Alternative Investments Chat
"Alternative Investments Chat" offers an exclusive look into the strategies and technologies defining the alternative investment landscape. Hosted by Erica Lanier and Erin Akers of M2i, this podcast delivers valuable education and insights for investors, advisors, and sponsors eager to gain unique perspectives on alternative investments. This podcast and M2i do not serve as a financial advisor. Any insights provided by M2i are for educational purposes only and are not intended as investment advice.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 51
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Protect Your Money: 7 Mistakes People Make When Hiring Financial Advisors
Hiring the wrong financial advisor can shrink your portfolio. Skip costly mistakes by knowing what to look for before you trust them with your wealth. Choosing the right advisor isn’t just about cred…
Maximize Your Portfolio: Exploring the Power of Self-Directed IRAs
Self-Directed IRAs (SD IRAs) allow you to diversify your retirement savings but one compliance mistake could leave you with hefty penalties. Are you willing to navigate the risks? The benefits of SD …
Regulation Best Interest: Balancing Risk and Responsibility in Alternative Investments
Do you understand the complexities of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI)? One misstep could cost your reputation and your client’s trust. It’s vital to understand the ways that it has reshaped the lan…
Filling the Funding Gap: How Middle Market Debt Empowers Companies
Not all companies fit into the bank loan or venture capital model, so what’s the solution? Middle-market debt financing is a flexible, high-yield way forward for companies eager to grow. Middle-marke…
Solar Investments: Turning Sunlight into Long-Term Gains
As the world shifts toward renewable energy, solar has emerged as one of the most promising investment opportunities. But is it the right fit for your portfolio? In this episode, co-hosts Erin and Er…
Fine Art & Collectibles: Turning Passion into Portfolio Growth
Can passion-driven investments also be smart financial moves? With economic uncertainty on the rise, investors are looking beyond stocks and bonds to fine art, rare watches, luxury handbags, and spor…
Oil & Gas Investing: Tapping into Energy for Portfolio Growth
Oil and gas have powered economies for centuries, but do they still make sense as an investment today? With energy demand holding strong and market dynamics shifting, these commodities offer both opp…
Swap Till You Drop: The Tax Hack Real Estate Investors Love
Most investors (and their accountants) have never heard of this strategy but it could save you hundreds of thousands in taxes! Every real estate investor dreads the tax bill that comes with selling a…
Loaner or Owner: The Real Estate Investing Playbook You Need
Real estate isn’t just about owning property, it’s about making strategic moves that generate income, hedge inflation, and diversify your portfolio. But should you be a loaner or an owner? And how do…
Breaking Down Barriers: The Democratization of Alternative Investments
Your ticket to previously exclusive investments is here, are you ready? Technology and innovative financial products are transforming the alternative investment landscape. Hosts Erin and Erica explai…
Breaking the Boys' Club: Women's Rise in Wealth Management
A massive $30 TRILLION wealth transfer is coming and women are taking the lead! In this episode, Erin and Erica discuss the biggest financial shift of this generation and what it means for the future…
Why Millennials Are Choosing Alternative Investments Over Traditional Finance
Millennials are ditching traditional investment strategies in favor of alternative options—but why? In this episode of Alternative Investments Chat, hosts Erin and Erica dive into the key factors dri…
Reshaping Retirement Strategies: Gen X and Alternative Investments
In this episode, Erin and Erica discuss the unique financial journey of those born between 1965 and 1980, Generation X. Often called "latchkey kids," Gen Xers grew up navigating economic uncertainty,…
Women Transforming Finance: Paving the Path to Success
In this episode, Erin and Erica shine a spotlight on the remarkable women shaping the financial sector: Cathie Wood, the driving force behind ARK Invest’s focus on disruptive innovation; Abigail John…
Debt Offerings: Separating Fact from Fiction
Join hosts Erin and Erica as they dive into the world of debt offerings, debunking five of the most common misconceptions about this form of financing. They start by clarifying that debt offerings ar…
Marketing Debt Offerings: Strategies for Attracting Investors and Securing Success
In this episode, Erin and Erica dive into the essential strategies for successfully marketing debt offerings, a key tool for raising capital without sacrificing equity. They explore the importance of…
Profit with Purpose: A Guide to Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)
In this episode, Erin and Erica dive into the essential strategies for successfully marketing debt offerings, a key tool for raising capital without sacrificing equity. They explore the importance of…
Building a Retirement Strategy: Balancing Growth, Security, and Lifestyle
In this episode, hosts Erin and Erica dive into the essentials of retirement planning, sharing expert insights to help you secure your financial future. They break down everything from understanding …
Raw Materials, Big Impact: How Commodities Drive the World’s Economy
Dive into the world of commodities in this insightful episode! Learn what commodities are, from raw materials like metals and energy to agricultural goods like wheat and coffee. Erin and Erica break …
Earn Without Owning: The Power of REITs
Join hosts Erin and Erica as they break down Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), which are companies that own or finance income-generating properties like apartments, offices, and warehouses. Mode…