Kipp deVeer – Scaling for Private Wealth Globally in Credit (Private Wealth 5, EP.449)

In this episode of Capital Allocators, Ted Seides interviews Kipp deVeer, co-president of Ares Management, about the firm's approach to serving the private wealth channel. They discuss Ares' credit-centric strategies, its expansion in private wealth through acquisition, and the resources developed to scale distribution and service financial advisors. The conversation covers navigating capital flows, maintaining underwriting discipline, building brand recognition, and opportunities in real assets, infrastructure, Europe, and Asia. Kipp shares insights on the demand for alternatives in private wealth portfolios, the evolution of investment structures, and the challenges and opportunities in the space, including the importance of education and managing pro-cyclical capital flows.