In this episode of the Know Your Why podcast, Jason Balara sits down with Kimberly Ann Flynn, president of XA Investments, to explore the fast-changing world of alternative investments. With over 25 years of experience in asset management, Kimberly breaks down the growing importance of diversification, the role of private equity and infrastructure in resilient portfolios, and how real estate continues to serve as a cornerstone investment. She also shares insights on how AI is transforming financial markets and investment strategies, the complexities of valuation in private markets, and her vision for making alternative investments more transparent and accessible for all investors.

Key Highlights:

- Kimberly draws on her decades of experience in asset management to explain why alternative investments are becoming essential.

- XA Investments helps asset managers access opportunities in private equity, private credit, and other alternative asset classes.

- Diversification is critical to balancing risk and creating sustainable portfolio growth.

- Infrastructure investments are resilient in times of inflation and offer reliable cash flow.

- Real estate remains a foundational piece of investment portfolios in a post-COVID world.

- Effective investment strategies require long-term planning and attention to market cycles.

- AI in finance is streamlining analysis, improving efficiency, and reshaping decision-making.

- Valuing private assets is one of the greatest challenges for investors in alternative markets.

- Technology promises to make alternative investments more transparent and widely available.

Kimberly makes it clear that the future of investing will be shaped by innovation, long-term thinking, and a willingness to embrace diversification. Whether it’s real estate, infrastructure, or cutting-edge applications of AI in finance, the opportunities within alternative investments are expanding rapidly. This conversation is a reminder that building wealth today isn’t just about chasing returns—it’s about crafting thoughtful, evidence-based strategies that can withstand economic pressures while creating lasting impact.

Get in touch with Kim:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xa-investments-llc/

Website: https://xainvestments.com/

If you want to know more about Dr. Jason Balara and the Know your Why Podcast:

⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/jasonbalara⁠⁠  

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