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The Retail Readiness™ Podcast

The Retail Readiness™ Podcast

By: Heidi Wheatley
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Retail Readiness™ examines the operational, financial, and strategic preparation alternative investment sponsors need before entering the private wealth (retail) channel to raise capital. Each episode is hosted by Heidi Wheatley, Founder, and features industry professionals discussing due diligence, distribution strategy, and the operational preparation required to work with broker-dealers and RIAs.


The Retail Readiness™ Podcast provides educational discussions about raising capital in the retail channel and working with broker-dealers and RIAs. The content is not legal, investment, or regulatory advice. Please consult your legal team and trusted advisors to discuss your specific situation.

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Episodes
  • Failure to Launch Part II: Sponsor Missteps and How to Avoid Them
    Sep 9 2026

    Back by popular demand! Our March webinar on sponsor missteps generated so many questions that we simply couldn’t cover everything in one hour. Join us in September as we continue the conversation.

    Together, we’ll examine the critical decisions that can determine whether a retail capital raise gains traction—or stalls before it begins.

    From distribution strategy and operational readiness to legal structure, due diligence preparation, and platform expectations, our panel will share practical guidance to help sponsors avoid common pitfalls, engage key partners early, and navigate the complexities of the retail channel with greater confidence.

    Whether you’re preparing to launch or looking to strengthen your existing strategy, this session will provide actionable insights to help set your raise up for success.

    The Retail Readiness™ Podcast provides educational discussions about raising capital in the retail channel and working with broker-dealers and RIAs. The content is not legal, investment, or regulatory advice. Please consult your legal team and trusted advisors to discuss your specific situation.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Q4 Is Closer Than You Think: Building a Tax Product Strategy That Can Execute
    Aug 5 2026

    Tax-advantaged products often operate within compressed fundraising windows, with many offerings working toward year-end closes. Sponsors who wait until Q4 to think about distribution, operations, and advisor engagement may find themselves competing for limited attention during one of the busiest times of the year.

    Join Heidi Wheatley for August’s Retail Readiness™ conversation with industry leaders, Brian Conneely, Peak Capital, Jackson Burns, Vistra Fund Solutions, and Bill Robbins, WealthForge, to learn what it takes to prepare for a successful launch.


    The Retail Readiness™ Podcast provides educational discussions about raising capital in the retail channel and working with broker-dealers and RIAs. The content is not legal, investment, or regulatory advice.

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    1 hr
  • Why RIA Distribution Stalls: Addressing Operational Gaps
    Jun 8 2026

    Entering the RIA channel requires more than a compelling investment strategy—it demands the right operational infrastructure. This session will focus on key components such as custodians, transfer agents, and the processes that support advisor access and investor onboarding. We discuss what RIAs and their platforms expect, where sponsors often encounter friction, and how to prepare your operations to support a smoother path to market.


    The Retail Readiness™ Podcast provides educational discussions about raising capital in the retail channel and working with broker-dealers and RIAs. The content is not legal, investment, or regulatory advice.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
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