REIT Industry Update
Going the ‘Last Mile’ August 30, 2018

Going the ‘Last Mile’

Going the ‘Last Mile’ August 29, 2018 | Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault It’s no secret that e-commerce has taken off exponentially, and part of what drives consumers’ online shopping behaviors is the ability to receive products quickly.   Getting products delivered in as timely a manner as possible requires "reducing the friction.” In a…
SEC Receives an Earful on ‘Reg BI’ August 16, 2018

SEC Receives an Earful on ‘Reg BI’

SEC Receives an Earful on ‘Reg BI’ August 15, 2018 | Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault Ever since the long-debated Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Rule faded away earlier this year, regulators have attempted to keep the spirit of the ruling alive by implementing a substitute rule.   In April, the Securities & Exchange Commission…
Blog Post: Are Flat-Fee TAMPs a Boon to RIAs? August 6, 2018

Blog Post: Are Flat-Fee TAMPs a Boon to RIAs?

Blog Post: Are Flat-Fee TAMPs a Boon to RIAs? August 2, 2018 | Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault In an era in which fees have come under scrutiny, one major selling point of the Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) model is the channel’s commitment to transparency, lower fees, and the highest level of fiduciary care.  …
Why Are More RIAs Looking to Alternatives? July 19, 2018

Why Are More RIAs Looking to Alternatives?

Why Are More RIAs Looking to Alternatives? July 19, 2018 | Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) advisers have historically shied away from alternative investments because of the fees associated with them and a lack of access to alternatives on their investment platforms.   However, with adjustments in fee structures that make…
Industrial: Real Estate’s Hottest Sector? July 5, 2018

Industrial: Real Estate’s Hottest Sector?

Industrial: Real Estate’s Hottest Sector? July 5, 2018 | Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, development of industrial space in the U.S. is at a 10-year high, and there are no signs of a slowdown any time soon. In fact, roughly 247 million square feet of new industrial…
Are Hybrid RIAs Changing the Industry? June 20, 2018

Are Hybrid RIAs Changing the Industry?

Are Hybrid RIAs Changing the Industry? June 19, 2018 | Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault In the last blog post, we talked about some differences between Independent Broker Dealers, Registered Investment Advisers, and Wirehouses, as well as the types of advisors associated with each firm. RIAs have generally been regarded as completely different models from…
The World of Investment Advice Professionals June 7, 2018

The World of Investment Advice Professionals

The World of Investment Advice Professionals June 6, 2018 | Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault In the last blog post, we offered an overview of the types of firms that sell alternative investments. Within the channels of Independent Broker Dealers, Registered Investment Advisers, and Wire Houses, investors can expect to work one-on-one with an investment professional…
Overview of Sales Channels May 24, 2018

Overview of Sales Channels

Overview of Sales Channels May 23, 2018 | Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault The alternative investment industry has long relied on the Independent Broker Dealer (IBD) channel for its sales; however, a broader array of financial firms are embracing the benefits of income and non-correlation that these products can offer investors seeking diversification into nontraditional…
Will Real Estate Investors Benefit from Tax Changes? December 21, 2017

Will Real Estate Investors Benefit from Tax Changes?

Now that the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” has been passed by Congress and signed by President Trump, investors in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other alternative real estate investments may stand to benefit.

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