🎥 BlackRock's Joe DeVico and Jonathan Diorio and Partners Group's Rob Collins - “an iPhone moment for private markets"

Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today’s episode dives into a groundbreaking partnership that could change the trajectory of how the wealth channel invests into private markets.We are joined by BlackRock’s Senior Managing Director, Head of the Americas Client Business, Co-Head of U.S. Wealth Advisory (USWA), and a member of the Global Executive Committee for BlackRock Joe DeVico and Head of Product for US Wealth & Head of Alts to Wealth Jon Diorio and Partners Group’s Partner, Co-Head of Private Wealth, Head of the New York Office, Member of the Global Executive Board, Partners Group Rob Collins to discuss their partnership on a private markets model portfolio purpose-built for the wealth channel.Joe, Jon, and Rob discuss what Rob calls in the podcast the industry’s “iPhone moment.” This model portfolio partnership that brings together BlackRock’s private markets and technology capabilities and Partners Group’s history as a pioneer in the evergreen funds space is a big moment for private markets. The partnership enables the wealth channel to seamlessly access private markets solutions, understand how it fits into a broader asset allocation model, and handles rebalancing in a turnkey fashion.We had a fascinating discussion about this partnership and why the wealth channel needs turnkey solutions such as model portfolios. We discussed:* Why model portfolios could be the “iPhone moment” for private markets.* The anatomy of the partnership between BlackRock and Partners Group to create private markets model portfolios.* How to balance personalization and customization with standardization of delivery to the wealth channel.* How to create differentiation with private markets product offerings with different product structures.* The mechanics of a private markets model portfolio.* How education plays a role in advisor adoption of private markets products and model portfolios.Thanks Joe, Jon, and Rob for sharing your wisdom and experience on public and private markets as you help bring private markets into the mainstream.Clip #1: The iPhone moment - changing the paradigm of private markets.Clip #2: Why is now the right time?Clip #3: Why is a comprehensive, turnkey solution needed?A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. 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Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus’ technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at [email protected] thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction and Message from Ultimus, our Sponsor01:56 Welcome to Alt Goes Mainstream Podcast01:58 Groundbreaking Partnership Announcement02:25 The Model Portfolio Partnership03:32 Live from the BlackRock Studio04:07 BlackRock's Joe DeVico and Jon Diorio, and Partners Group’s Rob Collins06:25 The Evergreen Wealth Journey07:33 The iPhone Moment for Private Markets08:18 Challenges in Private Markets Adoption08:34 The Importance of Diversified Portfolios08:54 The Sherwin-Williams Challenge09:08 The Simple Push Button Solution09:40 The Uptick in Public Market Models13:22 The Right Time for Private Markets Solutions13:48 The Role of Technology and Wrappers28:04 Evolution of Fixed Income Markets28:24 Electronification of Private Markets28:38 Educating Investors on Private Markets29:33 Importance of Excellent Execution30:04 Proving the Value of Evergreen Portfolios30:49 Building the Right Solution31:15 Client Demand for Private Market Access31:52 Core Building Blocks of Private Markets32:21 Simplifying Private Market Investments32:52 Naming and Structuring Investment Products33:52 Blurring the Lines Between Public and Private Markets38:18 Active vs. Passive in Private Markets40:02 Challenges in Market Adoption40:33 Scalability and Personalization in Private Markets41:53 Evergreen Funds: Complex but Essential43:10 Expanding Access to Alternatives44:25 Seismic Shift in Private Markets45:09 Future of Private Market Solutions47:17 Client Demand Driving Innovation52:55 Personalization in Investment Portfolios56:56 The Importance of Time and Simplicity57:52 Conclusion and Podcast OutroEditing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant. 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