Navigating the Real Estate Macrotrends with Ben Fraser

Buckle in for our conversation with guest, Ben Fraser, Chief Investment Officer at Aspen Funds, an Inc 5000 company that has 10x’d their size over the last five (5) years shares some investment strategies. Having navigated the waters of asset management and commercial banking, Ben wields a unique insider's perspective on prosperous asset management firms and people and the financial maneuvers of affluent clients. He'll share how a recurring pattern among the successful spurred his foray into equity investments. You'll also get a personal tour of Aspen Funds' growth narrative over the past decade and their ingenious strategy of asset diversification to harness macro trends and optimize success.Ben underscores the significance of comprehending the capital stack for making smart investment choices.  He addresses bridge debt and market trends..We talked about how Aspen tracks macroeconomic patterns to see investment opportunities.  Labor shortages, energy prices, and the backpedaling of globalization are likely to continue influencing the markets long term in their opinion.  Ben will touch upon the obstacles in transitioning to renewable energy and how the ESG narrative has impacted fossil fuel production. This enlightening conversation with Ben promises is a goldmine of insights for any serious investor.Connect with Ben and Aspen Funds:Web: https://aspenfunds.us/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspen-funds/---Connect with Ginny Bolling on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnybollingPivot to Prosperity is a podcast that is sponsored by Pivotal Real Estate Investments, which focuses on helping investors build wealth and income through commercial real estate that improves communities. To learn more, visit www.PivotalREILLC.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode.To watch other episodes, go to https://www.youtube.com/@PivotalREI