Tag: Investment Strategies

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

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

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.

Evolving Investment Landscapes: Are You Ready for the 21st Century? (Ep. 38)

Evolving Investment Landscapes: Are You Ready for the 21st Century? (Ep. 38)

Are you investing like it’s still the 20th century or have you embraced the new approaches of the 21st century?

In this episode, Greg DuPont talks about the transformation of investment practices and the evolving financial landscape. He challenges the outdated norms of passive investing and introduces listeners to emerging opportunities in private equity, real estate, and the evolving crypto sphere. Through insightful discussions, Greg highlights the potential risks of conventional approaches and advocates for strategies that can better navigate today’s tumultuous markets.

Greg discusses: 

  • (03:25) The transformation of market structures and its implications
  • (09:33) The rise of private equity and its impacts
  • (13:27) Navigating private debt opportunities
  • (18:37) A fresh perspective on cryptocurrency
  • (20:45) Opening meaningful conversations as a financial advocate
  • And more

It’s time to consider rethinking your investment strategies. Tune in and explore pathways to financial growth and resilience.

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Awakening to Risk: Attorneys and the Future of Markets (Ep. 26)

Awakening to Risk: Attorneys and the Future of Markets (Ep. 26)

In the face of impending market changes, how can families plan to safeguard their financial future?

In this episode of March to a Million, Greg DuPont explores the urgent need for a seismic shift in how we perceive financial planning and the crucial role attorneys play in this transformation. He digs into the pressing issues facing the financial market and the impending changes that could reshape our financial futures.

Greg discusses: 

  • His epiphany about the future of the market and its impact on his clients
  • The significance of the 100th anniversary of the Great Depression in relation to current market conditions
  • Strategies for protecting family wealth, including offloading risk and exploring alternative investments
  • The role of insurance companies in providing stability during economic downturns
  • The potential of Bitcoin and real estate as alternative investment options
  • The importance of guaranteed income and the dangers of forced asset liquidation during market crashes
  • Roles that attorneys play in financial advocacy to protect clients’ interests in a comprehensive manner
  • And more!

 

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