The Biltmore View

Our guest today is Marc Singer. Marc helped launch Osage University Partners in 2009 and is currently a Managing Partner at the firm, where he oversees all technology investment activities. If Marc’s name sounds familiar, it should. We had him on the podcast a few years ago for a conversation about venture capital and the commercial opportunities coming out of university research.Today, we’re going to get an update on the state of venture capital, with a particular focus on technology, AI, and medicine.In addition to being an accomplished investor and practitioner, Marc is a fantastic educator—and I think that really comes through in our conversation.This podcast was recorded on September 14, 2026.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Singer and Osage University Partners.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO’s investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

My guest today is Terence Kim from Cross Ocean Partners. Cross Ocean Partners is a global credit investment specialist focusing on value investing and downside protection through opportunistic sourcing. Terence is a Managing Director on the US Credit team. Our conversation today will revolve around one of the most interesting sectors in all of global finance, US office buildings. Between remote work and high interest rates, the sector is so hated this era is known as - the office apocalypse.  Previously at Goldman Sachs and Oaktree, Terence has spent the last ten years at Cross Ocean. This is an ideal perch from which to view the current state of the office market from an opportunistic investment perspective. This podcast was recorded on July 23, 2026.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Kim and Cross Ocean Partners.  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO’s investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

It's Summer! Time to head to your favorite beach or mountain vacation destination. For many, the dream is to own a vacation getaway.  Following a liquidity event, many entrepreneurs buy that dream. They envision ultimately leaving that property to their children to enjoy for years to come. Unbeknownst to them, if not handled properly, these properties can sow the seeds of future family conflict. Today, I’m joined by two of my colleagues who specialize in just this sort of thing: Kellie Hall and Michelle Soto. Kellie and Michelle are planning professionals who each have many years of experience guiding families through tricky governance issues. At Biltmore, we frequently see families with treasured intergenerational properties. While these homes and estates can provide families with lifelong memories, they can also be the source of conflict. Over their careers, Kellie and Michelle have seen it all. On this podcast, they provide actionable advice on navigating the pitfalls of shared family vacation properties.This podcast was recorded on February 17, 2026.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Ms. Hall, Ms. Soto and Biltmore Family Office, LLC..  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO’s investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

My guest today is Richard Patton. For me, this conversation is a real treat. I’ve known Richard from early in my investment career – over 20 years ago. At that time, Richard was the founder and Portfolio Manager of a Nashville-based event driven hedge fund called Courage Capital. He was then and still remains one of the most interesting and singular investors I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. While he has the education chops from Vanderbilt and Harvard, Richard marches to the beat of his own music. Courage Capital has evolved and focused its expertise on the white space of investment opportunity. That includes music royalties, small business lending and healthcare. As we’ll learn in today’s podcast, healthcare – the largest part of the US economy remains remarkably inefficient. As Richard walks us through his strategy, he has me alternatively laughing, curious, and optimistic as we talk about Nashville, the Small Business Administration, staffing for MRI techs, and how radioactive isotopes are used to treat tumors. Enjoy the conversation.

My guest today is Bill Barton. Bill is a Founding Partner of Colrain Capital – overseeing all elements of the firm’s portfolio management. Founded in 2001, Colrain specializes in fundamental stock picking. They run one concentrated portfolio of best ideas. The team initially met at legendary value equity firm GMO – and left in 2001 to form Mayo Capital with Richard Mayo. That firm is now known as Colrain. Bill earned is BA in English at Dartmouth College and his MBA from Darden at UVA.  I was originally introduced to the Colrain team by another family office. We frequently get introductions and referrals, but this one was special. The principal of the family office insisted that we meet due to Colrain’s disciplined and successful track record of picking stocks over the years. But the main reason was the integrity and partnership of the founders. Colrain sticks to their principles while exhibiting the flexibility and humility to thrive in today’s market. For those listeners interested in a different perspective on stock picking, this will not disappoint. We talk market structure, sectors, and yeah… we go into names, too.This podcast was recorded on December 2, 2025.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Barton and Biltmore Family Office, LLC..  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO’s investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

My guest today is Greg Reid, President and Senior Portfolio Manager of Real Assets at Westwood Holdings, a publicly held investment firm with over $18b in assets under management. For most of his thirty year career, Greg has led energy infrastructure businesses. And as you’ll hear from his accent and style, Greg is the consummate Texas oil and gas man. This is a fascinating time for traditional energy investment. Post-financial crisis, energy investment was a place of capital excess. Soon enough the boom busted and many institutional investors found ESG religion and fully halted allocations. Traditional energy was left for dead. After ten years in the investment desert, many of the remaining institutional investors are throwing in the towel and selling what they have left. The surviving energy companies tend to be lean, capital efficient and valued appropriately. This disconnect between the supply of high quality, energy assets and the weak demand from capital providers provides an attractive landscape, particularly in secondary markets. As our go-to Texas energy expert, Greg is the perfect guest for this conversation.  This podcast was recorded on August 28, 2025.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Reid and Biltmore Family Office, LLC..  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO’s investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

If there’s any single word to sum up the current investment landscape, it’s got to be “uncertainty.” My guest for this episode of the Biltmore View is perfect for this environment. Jon Duensing is Sr. Managing Director, Portfolio Manager and Head of US  Fixed Income at Amundi US. Amundi is the largest asset manager in Europe and one of the 10 biggest investment managers in the world. As I’ve gotten to know Jon, I’ve found him to be particularly insightful and pointed. As uncertainty in our economy grows, so does the risk, in particular for credit and rates. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about the future of rates, credit spreads, home prices, auto loans, and even natural disasters and insurance. As we navigate the unpredictable, it’s great to have a seasoned captain like Jon at our side.This podcast was recorded on January 31, 2025.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Duensing and Biltmore Family Office, LLC..  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO’s investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

I’m delighted to kick off 2025 with a conversation with Warren Fisher. We last spoke to Warren during the SVB banking crisis. He’s the founder and CEO at Manole Captial Management, a FinTech focused asset manager. With the election promising to usher in regulatory changes across finance and technology, once again, we go to Warren Fisher. In this episode, we have a broad ranging conversation on banks, payments, regulation and, of course, crypto. I hope you enjoy the discussion.This podcast was recorded on December 19, 2024.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Fisher and Biltmore Family Office, LLC..  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO’s investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

As capital markets shuddered, following the interest rate increases of 2022, the research team at Biltmore geared up to find opportunity. One area that stood out was venture capital. Clearly in a liquidity driven bubble for the prior several years, venture capital had quickly shifted from hot to not.It was during this search that I first met Itamar Har-Even of Ion Pacific. Itamar comes from an interesting background having investment banking experience in Asia and New York, focused on media and technology businesses. Recognizing a market opportunity, Itamar and his firm, Ion Pacific, developed a structured liquidity solution to serve both venture firms and founders. From this perch, Itamar has unique insight into liquidity, investment, and operational trends in venture capital. In today’s podcast, we discuss a range of topics including: how tech is eating the world, why we’re in a liquidity winter despite strong underlying fundamentals, and why marginal venture investors are leaving the space. Finally, we run through their truly innovative liquidity solution for founders and venture funds. This podcast was recorded on September 24, 2024.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Har-Even and Biltmore Family Office, LLC..  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO’s investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.

Over past few years of Covid, inflation and interest rate increases, the investment sector most impacted has got to be real estate. Office vacancies have spiked as the way we work has transformed central business districts all over the country. Interest rates have increased the most in decades, shocking the capital structures of apartments, shopping centers, and hotels. Home prices have spiked nearly 50% nationally since 2020, shifting the investment landscape around residential real estate. With great change comes great opportunity. We have the perfect guest to engage in that discussion. Pat Jackson, Founder and CIO of Sabal Investment Holdings. Pat founded Sabal in 2009 to focus on both distressed and performing Commercial Real Estate loans coming out of the 2008 Financial Crisis. Under Pat’s leadership, Sabal acquired over 5,000 loans and assets worth over $8.2b during the GFC. Today Sabal has over $1.4b in assets across three funds. Pat has deep relationships with both banks and bank regulators. He has tremendous experience working through difficult commercial real estate debt issues. I hope you enjoy this discussion as much as I did. This podcast was recorded on July 30th, 2024.  The respective opinions expressed are those of Mr. Jackson and Biltmore Family Office, LLC..  The opinions referenced are as of the date of this podcast and are subject to change without notice.  This material is for informational use only and should not be considered investment advice. The information discussed herein is not a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security or to invest in any particular sector.  Forward-looking statements are not guaranteed.  BFO reserves the right to modify its current investment strategies and techniques based on changing market dynamics or client needs and there is no guarantee that their assessment of investments will be accurate.  The discussions, outlook and viewpoints featured are not intended to be investment advice and do not take into account specific client investment objectives.  Before investing, an investor should consider his or her investment goals and risk comfort levels and consult with his or her investment adviser and tax professional.   Biltmore Family Office, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about BFO’s investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.