February 2025 – March to a Million

Building Better Portfolios: The Role of Alternative Investments with Shana Sissel (Ep. 43)

By March to a Million | February 19, 2025

Are you ready to dive into the world of alternative investments? In this episode of the March to a Million podcast, Greg DuPont is joined by Shana Sissel, known as the “Queen of Alts,” to explore how innovative platforms like Shana’s Banrion Capital are revolutionizing investment opportunities for financial advisors.

Greg and Shana delve into the evolving landscape of alternative investments, breaking down barriers that have kept many advisors—and their clients—out of this space. They discuss the importance of integrating diversified investment options into portfolios to better serve clients’ needs. With Shana’s insight, you’ll learn about the exciting potential of alternative investments to provide uniqueness and impact in ways traditional investments cannot.

Tune in to discover:

(02:15) How Banrion Capital is changing advisor access to alternative investments
(15:24) The importance of building better client-advisor relationships through tailored investment strategies
(19:39) The role of alternative investments as a diversification tool
(27:00) Greg’s strategic vision for empowering advisors through holistic financial solutions
And more

Join Greg and Shana in unraveling the complexities of alts to find new opportunities that align with clients’ financial and personal goals.

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About Our Guest:

For two decades Shana Orczyk Sissel has climbed the ladder of the financial services industry. As Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Banríon Capital Management Shana helps financial advisors navigate the complex world of alternative investing, assisting with investment platform development, alternatives in portfolio construction and developing best practice in alternative investment due diligence.

Dubbed the “Queen of Alternatives” by her peers. Shana is a sought-after speaker & media contributor, appearing frequently at industry events and on major financial news outlets like CNBC, Fox Business Network, Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, Reuters and the Schwab Network.

Shana has maintained fierce, outspoken advocacy for her fellow women in finance for the duration of her career — acting as a mentor for many other young women navigating the battlefield of a male-dominated industry. Having overcome many obstacles to achieve success in her own career, she leverages her personal social media following to speak out for the recognition and support of women in her field. As a member of Women in ETFs, Shana has become a spokesperson for their Speaker’s Bureau, with the goal of improving public representation of females in industry-oriented events and conferences, as well as in financial media.

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What Wildfires and Political Changes Mean for Your Financial Strategy (Ep. 42)

By March to a Million | February 5, 2025

How do current events, from wildfires to political promises, shape our financial landscape?

In this episode, Greg DuPont dives into the intricate connections between California wildfires, the emergence of Trump 2.0, and innovations in government efficiency. He explores how these seemingly disparate events interconnect and influence lives and financial markets.

Greg discusses:

(02:06) The devastating impact of California wildfires
(06:17) How advisors can support clients who’ve lost everything
(09:20) Analyzing Trump 2.0’s goals and their economic ramifications
(09:48) The potential for new technologies in construction and government
(16:41) Immigration policies and workforce implications
And more

With actionable insights and an engaging dialogue, this episode encourages listeners to reflect on how major societal shifts might shape personal and professional futures.