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Ep.53: Education as strategy: The Key to Adviser Buy-In - Joan Solotar - Global Head of Private Wealth Solutions - Blackstone

Dec 17, 2024

Joan Solotar, the Global Head of Private Wealth Solutions at Blackstone, breaks down her impressive journey from an early finance enthusiast to leading a major player in alternative investments. She emphasizes the transformative power of education in empowering advisors and clients alike to make informed decisions. Joan discusses the importance of authenticity in communication and the need for diversity in finance, along with strategies for navigating market challenges. Her insights on scaling and adapting Blackstone's offerings are essential for thriving in today’s competitive landscape.

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Quick takeaways

Continuous education for financial advisors is essential for effectively communicating private investments to clients and enhancing their portfolios.

Blackstone's commitment to diversity in leadership and mentorship fosters a more inclusive financial industry that better reflects its client demographics.

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Transformative Education for Financial Advisors

The impact of education on financial advisors is crucial, as it helps them understand alternative investments and how to present them to clients. One advisor mentioned he had never included private investments in his portfolios until his perspective changed after a meeting with Blackstone representatives. After attending several client meetings with a wholesaler, he gained the confidence to speak about private investments himself, which highlights the need for continuous education in this field. Therefore, educating advisors goes beyond just explaining investment structures; it involves teaching them how to communicate these concepts simply and effectively to their clients.

Intro

4min

From Childhood Dreams to Wall Street Success

18min

Bridging Knowledge Gaps in Investment Advisory

7min

Navigating Blackstone's Private Wealth Offerings

9min

Authenticity in Executive Communication Strategies

2min

Empowering Women in Finance: A Call for Diversity and Leadership

2min

Embracing Growth Through Uncertainty in the Private Wealth Sector

4min

Debunking Myths and Personal Insights at Blackstone

3min

Joan Solotar is the Global Head of Private Wealth Solutions. She serves on the firm’s Management Committee. Blackstone’s 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. Ms. Solotar also serves on the board of directors of First Eagle Investment Management.

Before joining Blackstone in 2007, Ms. Solotar 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.

Links:

Joan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-solotar/

Blackstone - https://www.blackstone.com/

Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/

Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/

Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:04:31) - Inside Joan’s office

(00:05:52) - Joan’s background and career

(00:19:47) - What does Blackstone look like today?

(00:20:42) - How would you describe Private Wealth today?

(00:23:13) - What is important to advisors and their clients?