• The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 23 | Courage and Vulnerability in Entrepreneurship with Dr. Renée Baker
    Jan 14 2025

    In this episode Brittany talks with Dr. Renée Baker, who shares her journey from corporate stability to entrepreneurial freedom, emphasizing the importance of courage, vulnerability, and financial education. She discusses strategies for preparing for financial emergencies, breaking the stigma around money conversations, and finding fulfillment in aligning one's passion with purpose.

    They break down:

    • Dr. Baker’s early money memories and their impact

    • The transition from corporate career to entrepreneurship

    • Essential attributes for becoming a successful entrepreneur

    • Importance of financial preparedness and emergency planning

    • Exploring alternative investments and market trends

    • Overcoming financial setbacks through resilience

    • Normalizing discussions about money in personal relationships

    Connect with us below!

    • Dr. Renée Baker on LinkedIn
    • The RBI Group
    • Dr. Renée Baker’s website
    • Brittany Mason on LinkedIn
    • Banríon Capital Management
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    56 mins
  • The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 22 | Planning For the End, Preparing For the Future with Jamie Hopkins
    Dec 17 2024

    What do a fog machine, digital assets, and mentorship have in common? They’re all part of Jamie Hopkins’ journey in finance. From his childhood experiences with money to his career as foremost retirement expert, Jamie shares insights on building a secure financial future and shaping the next generation of advisors.

    Connect with us below!

    • Jamie Hopkins on LinkedIn
    • Bryn Mawr Trust
    • Brittany Mason on LinkedIn
    • Banríon Capital Management
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    47 mins
  • The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 21 | Leadership and Investment Trends Shaping Tomorrow with David Meyncke
    Nov 19 2024

    In this episode, David Meyncke, Managing Director of Clough Capital Partners, shares his journey in finance. From his start at Dean Witter to leading growth and tech innovation in advisory services, he talks about the industry’s shift from commission-based to fee-based models, making investment more client-friendly. David also explains the rise of ETFs, why they’re popular, and how advisors can pick the right ones. He gives advice on leadership and teamwork, plus his thoughts on where the industry is headed with new tech, demographic shifts, and insights from leaders like Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon, and Elon Musk.

    Connect with us below!

    • David Meyncke on LinkedIn
    • Clough Capital Partners
    • Brittany Mason on LinkedIn
    • Banríon Capital Management
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    1 hr
  • The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 20 | Building Your Career and Banking on Yourself with Luke Lloyd
    Oct 22 2024

    How can a young professional build a network? Should they invest in the markets, or crypto? Luke Lloyd shares his journey from a blue-collar upbringing to building financial strategies for today’s economy. He talks about early lessons with his dad, the power of stepping out of comfort zones, and the importance of real connections and mentorship.

    We also explore new investment trends like AI, cryptocurrency, and sports investing, along with tips on staying balanced through mindfulness. Whether you're new to finance or experienced, this episode offers practical advice to grow your career and navigate the changing market.

    Connect with us below!

    • Luke Lloyd on LinkedIn
    • Strategic Wealth Partners
    • Brittany Mason on LinkedIn
    • Banríon Capital Management
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    39 mins
  • The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 19 | Understanding and Overcoming Financial Abuse Featuring Jacqueline Schadeck
    Aug 6 2024

    Welcome to The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick. Banrion Capital Management uses technology to help independent advisors scale and educate themselves on alternative investments. Since education is such a big piece of the Banrion mission and business, we are excited to kick off this series to dive into the nits and grits of the alternatives space. Episode 19 "Understanding and Overcoming Financial Abuse" features Jacqueline Schadeck, Founder of Golden Wealth Strategies.

    After witnessing her mother fall victim to poor financial advice that cost her family everything, Jacqueline Schadeck set out to become a go-to resource for financial guidance. She has helped high-net-worth clients keep and grow their assets over the past decade, and is now a trusted partner in creating generational wealth.

    Jacqueline is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional who helps individuals and families gain financial clarity. Offering both insurance and investment products and services, she believes people need comprehensive financial guidance to make the best decisions. Jacqueline has been asked to contribute to numerous media outlets, including CNBC, MarketWatch and Atlanta Business Chronicle. In any given week, you might find her leading financial education presentations for a local AARP chapter or explaining the tax code at a public library education session. She was even honored with the Impact Award by the Financial Planning Association of Georgia for her dedication to the industry. Jacqueline is also the host of PBS Atlanta's "My Money Mentors", a half-hour docu-reality series dedicated to making financial literacy enjoyable and empowering for young adults.

    In keeping with her desire to help others, Jacqueline gives back to her community by volunteering for various organizations. These include her church, several non-profits and her college alma mater, Kennesaw State University, where she played basketball for the Owls on scholarship and graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in finance. Jacqueline is also a past board member for the Financial Planning Association of Georgia.

    Connect with Jacqueline:

    Learn More About Golden Wealth Strategies: Golden Wealth Strategies

    Connect with Jacqueline on Instagram: @jacquelineplans

    Connect with Jacqueline on 𝕏: @Jacquelineplans

    Connect with Jacqueline on LinkedIn: Jacqueline Schadeck Check out Jacqueline's Show: My Money Mentors

    Learn More About Banrion: Banrion Capital Management

    Follow Brittany on 𝕏: @Brittany_Mason

    Follow Banrion on 𝕏: @Banrion_Capital

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @BanrionCapital

    Important Disclosures:

    The opinions expressed on the “The Alternative Mason Podcast” are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security.

    It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed du

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    40 mins
  • The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 18 | Supporting Small Business Through Micro Private Equity featuring Kyle Kuderewski
    Jul 23 2024

    Welcome to The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick. Banrion Capital Management uses technology to help independent advisors scale and educate themselves on alternative investments. Since education is such a big piece of the Banrion mission and business, we are excited to kick off this series to dive into the nits and grits of the alternatives space. Episode 18 "Supporting Small Business Through Micro Private Equity" features Kyle Kuderewski, Operations Manager with WebStreet (formerly Empire Flippers Capital).

    Kyle blends expertise in passive investing, entrepreneurship, and alternative investments. With a background in engineering management and a master's in project management, Kyle offers a unique perspective. Transitioning from the corporate world to WebStreet, Kyle found his niche in online business investing, aligning his goals with the company's vision. As a key figure at WebStreet, he spearheads efforts to make online businesses a viable passive investment option for accredited investors.

    Connect with Kyle:

    Learn More About WebStreet: WebStreet

    Follow WebStreet on 𝕏: @WebStreetLLC

    Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn: Kyle Kuderewski

    Learn More About Banrion: Banrion Capital Management

    Follow Brittany on 𝕏: @Brittany_Mason

    Follow Banrion on 𝕏: @Banrion_Capital

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @BanrionCapital

    Important Disclosures:

    The opinions expressed on the “The Alternative Mason Podcast” are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security.

    It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results.

    The guests featured on this program are participants on Banrion Capital Management’s platform. As such Banrion may receive payment for their participation as a platform partner.

    Any indices referenced for comparison are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital; please seek advice from a licensed professional.

    Investments are not FDIC-insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity, so they may lose value.

    Investors should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other important information is contained in the fund prospectuses and summary prospectuses, which can be obtained from a financial professional and should be read carefully before investing.

    Statements attributed to an individual represent the opinions of that individual as of the date published and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Banrion Capital Management or its affiliates. This information is intended to provide educational value, highlight issues and should not be considered advice, an endorsement or a recommendation.

    All Banrion Capital trademarks mentioned are owned by Banrion Capital Management, Inc., an affiliated company or fund. All other company and product names mentioned are the property of their respective comp

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    37 mins
  • The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 17 | The Psychology of Investing featuring Eben Burr
    Jul 5 2024

    Welcome to The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick. Banrion Capital Management uses technology to help independent advisors scale and educate themselves on alternative investments. Since education is such a big piece of the Banrion mission and business, we are excited to kick off this series to dive into the nits and grits of the alternatives space. Episode 17 "The Psychology of Investing" features Eben Burr, President of Toews Asset Management.

    As President of Toews Eben helps oversee the culture and direction of the firm which specializes in creating strategies designed with the clients financial and emotional wellbeing in mind. Eben advocates bringing behavioral psychology, introspection, and empathy into portfolio construction, planning, and communication.

    Eben is a lecturer and coach of applied behavioral finance as part of the Toews Managing Investor Behavior™ program. He also facilitates communications between the investment management team at Toews and its partners and producing advisors. He holds the Series 7, 65, & 63 licenses. Prior to joining Toews, Eben was the principal of the Burr Tibbs Group, consulting for private equity and high net worth individuals in New York City real estate. Mr. Burr graduated from Oberlin College with a BA in history in 1995, attended architecture school in Paris at L’Ecole Bleue and received a Master’s Degree from Pratt in New York City in 1999. He is currently attending Kansas State University where he is pursuing a graduate certificate to become a Certified Financial Therapist, expanding on his experience to learn to train professionals who want to improve clients’ financial health by integrating relational, behavioral, cognitive and emotional elements with personal finance. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and son and lots of guitars.

    Connect with Eben

    Learn More About Toews Asset Management: Toews Corporation

    Follow Toews on 𝕏: @toewscorp

    Connect with Eben on 𝕏: @ebenburr

    Connect with Eben on LinkedIn: Eben Burr

    Learn More About Banrion: Banrion Capital Management

    Follow Brittany on 𝕏: @Brittany_Mason

    Follow Banrion on 𝕏: @Banrion_Capital

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @BanrionCapital

    Important Disclosures:

    The opinions expressed on the “The Alternative Mason Podcast” are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security.

    It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results.

    The guests featured on this program are participants on Banrion Capital Management’s platform. As such Banrion may receive payment for their participation as a platform partner.

    Any indices referenced for comparison are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital; please seek advice from a licensed professional.

    Investments are not FDIC-insured, nor are they d

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    46 mins
  • The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick | Episode 16 | New Opportunities in Commercial Real Estate Featuring Cory Johnson
    Jun 19 2024

    Welcome to The Alternatives Mason: Building Alts Knowledge Brick by Brick. Banrion Capital Management uses technology to help independent advisors scale and educate themselves on alternative investments. Since education is such a big piece of the Banrion mission and business, we are excited to kick off this series to dive into the nits and grits of the alternatives space. Episode 16 "New Opportunities in Commercial Real Estate" features Cory Johnson, Co-Founder & CEO of Pender Capital.

    Cory Johnson serves as Chief Executive Officer of Pender Capital and brings over 20 years of experience in real estate acquisition, development, finance, and asset management. Mr. Johnson co-founded Pender Capital Management in 2015 and is responsible for the firm’s strategic vision and financial success. The firm is an SEC-registered investment advisor, specialized in U.S. based real estate credit opportunities. Since inception, the firm has funded over $676,900,000 in loans, secured by commercial real property collateral valued in excess of $1,060,676,301*. Prior to Pender Capital, Mr. Johnson founded several opportunistic real estate funds, which deployed value-add strategies through asset repositioning, while maintaining attractive risk-adjusted returns for investors. In 2012, Mr. Johnson co-founded Latitude Properties, LLC, a vertically integrated real estate investment firm focused on the acquisition, stabilization, and disposition of distressed single-family residences throughout Central and Southern California. In 2008, Mr. Johnson served as Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Paladar Capital Investments, L.P., and Montero Capital, LLC, with each fund specializing in the acquisition and repositioning of distressed single-family residential assets. From 2006 to 2008, Mr. Johnson served as land acquisition manager for M.D.C. Holdings, Inc., the nation’s 9th largest homebuilder at the time, where he was responsible for acquiring prospective development sites based on suitability requirements. From 2002 to 2005, Mr. Johnson served as a business development representative for Weyerhaeuser Mortgage Company, a GE Consumer Finance company. During his tenure at GE Consumer Finance, Mr. Johnson’s team originated more than $525 million in residential debt. Mr. Johnson holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

    *The aforementioned collateral value is based on the value of the property at the time of origination, with funding issued through Pender Capital Asset Based Lending Fund I, L.P. (together with any of its affiliates), Pender Capital Management’s inaugural fund.

    Connect with Cory:

    Learn More About Pender Capital: Pender Capital

    Connect with Cory on LinkedIn: Cory Johnson

    Learn More About Banrion: Banrion Capital Management

    Follow Brittany on 𝕏: @Brittany_Mason

    Follow Banrion on 𝕏: @Banrion_Capital

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: @BanrionCapital

    Important Disclosures:

    The opinions expressed on the “The Alternative Mason Podcast” are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security.

    It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any p

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    49 mins