Tag: Inflation

Is Private Lending the Future of Investments? with Phil Hasbrouck (Ep. 35)

Is Private Lending the Future of Investments? with Phil Hasbrouck (Ep. 35)

Are you interested in exploring the future of the financial and investment landscape and the contribution the private lending arena can bring to the field? 

In this episode, Rob Curtiss is joined by Phil Hasbrouck, the co-head of Cliffwater’s asset management business. Phil sheds light on the growing private lending market and what Cliffwater brings to the space. Phil also explains the opportunities and risks associated with investing in private debt, emphasizing the importance of conservative underwriting and its ability to navigate economic downturns.

Phil explores:

  • How private lending has grown to the multimillion-dollar market it is today
  • The importance of understanding the risks associated with private lenders
  • Some risks and return characteristics of private lending
  • The fees and cost savings that come with working with firms like Cliffwater
  • And more!

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Phil Hasbrouck is the co-head of Cliffwater’s asset management business. In this role, Phil leads the firm’s asset management distribution efforts and is involved with product development and positioning, business development, and managing client relationships.

Expanding Investment Opportunities Through Effective Tax Planning with Sam Miller, CFA®, CFP®, CAIA® (Ep.19)

Expanding Investment Opportunities Through Effective Tax Planning with Sam Miller, CFA®, CFP®, CAIA® (Ep.19)

Building tax strategies around investment plans provide a layer of security to reduce the cost of returns while allowing you to further invest that money.

In this episode, Robert Curtiss is joined by Sam Miller, the director of research and marketing at Signature Estate & Investment Advisors (SEIA). Sam unpacks the different types of investment options clients can consider, how they fit within portfolio planning, and the importance of including a tax planner in your investment planning.

Sam discusses:

  • His role at SEIA and his approach to portfolio construction and investment selection
  • How he separates alternative investments based on how fiduciarily responsible they are for their clients
  • What additional elements have opened up in the wake of inflation to diversify portfolios
  • Strategies to liquefy a singular long-term investment while avoiding a huge tax cost
  • The tax planning associated with capital gains and qualified opportunity zone funds
  • And more!

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Sam Miller, CFA®, CFP®, CAIA® is the Director of Research & Marketing and a member of the SEIA investment management and research department, where he contributes thought leadership and expertise to the due diligence, portfolio construction, and investment selection processes. He works closely with SEIA’s Investment Committee to formulate and communicate opinions on the economic and investment environment.

Financial Concerns For The Current Generation (Ep.11)

Financial Concerns For The Current Generation (Ep.11)

We hear about stock prices, inflation, taxes, and the conflict between Russia and Ukraine on the news all this with lots of numbers and information. 

Luckily, here’s where financial advisors like Rob Curtiss untangle the numbers to help clients move forward.  

In this episode, Rob dives into current world events, revealing their impact on inflation, taxes, and investment planning as clients shift their routines. He shares what his company looks for in potential clients, along with concerns individuals bring up during a single call-in.

Rob discusses:

  • What you should know about his objective, unemotional rules-based process
  • Current inflation compared to past inflation rates
  • His approach to working alongside potential clients 
  • Ways he determines if they are the right fit for each other 
  • Common client questions due to current uncertainty

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