A Student's Intro to Alternative Investments

The oil and gas industry is possibly one of the most recognized sectors of the alternative investments space, but also potentially misunderstood. Listen in as Chandler Lilly, a junior at Florida A&M University, interviews Matt Iak, executive vice president at U.S. Energy Development Corporation. Together, they discuss Iak’s career path to the energy sector, effective strategies to attract capital in the oil and gas space, the potential environmental impacts of oil and gas, and a lot more. Check it out today!    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   DisclaimerListen in as Florida A&M University junior Chandler Lilly interviews Matt Iak, executive vice president at U.S. Energy Development Corporation, on his career path to the energy sector. This is the fifth podcast in a series entitled “A Student’s Introduction to Alternative Investments,” brought to you through a partnership between Alternative and Direct Investment Securities Association, Inc. (ADISA) and the Milken Institute HBCU Fellows Program (Milken).ADISA and Milken have made this podcast available for information purposes only. This podcast is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any interest, securities or any other investment product by ADISA, Milken or any other person. Any investment or offering should only be made by means of a private placement memorandum or prospectus, which would contain additional important risk disclosures and more specific information about any particular investment in alternative investments or investments generally.Neither ADISA nor Milken, or any of their respective directors, employees or agents, make any representations or warranties, express or implied, or assumes any legal responsibility for the information provided in these presentations. The contents of the presentations are not the views or opinions of ADISA and Milken, or any of their respective directors, employees or agents. Opinions, estimates and statements made on this podcast constitute the judgment of the source or speaker, not ADISA or Milken, and are based on the current conditions at the time of recording. No person takes on any obligation to update or amend this podcast should such conditions subsequently change.The podcast does not constitute legal or other professional advice. It is recommended that you seek legal or other professional advice to determine whether any advice, actions or practices contained in the podcast are appropriate and legal in your jurisdiction. Further, the information in the podcast should also not be viewed as industry guidelines or standards.By using or listening to this podcast, you agree that you will not rely on the podcast and the contents therein, and any reliance of the podcast is done so strictly at your own risk. ADISA and Milken are not liable for any damages of any nature incurred as a result of or in connection with the use of the information contained in the podcast.

Alternative investments are growing in popularity and are well-poised to keep expanding, especially with changes in technology. In this episode, join Elias Carson, graduate student at Georgetown University, as he interviews John Grady, ADISA president and co-chair of the legislative and regulatory committee, and chief operating officer and general counsel at ABR Dynamic Funds, as they discuss Grady’s career path to the alternative investments space, challenges he has faced, the different ways the alts space has grown, how the space might continue to evolve and much more.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DisclaimerListen in with Georgetown University graduate student Elias Carson and John Grady, ADISA president and co-chair of the legislative and regulatory committee, and chief operating officer and general counsel at ABR Dynamic Funds, Grady’s career path to the alternative investments space and the different ways the alts space has grown. This is the fourth podcast in a series entitled “A Student’s Introduction to Alternative Investments,” brought to you through a partnership between Alternative and Direct Investment Securities Association, Inc. (ADISA) and the Milken Institute HBCU Fellows Program (Milken).ADISA and Milken have made this podcast available for information purposes only. This podcast is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any interest, securities or any other investment product by ADISA, Milken or any other person. Any investment or offering should only be made by means of a private placement memorandum or prospectus, which would contain additional important risk disclosures and more specific information about any particular investment in alternative investments or investments generally.Neither ADISA nor Milken, or any of their respective directors, employees or agents, make any representations or warranties, express or implied, or assumes any legal responsibility for the information provided in these presentations. The contents of the presentations are not the views or opinions of ADISA and Milken, or any of their respective directors, employees or agents. Opinions, estimates and statements made on this podcast constitute the judgment of the source or speaker, not ADISA or Milken, and are based on the current conditions at the time of recording. No person takes on any obligation to update or amend this podcast should such conditions subsequently change.The podcast does not constitute legal or other professional advice. It is recommended that you seek legal or other professional advice to determine whether any advice, actions or practices contained in the podcast are appropriate and legal in your jurisdiction. Further, the information in the podcast should also not be viewed as industry guidelines or standards.By using or listening to this podcast, you agree that you will not rely on the podcast and the contents therein, and any reliance of the podcast is done so strictly at your own risk. ADISA and Milken are not liable for any damages of any nature incurred as a result of or in connection with the use of the information contained in the podcast.

Alternative investments are a fascinating asset class, but how are they regulated? Join Spelman College junior honors student Cori’Anna White as she interviews John Grady, ADISA president, and chief operating officer and general counsel at ABR Dynamic Funds. Tune in as they discuss the skills needed to pursue a career in alts, how legislation around alternatives has shifted over time and much more. Listen now!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DisclaimerListen in with Spelman College junior honors student Cori’Anna White and John Grady, ADISA president, and chief operating officer and general counsel at ABR Dynamic Funds, as they discuss the legislative and regulatory background of alternative investments. This is the third episode in a series entitled “A Student’s Introduction to Alternative Investments,” brought to you through a partnership between Alternative and Direct Investment Securities Association, Inc. (ADISA) and the Milken Institute HBCU Fellows Program (Milken).ADISA and Milken have made this podcast available for information purposes only. This podcast is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any interest, securities or any other investment product by ADISA, Milken or any other person. Any investment or offering should only be made by means of a private placement memorandum or prospectus, which would contain additional important risk disclosures and more specific information about any particular investment in alternative investments or investments generally.Neither ADISA nor Milken, or any of their respective directors, employees or agents, make any representations or warranties, express or implied, or assumes any legal responsibility for the information provided in these presentations. The contents of the presentations are not the views or opinions of ADISA and Milken, or any of their respective directors, employees or agents. Opinions, estimates and statements made on this podcast constitute the judgment of the source or speaker, not ADISA or Milken, and are based on the current conditions at the time of recording. No person takes on any obligation to update or amend this podcast should such conditions subsequently change.The podcast does not constitute legal or other professional advice. It is recommended that you seek legal or other professional advice to determine whether any advice, actions or practices contained in the podcast are appropriate and legal in your jurisdiction. Further, the information in the podcast should also not be viewed as industry guidelines or standards.By using or listening to this podcast, you agree that you will not rely on the podcast and the contents therein, and any reliance of the podcast is done so strictly at your own risk. ADISA and Milken are not liable for any damages of any nature incurred as a result of or in connection with the use of the information contained in the podcast.

Interested in alternative investments? North Carolina A&T senior Miles Durant interviews Greg Mausz, ADISA board member and senior managing director at Skyway Capital, about the fundamentals of alts. They discuss what alternative investments are, their evolution, how to start investing and more.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DisclaimerListen in with North Carolina A&T senior Miles Durant and Greg Mausz, ADISA board member and senior managing director at Skyway Capital, as they discuss the fundamentals of alts. This is the second podcast in a series entitled “A Student’s Introduction to Alternative Investments,” brought to you through a partnership between Alternative and Direct Investment Securities Association, Inc. (ADISA) and the Milken Institute HBCU Fellows Program (Milken).ADISA and Milken have made this podcast available for information purposes only. This podcast is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any interest, securities or any other investment product by ADISA, Milken or any other person. Any investment or offering should only be made by means of a private placement memorandum or prospectus, which would contain additional important risk disclosures and more specific information about any particular investment in alternative investments or investments generally.Neither ADISA nor Milken, or any of their respective directors, employees or agents, make any representations or warranties, express or implied, or assumes any legal responsibility for the information provided in these presentations. The contents of the presentations are not the views or opinions of ADISA and Milken, or any of their respective directors, employees or agents. Opinions, estimates and statements made on this podcast constitute the judgment of the source or speaker, not ADISA or Milken, and are based on the current conditions at the time of recording. No person takes on any obligation to update or amend this podcast should such conditions subsequently change.The podcast does not constitute legal or other professional advice. It is recommended that you seek legal or other professional advice to determine whether any advice, actions or practices contained in the podcast are appropriate and legal in your jurisdiction. Further, the information in the podcast should also not be viewed as industry guidelines or standards.By using or listening to this podcast, you agree that you will not rely on the podcast and the contents therein, and any reliance of the podcast is done so strictly at your own risk. ADISA and Milken are not liable for any damages of any nature incurred as a result of or in connection with the use of the information contained in the podcast.

Join Madison Oliver, a student at Florida A&M University, as she interviews Jade Miller, president of capital markets at Bourne Financial Group and 2024 ADISA board president, as they discuss her journey through the financial industry, including the importance of financial education, technology in the alternatives space, DEI initiatives and much more. Listen now to get inspired by one of the brightest minds in finance!----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DisclaimerListen in with Madison Oliver, a student at Florida A&M University majoring in business management, and Jade Miller, president, capital markets at Bourne Financial Group, as they discuss alternative investments focusing on women and the next generation. This is the first podcast in a series entitled “A Student’s Introduction to Alternative Investments,” brought to you through a partnership between Alternative and Direct Investment Securities Association, Inc. (ADISA) and the Milken Institute HBCU Fellows Program (Milken).ADISA and Milken have made this podcast available for information purposes only. This podcast is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any interest, securities or any other investment product by ADISA, Milken or any other person. Any investment or offering should only be made by means of a private placement memorandum or prospectus, which would contain additional important risk disclosures and more specific information about any particular investment in alternative investments or investments generally.Neither ADISA nor Milken, or any of their respective directors, employees or agents, make any representations or warranties, express or implied, or assumes any legal responsibility for the information provided in these presentations. The contents of the presentations are not the views or opinions of ADISA and Milken, or any of their respective directors, employees or agents. Opinions, estimates and statements made on this podcast constitute the judgment of the source or speaker, not ADISA or Milken, and are based on the current conditions at the time of recording. No person takes on any obligation to update or amend this podcast should such conditions subsequently change.The podcast does not constitute legal or other professional advice. It is recommended that you seek legal or other professional advice to determine whether any advice, actions or practices contained in the podcast are appropriate and legal in your jurisdiction. Further, the information in the podcast should also not be viewed as industry guidelines or standards.By using or listening to this podcast, you agree that you will not rely on the podcast and the contents therein, and any reliance of the podcast is done so strictly at your own risk. ADISA and Milken are not liable for any damages of any nature incurred as a result of or in connection with the use of the information contained in the podcast.