{"podcast":{"title":"Alternative Allocations with Tony Davidow","slug":"alternative-allocations-with-tony-davidow-6553863","podcast_index_feed_id":6553863,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/480831/rss","website_url":"https://alternativeallocationspodcast.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/7/6/6/d7667a3d4c0dffc2d959afa2a1bf1c87/ART-Podcast_1400x1400_Tony_Davidow-2026-2.jpg","author":"Franklin Templeton","episode_count":40,"summary":"Alternative Allocations with Tony Davidow is a monthly podcast designed to help wealth advisors allocate effectively to alternative investments. We share practical, relatable advice and discuss new investment ideas with leaders in the field. We'll talk about the relative attractiveness of certain segments of the market, and share insights regarding how to allocate effectively to alternative investments. Tony Davidow is responsible for developing and delivering the Franklin Templeton Institute's insights on the role and use of private markets through independent research, participating in industry conferences, webinars and engaging directly with key partners and clients. He also serves as the host of the Alternative Allocations podcast series. The Franklin Templeton Institute harnesses the depth and breadth of the firm's global investment expertise and extensive in-house research capabilities to deliver unique investment insights to our clients. Prior to his current role, Davidow was retained by Franklin Templeton to develop a comprehensive Alternative Investment educational program for financial advisors. He previously held senior leadership roles with Morgan Stanley, Guggenheim a…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T14:20:10.737255+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alternative-allocations-with-tony-davidow-6553863"},"episode":{"title":"Evergreen Funds: Market Trends & Insights | EP.35","slug":"evergreen-funds-market-trends-insights-ep-35","published_at":"2026-03-03T05:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alternative-allocations-with-tony-davidow-6553863/evergreen-funds-market-trends-insights-ep-35","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alternative-allocations-with-tony-davidow-6553863","url":"https://907abc9d-4c7b-47a1-8cfc-11723daea7de.libsyn.com/episode-35-navigating-the-evergreen-fund-boom-market-insights-with-guest-kim-flynn-xa-investments","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/907abc9d-4c7b-47a1-8cfc-11723daea7de/AA_-_EP.35_Kim_Flynn_-_AUDIO_V1.mp3?dest-id=4090161","summary":"In this episode, Tony welcomes Kim Flynn, a pioneer in researching the growth of evergreen funds in private markets and founder of XA Investments. Kim shares insights from her latest report on the interval and tender offer fund marketplace, which has exploded to over 308 funds growing at 25% annually. They discuss how the market has evolved beyond its private credit origins to include private equity, infrastructure, hedge funds, and emerging sectors like tech and AI. Kim offers practical guidance on due diligence in an increasingly crowded field, the importance of track records as products mature, and why advisors must set proper expectations about liquidity and investment horizons. We also explore future trends including public-private partnerships, model portfolio implementation, and opportunities in underserved sectors. Kimberly Ann Flynn is a President at XA Investments. She is a partner in the firm and responsible for all product and business development activities. Kim is responsible for the firm's proprietary fund platform and consulting practice. Kim has developed an expertise in closed-end fund product development and is a frequent contributor to media and industry events on topics including interval funds, alternative investments and London-listed investment companies. Kim has earned the CFA designation and is a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society Chicago. She is also Series 7, 63 and 24 licensed. Resources: Kimberly Ann Flynn, CFA | LinkedIn Franklin Templeton Private Markets Tony Davidow, CIMA® | LinkedIn Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant ( ⁠ https://thepodcastconsultant.com ⁠ )","meta_description":"In this episode, Tony welcomes Kim Flynn, a pioneer in researching the growth of evergreen funds in private markets and founder of XA Investments. 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