandianos ALEIX KIDD Colección 1.52M | Equipo 240k FOXNEXT I ?? YOU: 35 de ULTIMUS en 2 orbes seguidos (dos días). + Orbe con 1M de ORO. ARMADURA DE PODER LISTO PARA MAGENTO MARIPOSA MENTAL, CASI A 3* A TOPE CON LOS MALDITOS KREE. CYBORG A 6* ROJAS Doctor Extraño + Loki HARREN Colección 2.78 M | Equipo 271 k Pyro camino de categoria 12 Amor a Psylocke Farm Tormenta, Medico de Shield, Vision, Asesina de la Mano, Kree ACTUALIDAD - QUÉ HA PASADO/ESTÁ PASANDO Evento de MARIPOSA MENTAL (Psylocke) MANTIS en la tienda de ASALTO Asalto de JESSICA JONES Asalto de ELEKTRA Evento Orbemanía Oferta ORO https://www.reddit.com/r/MarvelStrikeForce/comments/bvktka/in_addition_to_truly_resolving_the_phoenix/ La polémica con el Evento Legendario de FÉNIX https://www.reddit.com/r/MarvelStrikeForce/comments/bvgqmf/update_to_phoenix_legendary_requirements_launch/ FUTURO - QUÉ VIENE Los fans de los ASALTOS están de enhorabuena Mejores recompensas en las GUERRAS DE ALIANZAS NICK FURY va a llegar más pronto de lo que pensamos :O Asalto COLOSO: Normal y Ruin Asalto de TORMENTA SECCIÓN DE ALEIX CONSULTORIO/MENSAJES de los Oyentes EQUIPO DE LA SEMANA - COLOSO, MARIPOSA, WOLVERINE, TORMENTA, MS. MARVEL
MTG Muddstah. You watch his gameplay videos. So come hang out with him on this week’s podcast. Join us as Andrew shares his content origin story, explores commander philosophy and takes Kyle and Andy through the thought process behind his Mistform Ultimus EDH deck. If you haven’t been watching MTG Muddstah’s gameplay videos, you need to get internet under the rock where you live and check him out. Here’s a link to his channel: Also, check out his latest video featuring Mistform Ultimus: And here’s his decklist: Find the podcast on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or wherever you grab your RSS feeds. Also, ask your smart speakers to play the Legendary Creature Podcast. Music this episode by Home. Check out all the dope musicians who graciously let us use their beats, so we can mix up the intro/outro each week: Silver Richards – Dan Terminus – Home – Protector 101 – Big shout out to Mikey Patch for logo artwork! Check his stuff out:
Strike Force Masters of Launch Episode 32: "Wakanda Requirements For Shuri?" features BigRoyAwesome and Chewburger84 discussing all the news about Marvel Strike Force for the past week. Topics discussed on this episode include game performance issues since the last update, the difficulty switcheroo with the Beta 4 raid after the first day, the additional gold milestone that was added for Captain Marvel, Dark Dimension entry requirements being retweaked, Ultron appearing in the wild for Blitz, the Fury event FINALLY returning, Ultimus 7 being delayed until after Alliance War release, and much more! For the main topic we discuss the coming Wakanda Forever update (including speculation about who we might need for the Shuri Legendary Event), Killmonger's kit, and as always, we answer questions from our Discord server and the fan favorite Getting To Know The Podcasters segment. Join us on the Strike Force: Masters of Launch Discord! https://discord.gg/4BjpweN
Strike Force Masters of Launch Episode 30: "(Captain) Marvel For Nothing And Your Cores For Kree?" features BigRoyAwesome being joined by a special guest co-host, HebrewHammer! Topics discussed on this episode include the Kree buffs, the Magneto buff, the Ultimus 7 Raid coming soon, the puzzling absence of the Fury event, the Carnage blitz, the Minn-Erva event, and the impending completion of Fear the Darkness by Widowmaker (will he/can he pick Captain Marvel so everyone gets her for free?) For the main topic we discuss Captain Marvel (how she will be released/what team(s) we will you use her in/how big of an impact will she have), and as always, we answer questions from our Discord server and the fan favorite Getting To Know The Podcasters segment. Join us on the Strike Force: Masters of Launch Discord! https://discord.gg/4BjpweN
¿Qué opináis de MAQUINA DE GUERRA, MANTIS Y MATANZA? ¿Se ha flipado Diego con sus exclusivas? Puedes seguirnos en @MobilePaladins: @Haokarlos, @AleixRisco y el mayor enfermo @DiegoGR_es. STATUS - Iron Man, Vengadores y Guardianes... ESTADO DEL JUEGO | UPDATE Nuevos GUARDIANES Preparando el Evento de MÁQUINA DE GUERRA Habilidades de MANTIS y MATANZA EXCLUSIVAS DIEGO Nuevos Eventos, nuevos Rasgos, Incursiones más difíciles? Ultimus VII? Todo esto y mucho más, esperamos que os guste! ;) Dejadnos un like o comentario!
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Another Fine Podcast on the Giant Size Team Up Network Hosts: McFall * Klotz * Kurtstable * Ibbott Charles, Kurt, Paul, and Brian come together to discuss the new Antman patch, the changes in gameplay, and the quality of life updates. Gameplay this week Ibbott makes good progress in Blitz and is closer to grabbing some Ultimus shards. We spend some time bragging on the size of our raid credits... Charles loves seeing three zeroes behind all his numbers. Charles notes a change to Hawkeye's abilities and hates it. Nerfed? Kurt and Charles stream gameplay on Twitch each week. It's a great time to connect with lots of different GSTU Hosts and ask questions/get tips on the game. There was an update/patch this week! There is some progress on "Alliance Matchmaking/Balancing" for those new to the game. We talk about a few bugs (that were helpful to us players) that have been fixed. We got a new Tier 9 Challenge. The Ant Man Campaign hit this week. Kurt loves the structure of the campaign but agrees with many players that the drop rate sucks (estimated at 40%) Ibbott makes a recommendation on the best way to proceed. Snorri, in chat, notes that the game would be so much better if we could get everything we want with little to no effort. Various players in chat say that even though they've been spending money in the game are considering leaving due to the difficulty in advancing characters in the game. Tip: "If Antman is stuck as Giant Man for more than 4 hours consult a physician." Better Tips: Kurtstable notes that J-Bow in Chat says it's better to buy the Orbs in Blitz-store than buy the individual characters. (from a pure cost perspective) Klotz recommends if you're buying characters in the raid as well it's better to get the Raid-Orbs as well. They explain more in the episode. Watch the Show on Twitch each week! _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you joining the show LIVE in Twitch? Typing "!s 'space'" in Chat lets you suggest show titles and ask questions (and get answers) DURING the show. We love this game and community so we promise to always be honest about what we think and to be reasonable in our analysis. Catch us every week on Thursday for the recording of the podcast. You can Watch the recording of FTH Beyond live every week on Thursday at Twitch (Watch Charles play the game live each Sunday eve and Kurtstable plays live on Monday nights) Get in Touch The FTH Facebook Group End Credits * Hosts: Charles McFall, Paul Klotz, Kurtstable * Special Guest: Brian Ibbot * Publisher/Post Producer/Editor at Large: Mike Woodard * Publisher In Absentia: Chris Wisdom FTH: Beyond is brought to you by the Giant-Size Team-Up Network --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fthbeyond/message
Commanders! This is the 4th Episode of the GSTU podcast for Marvel: Strike Force. Welcome to FTH Beyond... a podcast that connects thematically back to the "From The Helicarrier" Podcast ( a show that featured news and info on the old Marvel: Avengers Alliance game). We'll do the same here, with all the news, tips, and info to get you into the game and playing like a Boss. This episode, Charles is joined by Paul Klotz and Kurtsatble to talk about their experiences in the game. They recount a number of adventures which always brings forth tips, tricks, and a differing of opinions. They'll list out their fun team builds (you'll find that below) Charles and Kurtstable give us a few personalized alerts for the game. If you want more... let us know. We'll do it! Gameplay This Week: Kurtstable spent the week cranking through Blitz and noticed differences between servers. The guys discuss Arena Battles. "Legendary Hero" in the Chatroom notes that the Infinity Patch was a good time. (Charles, Klots, and Kurtstable agreed!) Charles reached Milestone 8 on Blitz. Paul notes that Energy Drops seem to come at different times each day. Charles is holding back on Campaigns until he raises his rank. The guys talk about Gamora (she's a MONSTER) and discuss the best way to make progress in Blitz. NEWS: * New Blitz Rewards * An increase of difficulty with the patch? * Thanos Event (and it's great that we can run the Ultimus and Thanos raids at the same time) Team Build suggestions: Charles: Top Team: Hulk, Spiderman, Shield Medic, Wolverine, Luke Cage 3rd Tier: Crossbones, Punisher (swappable), Hawkeye, and two healers. Kurtstable: "Summon Whores" - Nobu, Fisk, Yondu, Hulk, Drax (3 summons and 2 tanks) Klotz: "Fun team of the Moment" Theme Team... All Hydra (great in Blitz once they're buffed a bit) GAME TIP: The best way to play Crossbones Should you get that Gold? (Or, is it worth it to spend real dollars?) In the second half of the show, there's talk about building a better community in the game and why communication is very key. We're building a community for the game in Discord Thanks for the support in Alliances!!! Klotz speaks of avoiding community toxicity. We're setting up alliances for both the hardcore player as well as the more casual player. Our aim is to build a community for as many players as possible. This hopefully will help you find a good alliance or build one of your own. And, finally, we take some questions from the twitch audience and have fun with the answers. * Which character(s) would you love to see added to Strike Force? * How would you feel about 'Time Gate-ing" events? Got questions for us? * Join us live in chat on Twitch * Or send us a note here: btp@giantsizeteamup.com (TFH Beyond in the subject line) We love this game and community so we promise to always be honest about what we think and to be reasonable in our analysis. Catch us every week on Thursday for the recording of the podcast. You can Watch the recording of FTH Beyond live every week on Thursday at Twitch (Watch Charles play the game live each Sunday eve and Kutstable plays live on Monday nights) Hosts: Charles McFall, Paul Klotz, Kurtstable Producer and Publisher at Large:
Dave joined Ultimus in 2013. As Director of Client Strategies, Dave's primary responsibilities include managing the series trust product line, providing expert assistance to investment managers considering starting a fund, and serving as senior relationship manager for certain clients. Dave has been in the financial services industry since 1981, and has almost twenty years of fund and asset management experience. Dave has been Chief Compliance Officer for mutual fund families, registered investment advisers, and an ETF trust. He also served as Chief Operations Officer for a mutual fund family, and previously had senior management responsibility for fund and adviser marketing, fund wholesaling, transfer agency, shareholder servicing and adviser compliance. Earlier in his career Dave was a corporate IT audit manager, and managed holding company-level credit quality reporting. Dave co-founded and served as president of Advancing Fund Governance, a forum for fund trustees and senior officers. He is also a former trustee and secretary of the Greater Cincinnati Mutual Funds Association, and former trustee and board president of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival. Dave enjoys running, biking and critiquing cooking shows with his wife, daughter and adult sons, and reading history and biographies. He is a graduate of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. Visit http://www.ultimusfundsolutions.com
Dave joined Ultimus in 2013. As Director of Client Strategies, Dave's primary responsibilities include managing the series trust product line, providing expert assistance to investment managers considering starting a fund, and serving as senior relationship manager for certain clients. Dave has been in the financial services industry since 1981, and has almost twenty years of fund and asset management experience. Dave has been Chief Compliance Officer for mutual fund families, registered investment advisers, and an ETF trust. He also served as Chief Operations Officer for a mutual fund family, and previously had senior management responsibility for fund and adviser marketing, fund wholesaling, transfer agency, shareholder servicing and adviser compliance. Earlier in his career Dave was a corporate IT audit manager, and managed holding company-level credit quality reporting. Dave co-founded and served as president of Advancing Fund Governance, a forum for fund trustees and senior officers. He is also a former trustee and secretary of the Greater Cincinnati Mutual Funds Association, and former trustee and board president of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival. Dave enjoys running, biking and critiquing cooking shows with his wife, daughter and adult sons, and reading history and biographies. He is a graduate of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.
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Hello and welcome to another episode of Commander Cookout Podcast! This week, Brando and Ryan kick off a new arc. The Arc of Escalation. We go from Tier 5 today, all the way to Tier 1 by the end of the arc. When we are talking about tiers, we are talking about this list: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/list-multiplayer-edh-generals-by-tier/ Today's list can be found on our Tappedout.net page here: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/pimpform-ultimus/ Be sure to look us up on iTunes, Google Play, Commandersociety.com, EDHREC.com, Podomatic or wherever you pick up RSS feeds from. If you'd like to get in touch with the dudes on #CCOPodcast or become part of #CCONation, send us an email at commandercookout@gmail.com or hit us up on Twitter @CCOPodcast. Finally, don't forget to head on over to our Patreon page to check out what's in store if you want to throw us a couple bucks a month, here: https://www.patreon.com/CCOPodcast Now, Hit our Theme Song!
Native son of the colonial elite, Decimus Et Ultimus Barziza fulfills his family’s legacy of prominence with his career in the Civil War. Historian Drew Gruber describes with passion the path of this “average” Civil War soldier, a story that includes a wound at Little Round Top, a prison break, and a boisterous post-war career […]
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