The Alternative Investment Podcast

In this panel from Alts Expo 2021, a trio of experts discusses the surge of interest in alternative investments and tips for investors looking to navigate the various opportunities.

The crypto and blockchain sectors are on an upwards trajectory. But how to invest in these emerging assets requires industry know-how and strategic initiative.Jeffrey Maganis and Ivan Kan are co-founders of Crowdcreate, a digital marketing company that focuses on investor outreach for private equity funds.

When combined with the opportunity zone incentive, farmland can be a compelling asset class for investors. Farmland offers unique features compared to traditional real estate and often outperforms other investments during recessionary environments. But what makes agriculture a low-risk, high-return asset and how can investors capitalize on these opportunities?Paul Pittman is the Chairman and CEO of Farmland Partners Incorporated, and John Heneghan is the founder and manager of the Promised Land Opportunity Zone Fund. 

Hosted by AltsDb.com, the inaugural Alts Expo will be a live showcase of alternative investments, taking place online on December 8, 2021.Learn more: http://altsexpo.com/

Tax lien investing offers a unique alternative to property ownership with the potential to generate passive income. They are an attractive tool for portfolio diversification, especially given the potential for return.Jeff Piposar is the founder and managing partner of JA Piposar LLC, a law firm dedicated to tax lien auctions and strategy in the Midwest. Jeff is also the operating partner of LPL Residential LLC, a Chicago-based real estate firm dedicated to purchasing, rehabbing, and selling tax deed and off market properties. 

Alternative investments can offer portfolio diversification and long-term capital gains, but they aren't for everyone. These investment structures require the right infrastructure and expertise to balance their risks. Even so, the "alts" space represents a tremendous growth opportunity for investments beyond traditional asset classes that continues to grow and evolve. Tony Chereso is President and CEO of the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives (IPA), a trade organization that is committed to expanding access to real assets and creating more opportunities for retail investors to effectively balance their portfolios.

Investors are shifting to alternative investments to enhance returns, generate income, and provide diversification. But how does one invest in these funds and use them to balance a portfolio?Michael is co-CEO of Origin Investments, co-chairs the Investment Committee, and oversees investor relations, marketing and company operations. Michael brings 25 years of investment and risk management experience to Origin.

Global alternative investment opportunities are more varied and attainable than even before. But what's driving this trend and how can High Net Worth investors take advantage?Cole Shephard and Adam Jason are partners at The Legacy Group, an alternative asset manager that targets profitable investment opportunities with high social and environmental impact in Latin America. 

Why should high-net-worth investors allocate a portion of their portfolio to private equity? And how might private equity be used to fund new technologies, make acquisitions, and provide more working capital?Will Walker, Managing Partner at Hall Venture Partners, is a private equity veteran and advisor to Hall Labs and HVP. 

Farming and agribusiness offers a range of investment options capable of fulfilling numerous portfolio objectives that can be both recession-proof and high yielding. Income-producing agriculture often beats the returns from other asset classes and perform differently from them in response to market changes.Chris Rawley is founder and CEO of Harvest Returns, a Fort Worth-based online marketplace that connects accredited investors with opportunities in all types of agriculture, orchards, and timber.