$17 Billion Family Office on Alternative Assets, Taxes, and Private Markets

What if the biggest driver of long-term investment success isn't finding better investments, but helping investors avoid their own worst decisions? In this episode, I sit down with Ron Albahary, Chief Investment Officer at LNW, to discuss the unique challenges of managing wealth for taxable investors and why portfolio construction is as much about psychology as it is about finance. Highlights: Why managing investor behavior may be more important than picking investments The overlooked tax strategies that compound wealth over decades How framing risk in dollars instead of percentages changes decision-making Why fewer investment decisions often lead to better outcomes Lessons from three decades of market cycles and investment fads The role hedge funds and diversifiers play during periods of market stress Why some evergreen private market structures are misunderstood by investors The case for lower middle market private equity over mega-funds How AI is creating hidden concentration risk across portfolios Why humility may be one of the most underrated traits in investing Guest Bio: Ron Albahary is the Chief Investment Officer of LNW, where he oversees approximately $17 billion in assets and leads the firm's investment strategy across public and private markets. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Ron has served as both a Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, helping oversee more than $175 billion in client assets. Are you interested in sponsoring the How I Invest Podcast? Please email David Weisburd at [email protected]. We’d like to thank AlphaSense for sponsoring this episode! Sponsor: AlphaSense is the AI-powered market intelligence platform trusted by 85% of the S&P 100, helping investment professionals make faster, more confident, data-driven decisions. Built for hedge funds, asset allocators, private venture capital firms, and investment bankers, AlphaSense uses advanced AI and powerful search across premium proprietary content to surface the insights that matter most—before the market moves. Elevate your research and stay ahead of the competition. Visit https://www.alpha-sense.com/howiinvest/ to learn more. Stay Connected with David Weisburd: X/Twitter: @dweisburd LinkedIn:   / dweisburd   Weisburd Pierce: https://www.weisburdcapital.com/ Stay Connected with Ron Albahary: LinkedIn:   / ron-albahary-cfa   Questions or topics you want us to discuss on How I Invest? Email us at [email protected]. Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. Nothing in this episode should be interpreted as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to participate in any investment strategy. All opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not represent the views of Weisburd Pierce. Participants may hold positions or have financial interests in the companies, funds, or investments discussed. Any references to specific investments are for illustrative purposes only. Investing involves risk, including the potential loss of capital. Past performance is not indicative of future results, and any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Any third-party data or opinions have not been independently verified. Listeners should conduct their own research and consult their own advisors before making any investment decisions. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Why Managing Humans Is Harder Than Managing Portfolios 2:19 The Highest-Conviction Ways to Create Wealth Without Taking More Risk 4:13 Why Taxable Investors Need a Different Portfolio Playbook 7:34 The Portable Alpha Mistake Investors Keep Repeating 11:01 The Simple Question That Reveals Someone’s True Risk Tolerance 15:56 Why Illiquidity Can Be a Feature, Not a Bug 20:23 The Counterintuitive Reason Great Investors Make Fewer Decisions 25:10 Will Retail Capital Destroy the Private Equity Illiquidity Premium? 33:40 Why Lower Middle Market May Be the Best Place to Find Alpha 42:54 How to Build a Portfolio That Isn’t Dependent on AI #privatemarkets #venturecapital #ai #fundraising #privateequity #wealthmanagement ##fundmanagement #podcast #interview #familyoffice #alpha #vc #spacex #openai #anthropic