Retail Readiness™ Webinars & Podcast

Many emerging sponsors underestimate the complexity of the retail channel. Our goal with the webinar series is to provide clarity, context, and real-world insights from experienced professionals who’ve successfully navigated this space—so sponsors can make informed decisions and enter the market with confidence.

This interactive discussion is part of SGS’s broader commitment to providing practical education and insights to help sponsors prepare for successful retail launches.

Retail Readiness Podcast

Preparing Alternative Investment Sponsors for the Retail Channel

The podcast explores the operational, financial, and strategic steps alternative investment sponsors should consider before entering the private wealth channel. Each episode features industry professionals discussing due diligence, distribution strategy, working with broker-dealers and RIAs, and preparing to raise capital.

Hosted by
Heidi Wheatley
Founder & CEO

  • Wednesday, Nov 4, at 4 p.m. ET

    Retail Reality Check: Sponsors Tell All

    • Michael Freedman

      Michael Freedman

      Chief Executive Officer

      Lighthouse Life

    • Robert Lee

      Robert Lee

      Co-Managing Partner

      Vital Capital Partners

    • Arthur Loyd

      Vice President

      Citizen Energy

  • Wednesday, Dec 9, at 4 p.m. ET

    Making Every Dollar Count: Building Your 2027 Retail Strategy

    • Kara Howard

      Founder & Managing Partner

      Advisor Engagement Partners

    • Erica Blue

      Founder

      Blue Capital Solutions

    • Joanna Venetch

      Founder & Principal

      Hana Solutions

“Each session delivers something new—real knowledge, real growth, real results.”