E 23: Revisit Intro to Alternative Assets - Deep Dive into Investment Structures

Summary
In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy, Sarah Florer and Roland Wiederaenders provide a comprehensive overview of alternative assets, focusing on various business entities and their implications for investors. They discuss the importance of understanding investment structures, including corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and general partnerships. The conversation also covers management fees, carried interest, and the significance of investor rights and control in private securities deals.

Sponsored by:
Real Advisers, Austin, Texas

Special thanks to:

Grable Martin PLLC 

Red Sun Creative, Austin, Texas

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Takeaways

• Understanding investment structures is crucial for investors.
• Corporations are formed by filing documents with the Secretary of State.
• Limited liability companies provide flexibility and limited liability.
• Limited partnerships have a general partner with unlimited liability.
• General partnerships expose all partners to unlimited liability.
• Management fees are typically based on assets under management.
• Carried interest is a performance-based compensation model.
• Tax treatment varies significantly between corporations and LLCs.
• Investors should inquire about their rights and control in deals.
• Conversion between entity types is possible and common.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Alternative Assets
• 03:13 Understanding Business Entities
• 05:53 Diving into Corporations
• 09:11 Exploring Limited Liability Companies
• 12:09 Limited Partnerships Explained
• 15:03 General Partnerships and Their Implications
• 17:46 Management Fees vs. Carried Interest
• 21:02 Comparing Corporations and LLCs
• 23:54 Navigating Investor Rights and Control

Creators and Guests

Host

Roland Wiederaenders

Co-founder of the Alt Investing Made Easy podcast, investment advisor, and corporate securities attorney with expertise in private investment funds, corporate/securities issues, mergers and acquisitions, partnership structuring, and federal income tax matters. Roland is also a member of Grable Martin PLLC.

Host

Sarah Florer

Co-founder of the Alt Investing Made Easy podcast, investment advisor, and corporate attorney with expertise in corporate finance and securities, structuring and restructuring, and commercial matters. Sarah is also a member of Grable Martin PLLC.

Producer

Anthony Carrano

Co-founder of the Alt Investing Made Easy podcast, fractional Chief Marketing Officer, entrepreneur, and Managing Partner at Dunamis Marketing.

What is Alt Investing Made Easy?

Join attorneys Sarah Florer and Roland Roland Wiederaenders as they navigate through the maze of market jargon and reveal the secrets of diversifying your portfolio. Whether you're a seasoned investor or taking your first step toward financial freedom, we empower you with the knowledge and insights you need to thrive in the dynamic landscape of alternative assets. Get ready to transform how you invest, inspiring a new way of thinking about your finances, and discover how to make your money work harder. Dive in with us, and let's make investing in alternative assets easy, giving you the confidence to navigate the financial landscape, one episode at a time.