S12 E5 - A Conversation with FINRA’s Gabriela Aguero

S12 E5 - A Conversation with FINRA’s Gabriela Aguero

In the latest episode of Focus on Alternatives, John Grady speaks with Gabriela Aguero, FINRA's vice president of corporate financing, about FINRA Forward, the regulator's initiative to modernize oversight, empower firm compliance and support resilience. Aguero also discusses how member firms can engage with FINRA and why industry events like ADISA's are critical to understanding the evolving alternatives marketplace. The Alternative and Direct Investment Securities Association, Inc. (ADISA) has made this series available solely for informational purposes.  The series is the copyrighted content of ADISA. You may access, review, and use this information, but may not republish it in any manner without the express written permission of ADISA.  Neither ADISA, nor any of its directors, officers, employees or agents, makes any representations or warranties, express or implied, or assumes any legal responsibility for the information provided in the presentations. The contents of the presentations are not the views or opinions of ADISA and its staff.  By using the series, you agree that you will not rely on the series and any reliance of the series is done so strictly at your own risk. ADISA is not liable for any damages of any nature incurred as a result of or in connection with the use of the information contained in the series.  The information in the series should also not be viewed as industry guidelines or standards.   The series does not constitute legal or other professional advice. It is recommended that you seek legal or other professional advice to determine whether any advice, actions or practices contained in the series are appropriate and legal in your jurisdiction.

S12 E4 - Beyond the Property: Understanding the DST Master Lease

In this episode of Focus on Alternatives, Greg Mauz, ADISA board member and senior managing director at Skyway Capital Markets, and Trawnegan Gall, senior vice president at Cornerstone Real Estate Investment Services, explain why the master lease is a critical part of DST due diligence. Learn how lease structure affects investor distributions, what to look for in sponsor reporting, and why a sponsor's balance sheet and track record can make all the difference. The Alternative and Direct Investment Securities Association, Inc. (ADISA) has made this series available solely for informational purposes.  The series is the copyrighted content of ADISA. You may access, review, and use this information, but may not republish it in any manner without the express written permission of ADISA.  Neither ADISA, nor any of its directors, officers, employees or agents, makes any representations or warranties, express or implied, or assumes any legal responsibility for the information provided in the presentations. The contents of the presentations are not the views or opinions of ADISA and its staff.  By using the series, you agree that you will not rely on the series and any reliance of the series is done so strictly at your own risk. ADISA is not liable for any damages of any nature incurred as a result of or in connection with the use of the information contained in the series.  The information in the series should also not be viewed as industry guidelines or standards.   The series does not constitute legal or other professional advice. It is recommended that you seek legal or other professional advice to determine whether any advice, actions or practices contained in the series are appropriate and legal in your jurisdiction.

S12 E3 - Evergreen vs. Lifecycle Funds

In the latest episode of Focus on Alternatives, Greg Mauz, ADISA board member and senior managing director at Skyway Capital Markets, sits down with Keegan De Silva, managing partner of Quincy Wells Group, to examine the differences between evergreen and lifecycle fund structures.  De Silva discusses how the two approaches differ in liquidity, valuations, fees, risk and suitability, and where each may fit within a client's portfolio.  The Alternative and Direct Investment Securities Association, Inc. (ADISA) has made this series available solely for informational purposes.  The series is the copyrighted content of ADISA. You may access, review, and use this information, but may not republish it in any manner without the express written permission of ADISA.  Neither ADISA, nor any of its directors, officers, employees or agents, makes any representations or warranties, express or implied, or assumes any legal responsibility for the information provided in the presentations. The contents of the presentations are not the views or opinions of ADISA and its staff.  By using the series, you agree that you will not rely on the series and any reliance of the series is done so strictly at your own risk. ADISA is not liable for any damages of any nature incurred as a result of or in connection with the use of the information contained in the series.  The information in the series should also not be viewed as industry guidelines or standards.   The series does not constitute legal or other professional advice. It is recommended that you seek legal or other professional advice to determine whether any advice, actions or practices contained in the series are appropriate and legal in your jurisdiction.

S12 E2 - Trust, Transparency and Due Diligence

In this episode of Focus on Alternatives, ADISA CEO Jade Miller speaks with Amy Arnold, Chief Due Diligence Officer at Concorde Investment Services, about the shift toward relationship-driven due diligence. Arnold discusses sponsor transparency, AI’s growing role in the review process, common red flags, and how the industry can raise due diligence standards to better serve advisors and investors. The Alternative and Direct Investment Securities Association, Inc. (ADISA) has made this series available solely for informational purposes.  The series is the copyrighted content of ADISA. You may access, review, and use this information, but may not republish it in any manner without the express written permission of ADISA.  Neither ADISA, nor any of its directors, officers, employees or agents, makes any representations or warranties, express or implied, or assumes any legal responsibility for the information provided in the presentations. The contents of the presentations are not the views or opinions of ADISA and its staff.  By using the series, you agree that you will not rely on the series and any reliance of the series is done so strictly at your own risk. ADISA is not liable for any damages of any nature incurred as a result of or in connection with the use of the information contained in the series.  The information in the series should also not be viewed as industry guidelines or standards.   The series does not constitute legal or other professional advice. It is recommended that you seek legal or other professional advice to determine whether any advice, actions or practices contained in the series are appropriate and legal in your jurisdiction.

S12 E1 - I Like an Alternative Investment, But Now What?

Greg Mausz, ADISA board member and senior managing director at Skyway Capital Markets, speaks with Rizwan Ibrahim, CFA, CAIA, CIPM, CFP®, about evaluating alternative investments within the context of a client’s overall portfolio. The conversation covers needs-based portfolio construction, asset-liability matching, manager selection in private markets, and the strategic role of illiquidity. The Alternative and Direct Investment Securities Association, Inc. (ADISA) has made this series available solely for informational purposes.  The series is the copyrighted content of ADISA. You may access, review, and use this information, but may not republish it in any manner without the express written permission of ADISA.  Neither ADISA, nor any of its directors, officers, employees or agents, makes any representations or warranties, express or implied, or assumes any legal responsibility for the information provided in the presentations. The contents of the presentations are not the views or opinions of ADISA and its staff.  By using the series, you agree that you will not rely on the series and any reliance of the series is done so strictly at your own risk. ADISA is not liable for any damages of any nature incurred as a result of or in connection with the use of the information contained in the series.  The information in the series should also not be viewed as industry guidelines or standards.   The series does not constitute legal or other professional advice. It is recommended that you seek legal or other professional advice to determine whether any advice, actions or practices contained in the series are appropriate and legal in your jurisdiction.