Mike and Richard are joined by Aahan Menon of Prometheus Macro for a discussion on systematic macro investing. Aahan begins by challenging the utility of long-term macro forecasts, arguing they are largely ineffective for improving portfolio performance and advocating for shorter trading horizons. He then details his investment framework, which involves dynamically tilting portfolio exposure between carry, trend, and mean reversion based on evolving macroeconomic circumstances. The conversation ...
Dec 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 238
In this episode, Adam Butler is joined by guest Mike Green to discuss his viral Substack articles on the American affordability crisis. The conversation explores the significant gap between official economic statistics, like CPI, and the lived financial reality for the middle class, a phenomenon Green argues is often dismissed by an expert "mockery machine." They also discuss the use of LLMs in his research process and debate potential policy solutions to address widespread economic precarity. T...
Dec 05, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 237
On this episode, Adam Butler is joined by Wes Gray for a deep dive into advanced tax-efficient investing strategies. The discussion explores the mechanics of Section 351 contributions for creating tax-deferred ETFs, a powerful tool for investors with already diversified portfolios. They contrast this approach with solutions for managing highly concentrated stock positions, such as exchange funds and market neutral tax loss harvesting, and also touch on the use of box spreads for optimizing colla...
Nov 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 236
In this episode, Adam Butler is joined by Harley Bassman, Managing Partner at Simplify Asset Management, for a wide-ranging discussion on interest rate volatility, portfolio construction, and public policy. Bassman explains his creation of the MOVE Index before diving into strategies using long-dated options to create asymmetric payoffs. They also explore the systematic risks that challenge diversified portfolios during Fed policy inflection points. The conversation concludes with Bassman's stro...
Sep 26, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 235
In this episode, Rodrigo Gordillo, Mike Philbrick, and Adam Butler explore the timely relevance of managed futures, examining why the current macroeconomic environment may be particularly favorable for these strategies. They discuss recent drawdowns, the uncorrelated nature of trend and carry strategies, and the importance of diversification. The conversation also covers the benefits of strategic overlaying in portfolios, the impact of policy shocks, and the potential for managed futures to add ...
Sep 18, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 234
In this episode, Rodrigo Gordillo, President of ReSolve Asset Management Global, and Mike Philbrick, CEO of ReSolve Asset Management Global unpack Ric Edelman’s bold argument for allocating 10–40% of a portfolio to Bitcoin. They explore how Bitcoin is evolving from a fringe asset to a foundational one, discuss its role alongside gold, and examine the structural shifts—from regulatory clarity to ETF innovation—that are driving institutional adoption. If you're rethinking diversification in a chan...
Jul 31, 2025•42 min•Ep. 233
In this episode of ReSolve Riffs, host Mike Philbrick and Rodrigo Gordillo welcome Mark Valek, partner at Incrementum AG and co-author of the acclaimed In Gold We Trust report. Mark, a seasoned macro investor with decades of expertise at the intersection of gold, monetary policy, and systemic risk, offers deep insights into the evolving roles of gold and Bitcoin. The discussion covers a diverse range of topics including macro investing, fiscal dominance, central bank gold accumulation, innovativ...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 232
ReSolve Riffs returns with a deep dive into the world of alternative assets, featuring Mike Philbrick—CEO of ReSolve Asset Management and co-founder of Return Stacked® ETFs, and Rodrigo Gordillo, President of ReSolve Asset Management and co-founder of Return Stacked® ETFs, both of whom are recognized voices in asset management and diversification. In this engaging episode, Mike and Rodrigo explore a broad range of topics, including gold’s structural fundamentals, bitcoin’s emerging role, portfol...
Jun 06, 2025•59 min•Ep. 231
In this episode, Rodrigo Gordillo sits down with Rafael Ortega, a distinguished Spanish investor and Senior Investment Fund Manager at Andbank Wealth Management. Known for pioneering innovative portfolio solutions in Spain—from the classic permanent portfolio to advanced return stacking and off-road strategies—Rafael discusses a wide range of topics including diversification, structural risk balancing, leveraging, regulatory hurdles, and the future of portable alpha in today’s dynamic markets. T...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 230
ReSolve Riffs returns with Julian Brigden, the president and founder of MI2 Partners, who joins the conversation as a seasoned market strategist and global macro expert. In this episode, Julian and his co-hosts Adam Butler and Richard Laterman dissect a broad range of topics—from U.S. exceptionalism and dollar dynamics to treasury market vulnerabilities and the complex interplay of global capital flows. The discussion navigates themes such as fiscal deficits, policy shifts, asset rotations, and ...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 229
Tired of Clients Chasing Returns? Learn how Return Stacked® Global Balanced & Macro ETF (RGBM) aims to provide diversification in a way that helps manage client (mis-)behavior. As financial advisors, we know clients struggle to stay the course with liquid diversifying investments, especially when 60/40 portfolios have been strong. RGBM ETF offers a solution: a 100% global balanced strategy stacked with an additional 100% systematic macro strategy. This 2 for 1 combination is designed to help...
May 14, 2025•51 min•Ep. 228
In this episode of ReSolve Riffs, host Rodrigo Gordillo is joined by Riccardo Gambineri, President at Crown Global Life Insurance Group, and Frank Seneco, President at Seneco Global Advisors. The discussion delves into sophisticated wealth planning solutions with a focus on private placement life insurance, comparing U.S., U.K., and offshore products while addressing topics such as asset protection, tax deferral, and strategic estate planning. Topics Discussed • Differences in Private Placement ...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 227
In this discussion, Adam Butler, CIO of ReSolve Asset Management Global, a seasoned expert in multi‑asset carry strategies, walks through his latest research comparing two implementations of a carry strategy. He explains the fundamentals of carry in diverse asset classes and explores a wide range of topics including carry fundamentals, market liquidity, simulation analysis, historical cycles, and portfolio strategy, all while putting recent market performance into a broader cyclical context. Top...
Apr 07, 2025•14 min•Ep. 226
In this episode of ReSolve Riffs, host Adam Butler is joined by two special guests from Takahē Capital – founder, CEO, and chief bottle washer Moritz Seibert, and head of quantitative research, Moritz Heiden. They offer an in‐depth look into systematic trading within managed futures, exploring topics such as commodity markets, trend following, risk management, portfolio construction, and the challenges posed by investor and ESG dynamics. Topics Discussed • The emergence of Takahē Capital from re...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 225
This in‐depth live Q&A features guests Corey Hoffstein, Chief Investment Officer of Newfound Research, and Adam Butler, CIO of ReSolve Global, alongside host Rodrigo Gordillo, President and Portfolio Manager of ReSolve Global. In this episode, the panel unpacks the current macro market shifts and their impact on managed futures strategies, discussing topics such as policy shocks, systematic trend and carry models, volatility, and historical market precedents. Topics Discussed • Global Macro ...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 224
In this episode of ReSolve Riffs, renowned economist and strategist David Woo—CEO of David Woo Unbound and a veteran of global finance—dives deep into a multifaceted discussion on current global economic and political trends with Mike Philbrick and Adam Butler. Drawing on decades of experience at institutions like Bank of America and the IMF, Woo unpacks themes ranging from shifting U.S. trade policies and the fallout from the German election to disruptive advances in technology and evolving fis...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 223
In this episode, the ReSolve team sits down with Daniel Waldenström, a professor of economics with a focus on growth and distribution. Waldenström shares his insights on a range of topics, from the impact of economic crises on societal structures, to the role of policy makers in fostering growth, and the shifting landscape of wealth inequality. Topics Discussed • Waldenström's journey into economics, spurred by an interest in societal issues and historical events, particularly the economic crisi...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 222
In this riveting episode, the ReSolve team converses with Warren Mosler, a prominent economist and theorist in the field of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT). The conversation is enriched by the presence of Richard Latterman, a portfolio manager at Resolve, who is keen on gaining insights on policy and economics. The discussion dives deep into the evolution of economics, the departure of MMT from classical economics, the impact of interest rates on inflation, and the intricacies of the banking system...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 221
Finding alpha is notoriously difficult. Instead of trying to pick stocks better, what if you simply added the return of high-conviction, alternative strategies on top of your asset allocation? That’s the opportunity portable alpha unlocks for allocators. Join us for an exclusive webinar where we reveal how capital-efficient ETFs can be used to “port” the returns of any alternative investment on top of your asset allocation. In this educational session, we will: Explain what portable alpha is, wh...
Jan 16, 2025•37 min•Ep. 220
In this episode, we delve into the world of STEM education with John Skrentny, a professor of sociology at UC San Diego. We discuss the current state of STEM education, its implications for the future workforce, and the intersection of technology, policy, and societal needs. Topics Discussed • The importance of STEM education and the common misconception that more STEM graduates equate to more innovation • The comparison of STEM job opportunities in different countries, with a focus on the Unite...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 219
In this exciting episode, Rodrigo Gordillo, Meb Faber, Corey Hoffstein, and Wes Gray discuss their investment ideas for 2025 and beyond. Each brings three unique ideas to the table, making for a lively and insightful conversation. Topics Discussed • Rodrigo Gordillo discusses the idea of matching the risk of Bitcoin by levering up gold, providing insights on how to achieve an equal risk allocation between Bitcoin and gold • Meb Faber shares his thoughts on the potential of cannabis as an investm...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 218
In this episode, we delve into the world of behavioral finance and financial planning with Brian Portnoy, one of the co-founders of Shaping Wealth. We discuss the importance of understanding human behavior in financial planning, the concept of 'behavioral finance 2.0', and how financial advisors can better serve their clients by taking a more human-centric approach. Topics Discussed • Discussion on normalizing human behavior in financial planning and the emergence of 'behavioral finance 2.0', wh...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 217
In today's complex market environment, finding genuine diversification and consistent returns has become increasingly challenging. What if you could harness two of the least correlated strategies to traditional portfolios available to investors today? Join us for an exclusive webinar where Rodrigo Gordillo, Portfolio Manager and co-founder of Return Stacked ETFs, reveals how combining trend following and carry strategies as stacks may create a whole that is much greater than the sum of their par...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 216
In this riveting episode, we dive deep into the world of fiscal and monetary systems, post the global financial crisis of 2008. We are joined by Jordan MacLeod, an intellectual powerhouse who has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the global monetary system. We discuss the trends identified in 2009, the impact of 2008 on the urgency to rethink monetary frameworks, and the potential for a global rebalancing in economic and monetary frameworks. Topics Discussed • The journey of Jordan MacLeo...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 215
In this episode, the ReSolve team is joined by Dr. Robert Frank, the Henrietta Johnson Lewis Professor of Management Emeritus and Professor of Economics at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University. They delve into the role of luck in success, the myth of meritocracy, and the dynamics of free markets. They explore various topics, including: Topics Discussed • The approach to both microeconomics and macroeconomics in the textbooks co-authored with Dr. Ben Berna...
Nov 29, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 214
In this episode, Kris Abdelmessih, Co-Founder of Moontower AI, and Adam Butler, CEO of ReSolve Asset Management, join the ReSolve team to discuss the challenges and rewards of parenting, the role of education, and the intricacies of the options market. They delve into a variety of topics, including: Topics Discussed • Kris and Adam's differing views on the importance of academic excellence versus exploration in children's education • The role of AI tools in helping kids complete their homework f...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 213
In this episode, the ReSolve team delves into a profound conversation with Justin Caselli, a financial advisor and life coach, who shares his journey of self-discovery and alignment of spirit, mind, and body. He discusses how this alignment influences financial stability and the concept of living an authentic life. Topics Discussed • Justin's personal journey of self-discovery and the importance of aligning spirit, mind, and body for overall happiness and financial stability • The concept of lif...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 212
In this episode, the ReSolve team is joined by Doomberg, a popular regular on the show, to discuss a wide range of topics including AI, geopolitics, energy, and the financial markets. They delve into the complexities of the emerging multipolar world, the rise of China in the technology sector, the implications of AI, and the potential risks and nuances within different levels of the capital structure. Topics Discussed • The rise of China and its implications for the Western world in terms of sem...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 211
Portable alpha (or as we like to call it: Return Stacking) has become increasingly popular in the financial media (including recent notes from industry giants like BlackRock, Russell Investments, and AQR) but many advisors are left asking: What does portable alpha mean? How might it benefit clients? How can I implement it? At Return Stacked Portfolio Solutions we have made it our mission to thoughtfully and transparently help allocate into a portable alpha framework for client portfolios. Join u...
Oct 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 210
In this interview, Adam Butler is in conversation with Mike Harris, a renowned financial market analyst and philosopher. The discussion is sparked by a Twitter exchange about the impact of low interest rates on the working class. The conversation evolves to cover a wide range of topics from the relationship between Quantitative Easing (QE) and technological advancements, to the philosophical underpinnings of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and the potential of AGI to uncover lost knowledg...
Oct 18, 2024•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 209
