Discover how investment organizations are run from the industry’s top operating partners. We dive into the business of investment management by exploring functional areas across operations, investor relations, legal, finance, and technology. Key stakeholders provide insight on the business today and look to what the future may hold for capital allocators and their investment partners. Longtime operator, Scott MacDonald, hosts in-depth interviews with key non-investment principals across publ ...
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Podcast by Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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Conversations that help you think about critical topics and principles of investment management. Each episode explores the technology, mythology, psychology, and narratology of investment management through interviews with an eclectic mix of guests: acclaimed authors, startup founders, thought leaders, and industry pioneers. Hosted by George Aliferis, a reformed investment banker and founder of Orama: a podcast and video studio for financial brands. https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-aliferi ...
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Rosemont Roundtable: Exploring the Business of Investment Management features interesting conversations with thought leaders in the investment industry covering topics such as business strategy, M&A, succession planning, asset allocation and more.
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Welcome to the Wealth Management Invest Podcast. David Bodamer delves into the strategic insights of financial advisors and Chief Investment Officers (CIOs) from leading RIAs, including the increasing adoption of alternative investments to enhance the conventional 60/40 portfolio. Episodes showcase engaging discussions with top asset managers, shedding light on the ever-evolving landscape of private investment offerings, cutting-edge technology, and the latest developments in traditional ETF ...
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As banks retreated from 2008, Private Credit filled in the gap. What started as a niche within private equity now operates like a global lending system. And it extends beyond corporate balance sheets, asset-based finance, the ability to lend against real, cash-generating assets is growing fast and offers countless opportunities. The real unlock isn…
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Eric is the Chief Technology Officer at GCM Grosvenor, a global leader in alternative investments. Eric’s career path has taken him from starting as an ethical hacker at Deloitte, to leading technology and product innovation in fintech before playing a transformative role at GCM Grosvenor. I spent time with Eric unpacking how product management and…
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Deputy CIO & Portfolio Manager Adam Rich discusses the Capital Allocation Framework team’s most recent Winners & Warnings piece: Oil, The Illusion of Abundance. The World Didn’t Run Out of Oil. It Ran Out of Reinvestment.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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Wealth Management Invest: Digging into SMAs and Direct Indexing with Columbia Threadneedle’s Daniel Milligan
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In this episode of Wealth Management Invest, host David Bodamer speaks with Daniel M. Milligan, vice president of separately managed accounts at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, to examine how advisors are using SMAs and direct indexing when building client portfolios. Daniel outlines how technology has increased access to SMAs, why tax-aware per…
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I’ve been hoping to discuss special situations and distressed debt, one of the least hyped but most interesting areas of finance and credit for a while. Distressed debt investing requires a triple threat skillset: understanding legal frameworks, financial health, and industry landscapes. It offers unique diversification benefits, standing apart fro…
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Ryan Eisenman is the CEO and co-founder of Arch, a tech platform redefining how allocators manage their private investments through what he calls the “Schwab for private markets”. Ryan shares his journey on how he met his co-founders, early challenges in selling to family offices, and the product’s evolution from automating K-1s to serving as a sea…
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John Polis is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Star Mountain Capital. John’s career path has led him to play a pivotal role in transforming Star Mountain in private credit in the lower middle market. I spent time with John unpacking how data and technology can meaningfully shape investment management operations. We discus…
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Wealth Management Invest: Ramping Up ETF AUM with AllianceBernstein’s Onur Erzan & Noel Archard
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In this episode of Wealth Management Invest, host David Bodamer speaks with two AllianceBernstein executives: Onur Erzan, head of Global Client Group and Private Wealth, and Noel Archard, CFA, global head of ETFs and Portfolio Solutions. The duo shares insights on the growth of AllianceBernstein’s active ETF platform, the increasing integration of …
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In this episode of Rosemont Roundtable, Chris Banholzer joins colleagues Chas Burkhart and Brad Mook to examine the fragile state of long-only, active boutique managers. They explore causes behind widespread AUM declines and firm closures, discuss leadership and ownership challenges, and share insights on building more resilient, sustainable boutiq…
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Chester Dawes is the COO and CFO at Palistar Capital, an alternative asset manager focused on investing in the future of mission critical digital infrastructure. Launching and growing a private equity firm is not easy. I enjoyed sitting down with Chester to discuss how his experience going from ‘big four’ accounting to industrial to private equity …
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Chris Wallis, CEO and CIO at Vaughan Nelson, discusses the recent First Brands and Tricolor bankruptcies related to private credit and the potential future fallout from private credit challenges.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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In this solo episode, George Aliferis explores the complexities and risks associated with high-yield investment platforms, focusing on Yield Street, now rebranded as Willow Wealth. Through personal investigation and a detailed case study, he uncovers how Yieldstreet’s business model potentially leads to significant losses for investors, despite att…
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We discuss the transformative developments in the fixed income market with Blake Lynch from IMTC. Advancements in cloud computing and automation are streamlining the traditionally manual processes associated with fixed income investments, allowing for customized portfolios at scale. This has made SMA wrappers (Separately Managed Accounts) a lot mor…
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Melissa Stolfi is the Executive Vice President and Global COO of TCW, a leading global investment management firm with over $200 billion in assets. Being competitive in the global asset management space is an ongoing effort. I really enjoyed sitting down with Melissa to talk about her career evolution to TCW and how they've built their platform for…
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In this episode of Wealth Management Invest, host David Bodamer speaks with Todd Schlanger, CFA, senior investment strategist for multi-asset investing at Vanguard, to explore how advisors can approach portfolio construction in today’s market. Todd shares why the 60/40 portfolio still plays a crucial role, the rise of dynamic and active-passive str…
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Kevin Ross, Portfolio Manager at Vaughan Nelson, recaps the Emerging Markets Strategy’s 3rd Quarter of 2025.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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Chris Wallis, CEO and CIO at Vaughan Nelson, recaps the Small Cap Value strategy’s 3rd Quarter of 2025.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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Dennis Alff, Senior Portfolio Manager at Vaughan Nelson, recaps the Value Opportunity strategy’s 3rd Quarter of 2025.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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Scott Weber, Senior Portfolio Manager at Vaughan Nelson, recaps the Select Strategy’s 3rd Quarter of 2025.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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Jim Eisenman, Portfolio Manager at Vaughan Nelson, recaps the Global SMid Strategy’s 3rd Quarter of 2025.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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Adam Rich, Deputy CIO at Vaughan Nelson, recaps the International Strategy’s 3rd Quarter of 2025.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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Chris Wallis, CEO and CIO at Vaughan Nelson, shares his recent market observations after a rate cut and what he sees behind the broadening market rally.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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Adam Rich, Deputy CIO and Portfolio Manager at Vaughan Nelson, discusses the Capital Allocation Team's most recent research; Developed World Has Auto Problems.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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Running and scaling a global fund group has its challenges. So when I was asking who I should talk to, Lisa's name came to the forefront. Her lens on the industry from the sell side to the buy side is quite unique. Lisa's recognized not only for driving operational excellence and revenue growth, but also for her ability to guide teams through trans…
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Wealth Management Invest: The Role of Secondary Markets in Private Wealth with Coller Capital’s Jonathan McEvoy
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In this episode of Wealth Management Invest, host David Bodamer talks with Jonathan McEvoy, managing director, Investor Relations and head of Private Wealth Secondaries Solutions Distribution at Coller Capital, to explore how secondaries provide an additional access point to private markets. Jonathan shares the growth story of private equity and pr…
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Adam Rich, Deputy CIO and Portfolio Manager at Vaughan Nelson, discusses the Vaughan Nelson Capital Allocation Team's most recent research, The AI Trade to Narrow.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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Ryan Ripp is the co-president and COO at Flat Rock Global, an alternative credit manager specializing in the junior tranches of CLOs. If you read anything about the industry, the headlines are often about how alternatives are making their way to the wealth channel. The thing I always turn to is how is this going to work operationally. There are so …
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Ryan Teal is a Partner and Head of Operational Due Diligence at Albourne, a global investment consulting firm. Ryan and I talk about the role of AI within the ODD lens. Whether you’re an ODD practitioner or a manager trying to understand current trends you will want to take a listen. Ryan shares their approach on using AI as well as some recent sur…
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Chris Wallis, CEO and CIO at Vaughan Nelson, describes the Fed's historical independent role, examines risks to the USD as the primary reserve currency, and ties together inflation outlook and rates.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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In this episode of the Wealth Management Invest Podcast, host David Bodamer interviews Ben Sayer, managing director and head of the alternative investments group at MAI Capital Management. Ben shares insights on MAI’s longstanding approach to private markets, the rise of evergreen structures, and the operational challenges of managing illiquid asse…
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Ashley Sweren is the COO and CCO at Standard Crypto, a venture capital firm focused on crypto, Web3, blockchain, and DeFi. With institutional investing, we are all keenly focused on finding uncorrelated assets. But here’s the catch: when you go beyond the fundamentals, things get interesting with diligence, operations and finding best in class serv…
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Chris Wallis, CEO and CIO at Vaughan Nelson, discusses the current rate environment, why it is time for a cut, and the state of inflation.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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In this episode of Rosemont Roundtable, Chas sits down with Nikki Kraus, CEO of Strategic Investment Group, a leading $31B pure-play OCIO for endowments, foundations, and other institutions. With over three decades of experience advising investment committees, Nikki shares her perspective on the evolution of the OCIO model, the sustaining principle…
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Marco Aboav, CEO of Etna Research, delivers a contrarian take on the current state of AI and automation in financial services. The real challenge now is not technology, but change management, for operational efficiency. But not as a magic bullet for generating alpha. The real edge comes from domain expertise, data selection, and sophisticated model…
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David Brenner is the COO of TIFF Investment Management, an OCIO for nonprofit organizations. Stepping into the COO role of an established manager takes a unique set of skills so I turned to David for his insight. We discuss the common challenges of assessing culture, talent, and legacy; and the importance of timing of when to listen and when to tak…
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A deep dive into the inner workings of hedge funds and quantitative investing, with Dr. Richard Saldanha, a seasoned quant, former hedge fund manager, and now an academic and consultant.Richard shares stories from his career, including cautionary tales of fraud, and offers a contrarian take on the democratization of finance. Learn why adaptability,…
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In this episode of the Wealth Management Invest Podcast, host David Bodamer interviews Tom Cohn, partner and chief solutions officer at Cerity Partners. They explore the significance of private markets in client portfolios and discuss asset allocation strategies. Tom shares insights on the evolution of private markets, the rise of evergreen structu…
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Kevin Ross, Portfolio Manager at Vaughan Nelson, recaps the Emerging Markets Strategy’s 2nd Quarter of 2025.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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Jim Eisenman, Portfolio Manager at Vaughan Nelson, recaps the Global SMid Strategy’s 2nd Quarter of 2025.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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Adam Rich, Deputy CIO at Vaughan Nelson, recaps the International Strategy’s 2nd Quarter of 2025.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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Taking the Drama out of Estate Planning to Deliver More Holistic Wealth Advice - Gene Farrell, President & CEO, Vanilla
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I love referring to the HBO show Succession, it’s one of the greatest dramas, I would go as far as to compare it with my all-time favourite, “The Sopranos”. And… it truly is a masterclass in how NOT to handle estate planning. Family feuds, intense legal battles, and being reckless with your assets are great for drama, but you don’t want any of that…
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Scott Weber, Senior Portfolio Manager at Vaughan Nelson, recaps the Select Strategy’s 2nd Quarter of 2025.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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Dennis Alff, Senior Portfolio Manager at Vaughan Nelson, recaps the Value Opportunity strategy’s 2nd Quarter of 2025.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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Chris Wallis, CEO and CIO at Vaughan Nelson, recaps the Small Cap Value strategy’s 2nd Quarter of 2025.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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Hyper-trained AI agents for private markets data | Andrea Carnelli Dompe - Tamarix Technologies
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My chat with Andrea Carnelli Dompe, the founder and CEO of Tamarix Technologies, about the intersection of private market investing and AI technology. We discuss the usefulness of AI agents in helping institutional investors, family offices, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals escape the operational chaos of private markets investing. It’s also a …
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Heather Kennedy Miner is the COO at Advent International, one of the largest private equity firms in the US. I enjoyed sitting down with Heather to talk about her career path beginning with investment banking and then her 20 years at Goldman Sachs evolving into a variety of positions giving her a unique combination of technical and soft skills well…
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Kent Collier is the CEO of Octus, the leading voice in data and intelligence for the credit markets. It was exciting to sit down with Kent to hear about his role as an investor and how he saw an opportunity in the market to create something bigger with the way Wall Street accessed critical information. Kent shares his experience on how they expande…
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I spoke with Leyla Kunimoto, the writer behind the Accredited Investor Insights Substack, and I finally got what it takes to “democratize private assets”. One approach is to incentivize financial advisors to distribute evergreen funds and enroll them in a 'university' established by one of the dominant firms in the market. Alternatively, you can em…
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Chris Wallis, CEO and CIO at Vaughan Nelson, joins the podcast to discuss the US' actions against Iran, the market simultaneously approaching all-time highs, and pressure on Chairman Powell to cut rates.توسط Vaughan Nelson Investment Management
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