Grant Gherity, CFA, CAIA, Chapter Executive

Grant is a dedicated professional serving as an Internal Wealth Strategist at RBC Wealth Management. Located in Minneapolis, his primary focus is to assist clients in comprehending their financial objectives and formulating strategies for intricate wealth management issues. By understanding their unique financial circumstances, he offers tailored strategies to address complex wealth management challenges.

Lee Moroney, CAIA

Having recognized the significant growth displayed by alternative investments in the global economy, I decided to invest my time and energy into the CAIA program to become an expert in the field. It was a challenging journey, but a worthwhile one given the overwhelming sense of achievement upon completion of the program. Earning the CAIA designation has enhanced my credibility with my clients and has demonstrated my commitment to professional development.

CAIA Dallas Presents - Deep Dives: A Quarterly Alternatives Education Series

Topic: Secondary Venture Capital Investments

A secondary market transaction in venture capital (VC) is a transaction in which shareholders in a private VC-backed company sell their stock to an investor. Secondary transactions give shareholders in private companies an opportunity to liquidate some or all of their shares. Liquidity allows early investors to secure a return on their investments and gives employee shareholders the chance to cash in their equity compensation prior to an exit transaction, such as an initial public offering (IPO) or an acquisition.

May 2023: Art as a Purpose-Led Alternative Asset Class

At the CAIA Association, a global mindset encompasses the understanding of globalization and how interconnected each region of the world is economically, politically, and socially. For this month’s edition of Chronicles, we turned to Laura Merlini, CAIA, CIFD, Managing Director, CAIA EMEA to contribute insight and perspective on the art market as an alternative investment class.

UniFi by CAIA™ – The Evolution of Private Debt in Advisor Portfolios

Private debt has been one of the fastest-growing private market strategies since the global financial crisis. What once was a niche strategy pursued by hedge funds and private equity GPs has grown into a diverse and standalone industry. This panel discussion covers the evolution of the industry, current themes, considerations, and approaches to implementation for clients seeking differentiated income and diversification.