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Ben Fraser Podcaster

Prior to Aspen, Mr. Fraser was a commercial lender at First Business Bank specializing in government backed loan originations (SBA & USDA), for one of the top SBA lenders in the nation. Prior to that he was a commercial credit underwriter for Crossfirst Bank, personally responsible for underwriting over $125MM in C&I and CRE loans across a variety of industries.

Prior to that, he worked for Tortoise Capital Advisors, a boutique asset management firm in energy infrastructure investments, and helped grow their institutional managed accounts from ~$3BN AUM to ~$7BN AUM. Ben was responsible for responding to all institutional RFPs from interested institutional investors.

Ben completed his MBA from Azusa Pacific University, and his B.S. in Finance from the University of Kansas, graduating magna cum laude.

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87. Top of Mind: Is There a Real Estate Syndication Bubble?

In this episode of the Invest Like a Billionaire podcast, co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser delve into the recent headlines about a large apartment syndication foreclosure. Bob and Ben analyze the st…

In this episode of t…

In this episode of the Invest Like a Billionaire podcast, co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser delve into the recent headlines about a large apartment syndication foreclosure. Bob and Ben analyze the story and share their insights on what went wrong and discuss some of the red flags. Additionally, they explore whether this is an isolated event or a broader issue in the real estate market. Lastly, they discuss how to evaluate capital calls and whether or not to participate. With lots of practical analysis and thoughts, you don’t want to miss this episode. Connect with Bob Fraser on LinkedIn …

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86. Top of Mind: Is Gold a Good Hedge Against Inflation?

Join hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser as they explore the dynamics and significance of gold as an investment, and specifically as a hedge against inflation. Many pundits argue gold is the ultimate hedg…

Join hosts Bob Frase…

Join hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser as they explore the dynamics and significance of gold as an investment, and specifically as a hedge against inflation. Many pundits argue gold is the ultimate hedge against loose monetary policy. In this episode, Bob and Ben look at the historical relationship between gold and inflation and the role of gold in an investment portfolio. Connect with Bob Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠ht⁠tps://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-fraser-22469312/⁠⁠ Connect with Ben Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwfraser/⁠⁠   Invest Like a Billionaire podcast i…

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85. Investing in Private Credit in Today's Economy feat. Nelson Chu

In this episode of the Invest Like A Billionaire, host Ben Fraser welcomes Nelson Chu, the Founder and CEO of Percent, to share his insights into the unique world of private credit. Nelson delves into…

In this episode of t…

In this episode of the Invest Like A Billionaire, host Ben Fraser welcomes Nelson Chu, the Founder and CEO of Percent, to share his insights into the unique world of private credit. Nelson delves into the current state of credit markets, exploring the implications of potential down cycles and credit tightening. Listeners can expect to gain valuable insights into asset-based lending and the advantages of private credit. Join us for this episode as we gain valuable insights into private credit. Connect with Nelson Chu on LinkedIn ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-chu/ Connect with Ben F…

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84. Top of Mind: The Fate of the US Dollar

Join co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser as they delve into an insightful discussion on "The Fate of the US Dollar," a thought-provoking episode that explores the current state and potential future of …

Join co-hosts Bob Fr…

Join co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser as they delve into an insightful discussion on "The Fate of the US Dollar," a thought-provoking episode that explores the current state and potential future of the United States' currency. Drawing on their expertise in economics and finance, they analyze the factors influencing the US dollar's position in the global economy and shed light on its potential implications. Download Bob's slides - https://aspenfunds.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-Fate-of-the-US-Dollar.pdf Connect with Bob Fraser on LinkedIn ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-fraser-2246…

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83. Effective Tax Planning: Strategies to Reduce Your Taxes feat. Steve Moskowitz

In this episode, co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser are joined by tax planning expert Steve Moskowitz, founding partner of Moskowitz LLP, covering the basics of tax planning, including what it is, why…

In this episode, co-…

In this episode, co-hosts Bob Fraser and Ben Fraser are joined by tax planning expert Steve Moskowitz, founding partner of Moskowitz LLP, covering the basics of tax planning, including what it is, why you need it, and how to get started. Steve provides valuable insights and practical advice to help you navigate the ever-changing tax landscape. He also provides practical tips and strategies to help you minimize your tax liability and keep more of your money. Whether you're a small business owner, high-net-worth individual, or anyone looking to reduce your tax burden and keep more of your hard-e…

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