What kinds of private and alternative investments do you offer?

For qualified clients and accredited investors, we offer one of the most comprehensive and robust selections of strategies and opportunities — such as private equity, oil and gas, tax optimization, private credit, and real estate — where they fit your goals and risk profile. We’re selective with these and use them only when they add something a traditional portfolio can’t.

Do I qualify to invest in your private and alternative strategies?

Most of these opportunities are reserved for accredited investors, and some for qualified purchasers. Generally, you’re an accredited investor if your net worth exceeds $1 million excluding your primary residence, or your income is above $200,000 individually ($300,000 jointly) over the past two years — and certain professional licenses, such as the Series 7, 65, or 82, now qualify as well. We’ll help you confirm where you stand and verify your status as part of the process.

What are the risks of private placements?

They can offer return potential and diversification you won’t find in public markets, but they carry real trade-offs you should understand up front: they are illiquid, they are not bank deposits and are not FDIC insured, their values are reported less frequently, and they are speculative enough that you should be able to afford the loss of your entire investment. We only bring these to you when you can comfortably absorb that risk and the structure fits your broader plan.

How long will my money be tied up?

Many private investments are built to be held for the long term — often at least five to seven years, and sometimes longer — with limited or no ability to exit early. Before you commit, we make sure you understand exactly how much of your capital is locked up and for how long, and that you have ample liquidity elsewhere for your near-term needs.

How much of my portfolio should be in alternatives?

There’s no universal number — it depends on your goals, time horizon, income needs, and comfort with illiquidity. As a reference point, some institutions suggest investors committed to private markets allocate a meaningful but limited share of their investable assets, but we right-size your allocation to your situation rather than a fixed target.

How do you select and vet the alternatives you offer?

Manager selection is everything in private markets. We look closely at the manager’s track record across full market cycles, their experience with similar deals, their fees, potential conflicts of interest, and how they manage risk and operations — and we translate the strategy into plain English so you understand how it actually makes money before you invest a dollar. Our private placement alternatives go through a strict, dedicated due-diligence process by committee with Kingswood Capital Partners, which typically takes two to three months. Many of our offerings fill up and close; when a new offering that is the same or very similar becomes available, it goes through that same due-diligence process.

How are alternative investments taxed — what about K-1s?

It varies by strategy, and some, like oil and gas, can carry meaningful tax advantages, which is part of why we use them. Many private investments report income on a Schedule K-1, which can arrive later in the tax season and occasionally require a filing extension — we coordinate directly with your CPA so there are no surprises.

What fees come with alternatives?

Private strategies typically cost more than public investments — often a management fee plus a performance-based fee — and we’ll lay out the full fee picture, including any underlying costs, so you can weigh it against the opportunity.

Are you a fiduciary?

Yes, I am a fiduciary. I’m held to a fiduciary standard which legally requires me to act in your best interest and disclose any potential conflicts of interest.