EisnerAmper Podcast

Outlook for Providing Private Credit to Plaintiffs’ Law Firms

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Dan Carroll, CEO of Calumet Capital, a Miami-based private credit manager for plaintiffs’ law firms. Dan shares his outlook for providing private credit to plaintiffs’ law firms including the greatest opportunities and challenges. He also shares how his firm integrates ESG, DEI and more.   

Fintech Startup Gains Momentum with AI—and a Rebrand

As the Head of Global Marketing of Masttro—a leading wealth tech company—Michael Melia brings a unique perspective to the conversation with EisnerAmper's TechTalk host Fritz Spencer. In this episode, Michael shares his journey to the fintech sector, how Masttro is leveraging AI to solve challenges in the wealth management space, and insights on how strong brands are built.

Outlook for Commodity Trading Advisors

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with David Martin, Founder & CIO of Martin Fund Management, a commodity trading advisor (CTA) based in Palm Beach. David shares his outlook for investing in CTAs including the greatest opportunities, challenges and more.  

Real Property Trade or Business: Advantages and Disadvantages

In this episode of Breaking Ground, EisnerAmper and Capstan Tax Strategies discuss the significance of being designated a "real property trade or business”, what this classification means, the pros and cons of having this status, and how it can influence the timing of financial elections. Additionally, we analyze the impact of Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) on businesses operating within the real property trade.

Investing in Health Care

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Sameh Ahsan, Senior Investment Analyst, Exome Asset Management. Today, Sameh will share with his outlook for investing in health care, including the greatest opportunities and challenges, and more.

Investing in European Emerging Managers

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with James Roebuck, Managing Partner & Michelle Khong, Partner at Opera Investment Partners, a Zurich-based firm that invests in European emerging managers. They share the outlook for investing in European emerging managers, including the greatest opportunities and challenges, how the firm is integrating ESG and DEI and more.  

Navigating the Changing Landscape of Bonus Depreciation

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) had a tremendous impact on bonus depreciation. It significantly expanded which assets may qualify for bonus depreciation and established 10 years of bonus availability from Q4 of 2017 all the way through the end of 2026. 
Ten years of predictable rates allow real estate developers and professionals to strategically plan, incorporating bonus depreciation into their projections. The TCJA also removed the previous restrictions that prevented bonus depreciation on acquisitions.
The future of bonus depreciation rates remains uncertain and is subject to economic conditions and government policies.

Real Estate Private Debt Investing

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Noah Brocious, President of Capital Fund I, a real estate private debt fund manager. Noah shares his outlook for real estate private debt investing, including the greatest opportunities and challenges, and more.

Receivership in the Cannabis Industry

In this episode of CannaCast, Eric Altstadter, Partner and leader of EisnerAmper’s Cannabis and Hemp Group, speaks with Allen Wilen, EisnerAmper’s National Director of the Financial Advisory Services Group, about his experience acting as a receiver for a cannabis company.

VC Investing in the Next Generation Consumer

In this episode of Engaging Alternatives Spotlight, Elana Margulies-Snyderman, Director, Publications, EisnerAmper, speaks with Mark Linao, Co-Founder of Progression Fund, a pre-seed and seed-stage consumer focused fund. Mark shares his outlook for investing in the next generation consumer, including the greatest opportunities and challenges, how the firm is integrating ESG and DEI and more.