Private Credit, AI Concerns, and the Power of Diversification with Mark Gatto (Ep. 96)

Markets shift, headlines create noise, and uncertainty rises, but what actually matters when building a resilient portfolio? How do you separate real risks from exaggerated fears and position yourself for long-term growth? In this episode, Robert Curtiss welcomes back Mark Gatto, Chief Executive Officer at CION Investments, to discuss the growing attention to private credit and the role of diversification in uncertain markets. They explore how AI concerns are shaping investor sentiment, why fund structure and liquidity matter, and how infrastructure investing offers long-term opportunity. Mark also shares insights on manager selection, underwriting discipline, and how individual investors can access strategies once reserved for institutions. Key takeaways: • How private credit continues gaining attention and why concerns around AI disruption may be overstated • Why understanding fund structure, liquidity limits, and redemption mechanics is critical for investors • How diversification across sectors and geographies helps reduce risk in changing market conditions • The difference between direct investing and allocating capital to other managers in private markets • Why infrastructure investing presents long-term growth potential across multiple sectors and assets • And more! Resources: • Educational videos (bottom of the page) https://www.seia.com/team/robert-curt... Connect with Mark Gatto: • LinkedIn: Mark Gatto   / mark-gatto-8334a977   • CION Investments https://cioninvestments.com/ Connect with Robert Curtiss: • [email protected] • (626) 795-2944 • About Robert Curtiss https://www.seia.com/team/robert-curt... • LinkedIn: Robert Curtiss   / robertcurtisscwm   • Facebook: Robert Curtiss   / therobertjcurtiss   • SEIA https://www.seia.com/ • LinkedIn: SEIA   / signature-estate-&-investment-advisors-llc   About Our Guest: Mark Gatto is Co-Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer, and Co-President of CION Investment Group, CION Investment Corporation (CIC), and CION Grosvenor Infrastructure Fund. He is also a Director and Co-Chief Executive Officer of CION Ares Diversified Credit Fund (CADC). Mr. Gatto serves on the investment committee of CIC and the investment allocation committee of CADC. Mr. Gatto joined CION in 1999. He served as Executive Vice President and Chief Acquisitions Officer from May 2007 through January 2008. He served as Executive Vice President of Business Development from May 2006 through May 2007 and Vice President of Marketing from August 2005 through February 2006. He was also Associate General Counsel from November 1999 until October 2000. Previously, Mr. Gatto served as an executive at a leading international product development and marketing company from 2000 through 2003. Later, he co-founded a specialty business-consulting firm in New York City, where he served as its managing partner before re-joining CION in 2005. He was also an attorney in private practice prior to joining the firm. Mr. Gatto received an M.B.A. from the W. Paul Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University, a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, and a B.S. from Montclair State University.