Why RIAs Are Turning to Timber: A Natural Hedge Against Market Volatility

What if your next great investment wasn’t in stocks or real estate, but in trees? How timberland could be the most overlooked asset class in wealth management today.   In this episode of the Registered Investment Advisor Podcast, Seth Greene speaks with John Brenard, co-founder of Southview Timber Investments, who shares how he transitioned from a decade in traditional wealth management to managing over 10,000 acres of timberland across the southeastern U.S. He explains why timber provides stable, uncorrelated returns, minimal overhead, and a tangible, scalable path for RIAs seeking alternative investments for their clients.   Key Takeaways: → How timberland offers long-term returns through land appreciation, biological tree growth, and opportunistic land sales. → Why timber is an ideal uncorrelated asset that is now available to individual investors through Southview’s fund. → How Southview partners with RIAs, offering direct access, low investment minimums, and co-branded education to help clients diversify. → Get an inside look at the $50 million fundraiser aimed at scaling Southview’s impact and the value behind every acre of pine.   John Brenard has excelled in various business environments for over 15 years, ranging from executive and advisory roles at J.P. Morgan and Wells Fargo Advisors to managing operations and expansion at several startups. During his time in the wealth management industry, he built long-term client relationships founded not only on his investment expertise but also on exceptional levels of integrity and service. As an investor in timberland, John possesses a deep understanding of diverse investment asset classes and financial markets. His objective at Southview is to provide a wider audience of investors with the same benefits in timberland investing that he has enjoyed. John holds a bachelor's degree from California State University, has earned multiple professional credentials in the investment sector, and is a member of the Georgia Forestry Association.    Connect With John: Southview Timber   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices