Private Markets 360°

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Alona Gornick, Managing Director, Senior Investment Strategist at Churchill Asset Management. Alona's journey from investment banking to deal origination at Churchill and now guiding wealth investors through a rapidly changing landscape highlights the importance of adaptability, discipline and transparency in today's market. She discusses Churchill's differentiated approach, the advantages of its integration with Nuveen's broader ecosystem, and its commitment to rigorous diligence and investor education. Alona also offers insights on the competitive dynamics of wealth management, the importance of consistency in deal structuring, and the critical questions high net worth investors should be asking in today's market.
 
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Credits: 
Host/Author: Christina McNamara and Jocelyn Lewis
Guests: Alona Gornick, Churchill Asset Management
Producer: Georgina Lee
Published With Assistance From: Sophie Carr, Kimberly Olvany
 
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In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Dane Graham, Partner at 17Capital. With nearly 25 years of finance experience, including senior roles at RBC Capital Markets and Citigroup, he's followed the NAV market since its early days as it evolved from a niche solution into a core private markets tool. Dane discusses how strategic financing has matured alongside private equity, the misconceptions investors still face, and how flexible, well-aligned capital can support liquidity needs, portfolio optimization, and long-term value creation in a changing landscape.
 
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Credits: 
Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Christina McNamara
Guests: Dane Graham, 17Capital
Producer: Georgina Lee
Published With Assistance From: Feranmi Adeoshun, Kimberly Olvany
 
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In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Bob Belke, Managing Partner at Lovell Minnick, whose 26-year career began at TIAA and led him to help grow Lovell Minnick in its early days in 2000. Bob discusses what makes lower middle market buyouts different - especially the value of specialization, early outside institutional involvement, and a disciplined approach to investing - and how private equity has evolved over the past two decades. He also shares insights on today's market dynamics, the liquidity needs investors face, and why consistent value creation remains essential in a highly competitive environment.


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Credits: 
Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Jocelyn Lewis
Guests: Robert Belke, Lovell Minnick
Producer: Georgina Lee
Published With Assistance From: Feranmi Adeoshun, Kimberly Olvany
 
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In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Matt Harvey, Global Head of Middle Market Direct Lending at PGIM. Matt discusses the dynamic landscape of private credit, explaining PGIM's core philosophy. He highlighted the importance of their geographic allocation strategy, the evolving investor ecosystem and the necessity of educating increasingly sophisticated clients.
 
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Credits: 
Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Jocelyn Lewis
Guests: Matt Harvey, PGIM
Producer: Georgina Lee

In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Kurt Nye, CIO and Managing Partner at MAI Capital Management. Having helped grow MAI from a $2 billion boutique to roughly $70 billion in assets under management, Kurt shares his insights into how private market investing is evolving from an institutional-only allocation to a core component of wealth client portfolios. He discusses the importance of education and transparency, setting expectations around the J curve, the role of secondaries in smoothing returns and more.
 
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Credits: 
Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Jocelyn Lewis
Guests: Kurt Nye, MAI Capital Management
Producer: Georgina Lee
 
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Any investment in private placed securities entails a high degree of risk, including the risk of loss, and they may not be suitable for all investors. Please consult your legal, tax and/or investment professional before making any investment decision.