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Alternative Assets Episodes

July 30, 2025

#46 Investment Management Law

Demystifying investment management law for smarter capital allocation. Discover legal insights on family offices, private funds, and SEC compliance to help investors allocate capital with confidence and avoid costly missteps.

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June 5, 2025

#40 Oil and Gas Investing: Tax Smart Diversification for Growth Minde…

Oil and gas investing has long been a cornerstone of alternative investments for accredited investors seeking both portfolio diversification and tax advantaged investments. Whether you’re reallocating capital for higher returns, seeking to offset active income taxes, or expanding beyond traditional…

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May 22, 2025

#38 Quality Investing in U.S. Equities

Invest like an owner with quality U.S. equities. Discover how accredited investors can leverage a long only U.S. equities strategy to build sustainable wealth through quality investing. If you’re a growth minded, mid stage investor seeking clarity, focus, and long-term alignment, this conversation …

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April 23, 2025

#31 Everything You Need to Know About the Capital Stack

Understanding the capital stack is essential for making smarter investment decisions. In this episode, we break down the layers — from senior debt to common equity — and explain how each impacts investment structure, risk vs. return, and your position in the payout order. Whether you’re explorin…

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March 12, 2025

#26 Due Diligence for Investors: Master PPM & Risk Review

Learn due diligence for investors in alternative assets. Master PPM, agreements, manager vetting, and risk review to protect capital and make confident investment decisions.

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Feb. 25, 2025

#24 Rules to Live By for Investment Manager Due Diligence with Larry …

Larry Powell reveals proven investment manager due diligence rules to spot red flags, ensure transparency, and protect capital in alternative investments. Whether you’re a mid-stage investor, family office, or institutional allocator, you’ll learn practical asset allocation rules, red flag detectio…

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Feb. 19, 2025

#23 Alternative Asset Investment Structures

Explore alternative investments, master investment structures, and gain private equity investing insights to protect capital and maximize returns. You’ll learn how each structure impacts liability, taxation, investor rights, and control, plus how management fees and carried interest work in real-wo…

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Feb. 12, 2025

#22 Private Securities Deep Dive: Unlocking Alternative Investments

Unlock the power of private securities and other alternative investments with this deep dive into how mid stage investors can diversify beyond public markets. Hosts Sarah Florer and Roland Wiederaenders break down the legal definition of a security, reveal the key differences between public and pri…

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Jan. 14, 2025

#18 Scaling Wealth Through Multifamily Real Estate Investment & Syndi…

Discover how Chattanooga multifamily investment, commercial real estate syndication, and value add real estate investments can deliver strong returns for mid stage investors ready to scale.

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Nov. 7, 2024

#10 Marina Investing for Accredited Investors

Discover how marina investing delivers 30%+ IRRs, diverse cash flow, and recession-resistant upside for accredited investors. Whether you're reallocating capital or exploring niche assets, this conversation demystifies the fund-of-funds structure and operational strategies behind a high-performing …

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Oct. 30, 2024

#9 Who Can Legally Sell Private Securities?

Who can legally sell private securities—and how do they get paid? In this episode, Roland and Sarah demystify the broker-dealer rules, issuer exemptions, and investment advisor carve-outs that govern who can offer and sell private deals. Whether you're raising capital or allocating it, this convers…

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Oct. 9, 2024

#6 Bankruptcy & Restructuring Demystified: Protect Capital, Spot Oppo…

Bankruptcy decoded: protect capital, spot opportunity. Bankruptcy investing isn’t about failure — it’s about finding opportunities. In this episode, we break down the capital stack, creditor priority, and how restructuring can unlock value in alternative assets. If you’re allocating capital in r…

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Oct. 2, 2024

#5 Public vs Private Securities: Costs, Risks & Capital Strategies

Unlock the real costs, risks, and capital strategies behind public vs private securities so you can allocate with confidence and capture alpha. Securities attorney and real estate investor Eddie Martin joins Roland and Sarah to demystify IPO expenses, compliance burdens, and the private market boom…

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Sept. 25, 2024

#4 Accredited Investor Rules: Who can invest in Alternative Assets?

Are you an accredited investor—or working toward becoming one? In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy, you’ll learn the accredited investor rules: exact net worth and income thresholds, the legal framework behind Regulation D, and the practical realities of deal size, liquidity risk, and invest…

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Sept. 3, 2024

#3 Introduction to Risk — Mastering Liquidity, Information & Manageme…

Master alternative-investment-risk to unlock smarter alternative investments. Learn the 3 core risks in alternative investments to protect capital and make confident allocation decisions.

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Sept. 2, 2024

#2 What Are Private Securities? A Clear Investor’s Guide

What are private securities, how do they differ from public markets, and why do they matter for portfolio diversification? Whether you’re an accredited investor, a founder raising capital, or simply curious about building wealth beyond Wall Street, this episode delivers clear definitions, real worl…

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Aug. 27, 2024

#1 Introduction to Alternative Assets | Private Securities & Portfoli…

Discover how private securities fit into the fast-evolving world of alternative assets — and why they matter for your portfolio.

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