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The Alternative Mason | Season 3 | Episode 5 | Gen X, Money & Harmony: A Wealth of Knowledge with Dr. Preston Cherry
In this episode, Dr. Cherry, a proud member of Generation X, discusses the unique traits and hurdles faced by his generation, often dubbed the "forgotten generation." From growing up as latchkey kids to fostering resilience and skepticism, learn how these experiences influence their financial behaviors and retirement preparation.

Brittany Mason
Jan 20


The Alternatives Mason | Season 3 | Episode 4 | Navigating AI & Authenticity: A Dive Into Branding with Emily Binder
Understanding and leveraging social media algorithms can boost your marketing efforts. Embracing mindfulness, meditation, and managing stress improves energy and productivity. Future trends include AI, cryptocurrency, and innovative content strategies.

Brittany Mason
Dec 16, 2025


Why Patience Wins: Banríon’s Perspective on Helping RIAs Navigate Alternative Investment Adoption
The surge of advisor interest in alternatives has led many asset managers to accelerate their RIA distribution efforts. Yet, selling private credit, private equity, hedge-fund strategies, and interval funds to RIAs is rarely a fast-moving transaction. Deals close when the relationship is built on trust, alignment of goals, and communication, while remaining patient through the diligence, operations, compliance processes.
Shana Sissel
Dec 8, 2025


What's the Alternative? | Season 3 | Episode 5 | Unmasking Hedge Funds: Low-Cost Alternatives & Global Macro Secrets with Bob Elliott
The liquid alternatives category has grown rapidly but faces significant structural and classification challenges.
Shana Sissel
Dec 1, 2025


The Alternatives Mason | Season 3 | Episode 3 | The Astoria Story: Investment Strategies and Entrepreneurship with John Davi
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

Brittany Mason
Nov 18, 2025


What's the Alternative? | Season 3 | Episode 4 | Stacking the Deck: Redefining Alternative ETF Models with Jeremy Schwartz
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.
Shana Sissel
Nov 5, 2025


The Alternative Mason | Season 3 | Episode 2 | Commanding Wealth: Military Precision in Money Management with Dennis Morton
True connection begins with understanding someone's "why." In this episode of The Alternative Mason, host Brittany Mason and Dennis Morton of Morton Brown Family Wealth, dive into trust-building with clients and authenticity in relationships. Discover their unique approach.

Brittany Mason
Oct 20, 2025


What's the Alternative? | Season 3 | Episode 3 | Riffing on Returns: A Structured Note Playbook with Vinay Tolia
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!
Shana Sissel
Oct 7, 2025


The Alternative Mason | Season 3 | Episode 1 | The VC Firm That Thinks Different and Hires Bots with Brad Zapp
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.

Brittany Mason
Sep 16, 2025


What's the Alternative? | Season 3 | Episode 2 | The Private Credit Revolution with John Sateri
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.
Shana Sissel
Sep 8, 2025


Trump Administration's Private Equity Guidance: What Advisors Need to Know
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.
Shana Sissel
Jul 31, 2025


Banríon Spotlight On: AGF Investments
Get to know AGF Investments
Shana Sissel
Jul 9, 2025


Banríon Spotlight On: Toews Asset Management
Get to know Banríon Capital Management partner Toews Asset Management
Shana Sissel
Jun 26, 2025


What's the Alternative? | Season 2 | Episode 9 | Private Real Estate and How to Build All-Weather Business with David Selznick
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.
Shana Sissel
Jun 16, 2025


Banríon Spotlight On: Clough Capital
Get to know Banrion Capital Management Partner, Clough Capital!
Shana Sissel
Jun 11, 2025


The Alternative Mason | Season 2 | Episode 8 | Real Estate and Commercial Investment in Crisis Markets with Greg Friedman
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.

Brittany Mason
Jun 10, 2025


Banríon Spotlight On: Peachtree Group
Peachtree Group is an investment firm driving growth with a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate assets and other ventures.
Shana Sissel
May 28, 2025


What's the Alternative? | Season 2 | Episode 8 | From Advisor to VC: How AI and Access Are Reshaping Venture Capital with Brad Zapp
Not every great founder fits the mold—and Connetic Ventures is okay with that.
Shana Sissel
May 19, 2025


Banríon Spotlight On: WebStreet
WebStreet offers a unique Micro Private Equity strategy focused on e-commerce business
Shana Sissel
May 14, 2025


The Alternative Mason | Season 2 | Episode 7 | How Elite School Districts Became a Billion-Dollar Investment Strategy with Sean O’Dowd
Families care about schools. Investors should too.

Brittany Mason
May 5, 2025
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