In this episode of The Alternative Mason, Brittany Mason chats with John Davi — founder of Astoria Portfolio Advisors and one of the sharpest minds in the ETF world. John shares how growing up in Queens shaped his hustle, how early stints at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley fueled his love for markets, and what drove him to launch Astoria back in 2017. They dive into how Astoria blends macro insights with quantitative research, what it’s really like to build an independent fi

We’re thrilled to officially share that Banríon Capital and WisdomTree have teamed up to create an open-architecture alternative ETF model — part of WisdomTree’s innovative Return Stacking initiative.

What's your take on using options? Options can offer a unique chance to boost your returns with limited downside—an investment opportunity that’s far from ordinary. Catch Vinay Tolia and Shana Sissel as they dive into the world of options and structured notes!

What if investing in high-growth startups didn’t require being ultra-wealthy or writing a six-figure check? That’s the shift happening now. Funds like Connetic Ventures are removing outdated barriers by lowering investment minimums, removing accreditation requirements, and making venture available to everyday investors. It’s still private markets investing, but designed to be more accessible.

Private credit is reshaping the capital markets — offering flexibility, faster decisions, and closer collaboration with management compared to traditional banks. With ~$2T in assets vs. banks’ $13T, the runway for growth is massive… and we’re just getting started.

Discover how The BAM Companies approaches property management, the importance of school districts, and BAM's dedication to community impact and economic resilience.

Key Points: The June 3, 2020 guidance permits 401(k) plan fiduciaries to include private equity as part of professionally managed investment options, such as target-date funds. This opens the door for other alternative investments, including real estate, hedge funds, and potentially cryptocurrencies, in 401(k) plans. Implementation is not mandatory and may take years to become widespread.

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Get to know Banríon Capital Management partner Toews Asset Management

During the 2008 crisis, David Selznick risked everything, from his money to his marriage. The risk paid off back then, but it also taught him to think and invest differently. For him, this meant downside protection, durable demand, and vision over trends.

Get to know Banrion Capital Management Partner, Clough Capital!

In this episode of The Alternatives Mason, Greg Friedman doesn’t hold back. While remote work might work for some, he believes most people benefit from the structure, energy, and discipline that only a shared workspace can offer.

Peachtree Group is an investment firm driving growth with a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets and other ventures.

Not every great founder fits the mold—and Connetic Ventures is okay with that.

WebStreet offers a unique Micro Private Equity strategy focused on e-commerce business

Families care about schools. Investors should too.

Unique AI Venture Capital Solution from Connetic Ventures

What happens when the Fed raises or cuts interest rates? The impact goes far beyond your bond yield.

66% of Gen Z experiences imposter syndrome—and Connor was one of them.

Where is your capital—and is it working for you? H. Adam Holt challenges outdated thinking around financial instruments.