The PPLI Solution, 1st Edition

“A timely and well-written volume, especially for the ‘hedge fund age’ that now dominates the current investment climate. It is difficult if not impossible to take advantage of these new opportunities without proper guidance, and Van’s and Hayden’s chapter about incorporating hedge funds into private placement life insurance is a primer for those attracted to the subject. The due-diligence guide contains practical insights and a ‘what to watch for’ section that can serve to avoid costly mistakes.” ?Michael G. Tannenbaum, Esq. Partner, Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP President, Hedge Fund Association “Well conceived, well researched and well written. If you want to understand the benefits and risks of private placement life insurance, this is the place to start.” ?Glenn S. Daily, CFP, CLU, ChFC Fee-only insurance consultant, New York, NY

“A unique and comprehensive guide to a complex subject.” ?Preston Tsao Chairman, Metropolitan Circle of Private Investment, New York

“The PPLI Solution is a comprehensive multidisciplinary look at the emerging world of private placement life insurance. It is a must-read for anyone considering or advising on the purchase of one of these policies. Understanding private placement life insurance as a wealth management tool requires legal, investment, and insurance industry knowledge, and this book provides it all in a concise manner.” ?Steven M. Loeb, JD, LLM Partner, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

“This book does an excellent job of demystifying PPLI. True professionals are attempting full disclosure and transparency in an area that begs for it. For families and their advisers who need to fully understand PPLI, this book is a winner.” ?Thomas R. Livergood CEO, The Family Wealth Alliance

KIRK LOURY is president and chief investment officer for Spencer Trask Asset Management, a wholly owned registered investment adviser of Spencer Trask & Co. Spencer Trask is a venture capital firm serving the private-equity needs of high-net-worth individuals and investment advisers. As chief investment officer, Loury directs the investment analysis of hedge funds and venture capital as asset classes, sets investment policy and practices, oversees portfolio administration, manages due diligence activities, and maintains the firm’s external investment and distribution relationships. As a champion of private placement life insurance, Loury has taken on a broad industry role as an educator and portfolio adviser. He was an account executive at IBM and later joined New York Life. He received his BS from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and his MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.