Monetary Matters with Jack Farley Inside the Alternative Investment Platform Megatrend | Alan Strauss of Crystal Capital Partners
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Feb 27, 2025 Alan Strauss, a senior partner at Crystal Capital Partners and expert in alternative investment strategies, dives into the growing trend of alternative investments for individual investors. He discusses how platforms like Crystal Capital are changing the game by offering lower investment minimums and customized solutions for registered investment advisors. The conversation also touches on the challenges smaller fund managers face, the shift towards private markets, and the importance of active management in this evolving landscape.
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Crystal Capital's Evolution
- Crystal Capital Partners, founded in 1994, initially offered a non-customizable fund of hedge funds.
- After the 2008 financial crisis, they shifted to a customizable platform approach.
2008 Redemption Paradox
- In 2008, well-performing hedge funds experienced more redemptions because investors felt comfortable selling at perceived good values.
- This created a liquidity mismatch for fund of funds managers.
Early Platform Adoption
- In 2010, the idea of financial advisors as a growth area for hedge funds was novel.
- Crystal Capital initially focused on educating advisors who were not intimidated by alternative investments.