In this episode of the Wealth Management Invest Podcast, host David Bodamer interviews Ben Sayer, managing director and head of the alternative investments group at MAI Capital Management. 

Ben shares insights on MAI’s longstanding approach to private markets, the rise of evergreen structures, and the operational challenges of managing illiquid assets. He also discusses how client education and strategic technology partnerships can unlock meaningful access to alternatives.

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Ben Sayer, CFA, has been with MAI Capital since 2017 and currently leads the alternative investments group, having worked on the team throughout his tenure. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, he focuses on due diligence and investment modeling across asset classes, including real estate, private equity and venture capital. Before joining MAI Capital, he was a product manager at PNC Capital Advisors and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase. Outside of work, Ben served as president of CFA Society Cleveland, an organization dedicated to promoting professional development, ethics, and industry engagement within the financial community in Northeast Ohio.