The Alternative Investment Podcast

On March 15, WealthChannel co-founder Jimmy Atkinson hosted Darren Schuringa, founder and CEO at ASYMmetric ETFs, on a live one-hour webinar for financial advisors. The webinar explored investing to generate greater income with less risk, even in a challenging macroeconomic landscape.This podcast includes an audio version of the webinar, including a short introduction by Jimmy AtkinsonShow notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2023/03/darren-schuringa-114/

WealthChannel co-founder Andy Hagans recently joined the Going Long Podcast with Billy Keels, to discuss his journey from creating and selling four different startup companies, to the world private equity. The replay of their conversation is released here on The Alternative Investment Podcast.Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2023/03/billy-keels-113/

Robotics, artificial intelligence and healthtech are sectors that have the potential to revolutionize human lifestyles (plus produce outsized returns for investors).Lisa Chai, partner at ROBO Global, joins WealthChannel's Andy Hagans to discuss what investors should know about VC investments in disruptive technology.Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2023/03/lisa-chai-112/

The world of private equity is opaque, and arguably suffers from an "image problem." But a new generation of private equity leaders are redefining the space, including how PE managers interact with their portfolio companies.Rami Cassis, founder and CEO at Parabellum Investments, joins WealthChannel's Andy Hagans to discuss his family office's unique approach to private equity.Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2023/03/rami-cassis-111/

The 1031 exchange is a powerful tool that helps entrepreneurs, HNW investors, and family offices to protect and grow their wealth over the long term.Edward Fernandez, president and CEO at 1031 Crowdfunding, joins Andy Hagans to discuss how 1031s can be used to help build legacy wealth (plus provides an update on the 2023 CRE market).Show Notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2023/03/edward-fernandez-110/

As forward-thinking wealth advisors rethink the 60/40 portfolio and utilize alternative investments to protect and improve client portfolios, the Blue Vault Bowman Alts Summit 2023 was a "must-attend event" for advisors looking to grow their practices and improve client outcomes.Stacy Chitty, managing partner at Blue Vault, joined WealthChannel's Jimmy Atkinson for a live interview from the floor of the event.Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2023/03/stacy-chitty-109/

Roll-up strategies can have a poor reputation in the world of private equity, but when they succeed, they can generate outsized returns for investors.Adam Carlson, business leader and serial entrepreneur, joins Andy Hagans to discuss roll-up strategies for private equity investors (plus his adventures in learning how to fly).Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2023/03/adam-carlson-108/

WealthChannel has grown into a large, engaged community of High Net Worth investors, but where did it all begin?WealthChannel co-founders Jimmy Atkinson and Andy Hagans discuss the origins of the WealthChannel media empire (including how it began in a dorm room at the University Notre Dame).Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2023/03/jimmy-atkinson-107/

Venture capital and angel investing are asset classes that can generate massive alpha, but too many potential LPs are "locked out" of this exclusive world.Gale Wilkinson, managing partner at Vitalize Venture Capital, joins Andy Hagans to discuss how her VC fund is investing in the future of work, while also working to make VC and angel investing more accessible to all.Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2023/03/gale-wilkinson-106/

Angel investing is the lifeblood of many startup businesses. And for High Net Worth investors, angel investing is a form of alternative investing in private equity that is more accessible than venture capital.David Olivencia, CEO at Angeles Investors, discusses his angel investing journey, and some of the habits that have helped him acquire equity in 70+ portfolio companies.Show notes: https://wealthchannel.com/2023/03/david-olivencia-105/