Investing Episodes

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 conversation equips you with the legal clarity and strategic insight to navigate alternative investments with confidence. Learn how compensation models like AUM fees and carried interest can keep you compliant—and why illegal commissions are a ticking time bomb when deals go south.

In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy, experts break down how mid-stage investors can identify, assess, and profit from distressed assets in today’s challenging markets. Listeners will gain actionable strategies for navigating legal risks, structuring deals, and unlocking value across real estate and alternative investments.

In this episode, bankruptcy attorney Mary Elizabeth Heard explains how pre-packaged bankruptcies and 363 sales allow investors to unlock value in distressed assets through strategic restructuring. Listeners learn to spot opportunities and acquire assets free of liens for greater investment upside.

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 — giving mid stage investors the clarity to choose the right path for their portfolio.

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 investor verification. Whether you’re already accredited or building toward it, you’ll walk away with the clarity to position yourself for high quality alternative investment opportunities.

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.

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 world examples, and actionable insights you can use today.

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