Shop Talk: Fintech and its role at financial advisory firms Technology has made its move on the financial advisory business in a big way, now the question becomes where will fintech take financial advisers and what is the proper ratio of high-touch to go with the high-tech. Along the way, what roles are AI and blockchain likely to play? To discuss fintech and its advances, we are joined by Christopher Giles, chief information officer at Chalice Financial Network. (02/2019)
Shop Talk: How deficits and political gridlock could benefit real estate investors Adam Ruggiero, the head of real estate research and strategy for MetLife Investment Management, recently authored an investment strategy report titled Real Estate and Reflation, in which he and his co-authors counterintuitively reason that rising deficits and partisan political gridlock in Washington, D.C., might actually work in favor of real estate investors. He joins us to elaborate on why he and research team members have come to that conclusion. (02/2019)
In Focus: Andres Sandate on distressed debt Andres Sandate of Cygnus Capital Real Estate Advisors defines distress debt and dispells some of the myths behind distressed debt investing. (02/2019)
Inside the Edition: The legal marijuana market is maturing and investment opportunities proliferating 2018 was a banner year for investor interest in the cannabis industry, as companies in the space raised nearly $14 billion, up from $3.5 billion the prior year, and inked more than 300 merger and acquisition deals. Contributing reporter Anna Robaton, who authored a story on the subject in the February 2019 edition of the magazine, joins us to elaborate on her findings. (01/2019)
Shop Talk: Google alum joins the race to develop proptech What convinces a Google executive — who has played leadership roles in Google Maps, Google Apps and Google Station — to leave the technology giant in favor of the real estate and property technology space? Vinay Goel, new chief digital product officer at JLL, joins us to discuss his move and the exciting prospects for new property technologies. (01/2019)
Focus on Alternatives: Corey Maple on lodging investments Corey Maple, CEO at Legendary Capital, discusses lodging investments, including sub-classes, the fundamentals of the industry, key metrics and the benefits of investing in this sector. The Focus on Alternatives educational video series will now be on hiatus and will resume on April 10, 2019. (01/2019)
Shop Talk: Auto design icon aims to make his mark in EVs Henrik Fisker, founder of Fisker Inc., made his mark in automotive as creator of iconic cars such as the BMW Z8, Aston Martin DB9 and V8 Vantage. Now he has created a new electric vehicle and battery company that has raised millions from investors including Caterpillar. Investors are being brought on board by invitation only at this stage. The Fisker will be unveiled later this year. Henrik Fisker joins us to explain his ambition and technology. (01/2019)
Shop Talk: The rise of modular residential and commercial construction What is the difference between mobile, manufactured and modular housing? What exactly is a voice-activated, electrically self-sustaining luxury home? What is the cost of factory-built modular construction versus traditional on-site construction? What about speed and quality of construction? Second-generation developer and builder John Rowland, president and co-founder of S2A Construction, joins the program to illuminate on advantages of construction in controlled factory environments. (01/2019)
Inside the Edition: Brian Spinelli, investment committee chairman at Halbert Hargrove This is an edited version of a cover profile interview conducted by Real Assets Adviser editor Mike Consol with Brian Spinelli, investment committee chairman at Halbert Hargrove. Spinelli’s cover profile appears in the February 2019 edition of Real Assets Adviser. (01/2019)
Focus on Alternatives: Randy Anderson on interval funds Dr. Randy Anderson, president with Griffin Capital Asset Management, discusses interval funds, including structure, trends, and predictions for what will come next. (01/2019)