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Building Strong Marketing Foundations for Alternative Investments
Financial advisors may navigate an ever-expanding universe of offerings, but what they truly seek is clarity: a concise understanding of how your fund works, how it performs, and how it fits into a client’s financial picture.
iCapital® Expands Global Footprint with New Office in the United Arab Emirates
Strategic presence at Abu Dhabi Global Market reinforces iCapital’s strong commitment to the Middle East and enhances regional access to private markets.
CIM Group Named Infrastructure Manager of the Year by Insurance Investor
CIM Group was also shortlisted for Real Estate Manager of the Year, underscoring the firm’s growing influence and leadership in insurance for both its real estate and infrastructure strategies.
Fourth Annual CAIS Mercer Survey Shows Alts Moving From Niche to Norm With Half of Advisors Now Allocating 10%+ to Alts
Nine in 10 advisors now allocate to alternative investments and nearly half of respondents dedicate more than 10% of client portfolios, with demand growing from non-accredited clients.
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CAIS Enterprise Technology to Power Alternative Investments Across Envestnet, Orion, and Vestmark
CAIS CAIS, the leading alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, today announced expanded strategic partnerships with Envestnet, Orion, and...
Strategic Advisor Engagement: Q&A with Marketing Intent
Johnathan Rickman | Blue Vault We spoke with Cherie Fournier and Alise Lucero of Marketing Intent to learn how they work with alternative investment firms to overcome...
NexPoint Launches Small Bay III DST Offering
NexPoint NexPoint, a multibillion-dollar alternative investment firm, today announced the launch of NexPoint Small Bay III DST (the “Offering”), a Delaware statutory trust...
Short Videos are Powerful
Marketing Intent Advisors are constantly pulled in multiple directions. Between managing client portfolios, responding to market shifts, and evaluating new products, their...
Emma Skedgel Joins SEI’s Defined Contribution Team
SEI SEI® (NASDAQ:SEIC) today announced the appointment of Emma Skedgel as Sales Director of Defined Contribution (DC), responsible for building and deepening relationships...
Based on Blue Vault’s coverage of nontraded REITs as of June 30, 2025, how many new nontraded REITs have entered the market this year?
Answer: Based on Blue Vault’s coverage of nontraded REITs as of June 30, 2025, only one new nontraded REIT has entered the market this year: StratCap Digital Infrastructure...
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Bonus Distribution to Investors in the Essential Income REIT’s Class ER Shares Brings Total First Year Distribution Rate to 9.58%
ExchangeRight’s Essential Income REIT Class ER shares achieve a 9.58% total first-year return, bolstered by a bonus distribution from DST fee participation and accretive property acquisitions.
Semi-Liquid Alternatives Demonstrate the Ability to Provide Significant Liquidity to Shareholders in Times of Distress
Despite negative media focus, semi-liquid alternatives balance liquidity, diversification, and long-term returns.
Blue Vault Q3 2024 NTR/BDC Individual Performance Page Update 12-18-2024
Check out Blue Vault’s newly published Q3 NTR and BDC individual performance pages or browse the Full BDC Industry Review .
Investors Fully Subscribe ExchangeRight Debt-Free Offering Designed for Recession-Resilience
ExchangeRight’s All-Cash 7 DST, a $24.8M debt-free portfolio of necessity retail and healthcare properties, has been fully subscribed, offering secure income and tax-deferred exit options.
CIM Real Assets & Credit Fund Acquires District La Brea in Los Angeles
CIM Group’s acquisition of District La Brea adds a vibrant mix of retail and commercial space to its portfolio, enhancing its community-focused real estate investments.
Of the open nontraded BDCs that were in operation during the second quarter of 2024, which fund reported the highest total return?
Unlock exclusive access to comprehensive performance data and insights on nontraded REITs, BDCs, and more—become a Blue Vault member and stay ahead in the alternative investment industry.
Explore Portfolio Impacts of Tax Policy at December Community Groups Meeting
Join Scott Hodge of the Tax Foundation at our next Alts Community Groups meeting on Monday, December 16, 2024, and equip yourself for client questions about next year’s tax debate and the future of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Blue Vault Q3 2024 NTR/BDC Individual Performance Page Update 12-10-2024
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Egan-Jones Supports All NexPoint Nominees for UDF IV Annual Meeting
Cites UDF IV Board and Management Entrenchment, Lack of Transparency, Shareholder Value Erosion and Breach of Shareholder Trust
Madison Commercial Completes and Sells Fully-Leased Retail Development on Cherry Road in Rock Hill, S.C.
Madison Commercial delivers and sells Phase 2 of its Cherry Road retail development, attracting top national tenants and revitalizing a high-growth area in Rock Hill, S.C.











