Peter Finley: From Navy to Wall Street | Ep. 71: Durable Value

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In this episode of Durable Value, Ryan Swehla sits down with Peter Finley, head of institutional capital markets at Graceada Partners. With his extensive background in real estate and capital markets, Peter shares invaluable insights from his days in the Navy to navigating market cycles on Wall Street. He discusses the evolution of institutional landscapes, his experiences during the S&L crisis, GFC, and more. We get a detailed look into the cyclical nature of the financial markets and timeless wisdom for upcoming capital raisers.


00:00 Introduction
00:27 Peter's Journey: From Navy to Goldman Sachs
01:01 Navigating Market Cycles and Layoffs
01:58 Transition to Private Equity
02:46 Raising Capital and UBS Experience
03:09 Lessons from the Great Financial Crisis
07:02 The Misuse of Leverage in Real Estate
08:54 Lessons from the Navy
11:09 Fundraising Challenges and Successes
16:57 Advice for Aspiring Capital Raisers
17:46 Conclusion