How Basic Capital is Private Banking for the Masses

How Basic Capital is Private Banking for the Masses

The uber-wealthy have built a symbiotic relationship between their assets and loans—and it’s all thanks to private bankers.

It’s a common misconception that the rich become ultra-wealthy because of what they sell. But in actuality, wealth is about ownership. Jeff Bezos didn’t become a billionaire by selling Amazon. He became king of the 1% because he was savvy enough to own Amazon for a long time, and knew that to borrow against his Amazon stock was a much more lucrative tactic than to sell it.

So, how did Bezos know this while you don’t? It’s not because you missed a day at school—it’s because he has access to private banking resources. “Private banking” may sound benign—but once you truly understand what it entails, and break down the literal wealth of opportunities it provides high-net-worth individuals (or HNWIs)—you’ll likely start asking yourself how you, too, can benefit from this hidden advantage.

For far too long, the financial-planning industry has hoarded its secrets, allowing the 1% to build wealth exponentially faster than the rest of us, who are left with only the limited tools offered by traditional brokerages. So, in an effort to level the playing field, we're breaking down what private banking is, the advantages it offers its clients, and how Basic Capital has taken a page from private banking services to build a platform that benefits the masses.

What is private banking?

Private banking, also often called private wealth management, is a term that covers a wide variety of financial services provided to a select clientele. It’s likely that the bank where you hold your checking account or mortgage also has a private-banking division that provides personalized services to HNWI who’ve amassed a treasure trove of liquid assets worth $10+ million.

For the average person, the institution where they manage their assets in an IRA or brokerage investment account is most likely different from where they manage their liabilities (a bank)—but HNWI tend to manage their assets and liabilities all in one place, allowing them to leverage the power of each other to maximize their investments.

What are the advantages of private banking?

While most of us look to tools like IRAs, 401Ks, and real estate to build wealth, high-net-worth individuals work with private bankers to catapult their net worth using privileged financial practices.

Private banking offers a plethora of benefits, such as access to personalized loans and exclusive investments. However, their most-coveted feature is the ability to borrow capital through a favorable structure—secured by their existing assets and arranged on a limited-liability basis—which reduces both the cost and the risk of financing. This well-structured approach not only enables the wealthy to leverage their assets without liquidating them, but also unlocks additional capital to finance the acquisition of even more assets—from art and collectibles to capital commitments at other institutions, such as private equity firms.

Imagine never selling an asset and still seeing your net worth skyrocket

While the rich borrow to invest, the rest of us are stuck in a cycle of borrowing to consume. So the rich get richer, not in spite of it, but precisely because of it.

Why should the rich be the only ones who get to have all the fun? Why can’t the average Joe also borrow at a low cost of capital and on a limited-liability basis to start a wealth-building flywheel?

It’s not some sort of conspiracy meant to keep you out—unfortunately, the reason is far less dramatic and actually quite mundane. Typically, these financing transactions are highly customized and structured for each specific client, which means they require significant resources and a high degree of ongoing operational maintenance (i.e. hours billed by lawyers, trustees, auditors, etc.). As a result, it only made sense for the bank to offer them to clients with a minimum net worth of $5 million.

But the rest of us are catching on—and the private banking industry is losing a grip on its insular practices.

How is Basic Capital private banking for the masses?

While Basic Capital doesn’t offer 1-to-1 private banking services like an FDIC bank, a good portion of our investment model draws inspiration from the tools regularly deployed by private bankers to create a wealth flywheel. Here’s how.

We make it easy to finance investment (not consumption): Financing your investment isn’t something the average investor is able to do without navigating the exclusive world of private banking . Basic Capital changes that. Our standardized, streamlined structure lets you increase your IRA investment fivefold by pairing it with a fixed-term, self-amortizing loan. With a simple, transparent asset structure, we empower clients to snowball their savings while benefiting from the predictability of a term loan.

Protective structure: The ultra-wealthy never take out personal loans. Neither should you! They open limited-liability companies and make them the borrower. This way, they get legal protection from the liability of the debt, while gaining exposure to the upside and limiting exposure to the downside. Basic Capital unlocks the same safe structuring for you by opening an LLC on your behalf that borrows and invests capital. You’re the owner—and you get to reap the benefits.

Favorable rates: Personal loans are expensive because they are unsecured. They’re priced to protect the lender in case the borrower defaults. On the other hand, secured loans are less expensive because they’re backed by real assets that the lender can collect faster in case of default. Because Basic Capital provides your LLC with financing secured by its assets, we’re able to unlock a favorable rate that wouldn’t otherwise be accessible—unless, of course, you have the means to work with a private banker.

Support you can count on: When it comes to finances, no one wants to be left in the dark, wondering what the hell is happening with their money. That's why we're committed to ensuring you feel confident in our practices. As a fiduciary, Basic Capital is held to the same legal standards as a certified financial planner—meaning we prioritize your financial interests and maintain complete transparency regarding your investable assets. Plus, our team is available 24/7 through the app to answer any questions that might be keeping you up at night.

Breaking down the private banking barrier with Basic Capital

While most private wealth management advisors won’t take you on as a client unless you’re a multi-millionaire, with Basic Capital, you can get started with as little as a $1,000 IRA rollover. Start catapulting your savings the same way that the ultra-wealthy have done for years and finally catch a ride on the wealth flywheel.

While Basic Capital unlocks many of the positive features that private banking offers to ultra-wealthy clients, we provide a much lower degree of customization. This is intentional. To make this powerful tool accessible to the masses, we must standardize most aspects of the transaction—making it operational, scalable, and economical. The good news is that there's elegant simplicity in standardization: You get 90% of the benefit without the sky-high cost.

Still not sure Basic Capital is right for you?

We get it. It kind of feels like cheating, but remember, the rich figured out long ago how to make money because of debt—not just in spite of it. We believe you deserve to have access to the same tools—and take advantage of them to the fullest extent. Think of Basic Capital as the everyday investor’s private bank and join our waitlist today.

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The accounts, strategies and/or investments discussed in this material may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular account or investment strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives. Investors should carefully consider their investment objectives and risks, as well as charges and expenses of Basic Capital before investing. Basic Capital investments should only be part of your overall investment portfolio.

This website provides preliminary and general information about the Securities and is intended for initial reference purposes only. It does not summarize or compile all the applicable information. This website does not constitute an offer to sell or buy any securities. No offer or sale of any Securities will occur without the delivery of confidential offering materials and related documents. This information contained herein is qualified by and subject to more detailed information in the applicable offering materials.

Basic Capital Group Inc, is the direct owner of Basic Capital Markets LLC. Basic Capital Markets LLC has not yet been approved as a member of FINRA/SIPC.

Basic Capital Advisors LLC’s internet-based advisory and administrative services are designed to assist clients in achieving customer defined financial goals. They are not intended to provide comprehensive tax advice or provide comprehensive financial planning with respect to all aspects of your financial situation, nor do they account for specific investments held outside our platform. Investing in securities carries inherent risks, including the possibility of losing money. While asset allocation and diversification aim to manage risk, they do not ensure profits or protect against losses, and past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

Any financial projections or returns shown on the website are estimated predictions of performance only, are hypothetical, are not based on actual investment results and are not guarantees of future results. Estimated projections do not represent or guarantee the actual results of any transaction, and no representation is made that any transaction will, or is likely to, achieve results or profits similar to those shown. In addition, other financial metrics and calculations shown on the website (including amounts of principal and interest repaid) have not been independently verified or audited and may differ from the actual financial metrics and calculations for any investment, which are contained in the investors’ portfolios. Any investment information contained herein has been secured from sources that Basic Capital believes are reliable, but we make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of such information and accept no liability therefore.

Private placement investments are not bank deposits (and thus not insured by the FDIC or by any other federal governmental agency), are not guaranteed by Basic Capital or any other party, and MAY lose value. Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority has recommended or approved any investment or the accuracy or completeness of any of the information or materials provided by or through the website. Investors must be able to afford the loss of their entire investment.

In-app investment advisory services are provided by Basic Capital Advisors LLC ("Basic Capital Advisors"), an SEC registered investment adviser, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Basic Capital Group Inc, a Section C Delaware Corporation.In-app brokerage and custody services are provided by Apex Fintech Solutions LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. IRA plans are provided by Apex Custody Solutions and opened via the Basic Capital application.

Basic Capital is not a bank. Certain services are offered through Plaid, Fragment, Apex and Footprint and none of such entities is affiliated with Basic Capital. By using the services offered by any of these entities you acknowledge and accept their respective disclosures and agreements, as applicable.

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Articles or information from third-party media outside of this domain may discuss Basic Capital or relate to information contained herein, but Basic Capital does not approve and is not responsible for such content.

Investments in private placements are speculative and involve a high degree of risk and those investors who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest.Investing in private placements requires long-term commitments, and the ability to afford to lose the entire investment.

Investment advisory services are only provided to clients of Basic Capital Advisors, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to a written advisory agreement.

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No communication by Basic Capital Group Inc. ("BCG"), or any of its affiliates (collectively, "Basic Capital"), through this website or any other medium, should be construed or is intended to be a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any security or otherwise to be investment, tax, financial, accounting, legal, regulatory or compliance advice, except for specific investment advice that may be provided by Basic Capital Advisors, LLC pursuant to a written advisory agreement between such entity and the recipient.

The accounts, strategies and/or investments discussed in this material may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular account or investment strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives. Investors should carefully consider their investment objectives and risks, as well as charges and expenses of Basic Capital before investing. Basic Capital investments should only be part of your overall investment portfolio.

This website provides preliminary and general information about the Securities and is intended for initial reference purposes only. It does not summarize or compile all the applicable information. This website does not constitute an offer to sell or buy any securities. No offer or sale of any Securities will occur without the delivery of confidential offering materials and related documents. This information contained herein is qualified by and subject to more detailed information in the applicable offering materials.

Basic Capital Group Inc, is the direct owner of Basic Capital Markets LLC. Basic Capital Markets LLC has not yet been approved as a member of FINRA/SIPC.

Basic Capital Advisors LLC’s internet-based advisory and administrative services are designed to assist clients in achieving customer defined financial goals. They are not intended to provide comprehensive tax advice or provide comprehensive financial planning with respect to all aspects of your financial situation, nor do they account for specific investments held outside our platform. Investing in securities carries inherent risks, including the possibility of losing money. While asset allocation and diversification aim to manage risk, they do not ensure profits or protect against losses, and past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

Any financial projections or returns shown on the website are estimated predictions of performance only, are hypothetical, are not based on actual investment results and are not guarantees of future results. Estimated projections do not represent or guarantee the actual results of any transaction, and no representation is made that any transaction will, or is likely to, achieve results or profits similar to those shown. In addition, other financial metrics and calculations shown on the website (including amounts of principal and interest repaid) have not been independently verified or audited and may differ from the actual financial metrics and calculations for any investment, which are contained in the investors’ portfolios. Any investment information contained herein has been secured from sources that Basic Capital believes are reliable, but we make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of such information and accept no liability therefore.

Private placement investments are not bank deposits (and thus not insured by the FDIC or by any other federal governmental agency), are not guaranteed by Basic Capital or any other party, and MAY lose value. Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority has recommended or approved any investment or the accuracy or completeness of any of the information or materials provided by or through the website. Investors must be able to afford the loss of their entire investment.

In-app investment advisory services are provided by Basic Capital Advisors LLC ("Basic Capital Advisors"), an SEC registered investment adviser, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Basic Capital Group Inc, a Section C Delaware Corporation.In-app brokerage and custody services are provided by Apex Fintech Solutions LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. IRA plans are provided by Apex Custody Solutions and opened via the Basic Capital application.

Basic Capital is not a bank. Certain services are offered through Plaid, Fragment, Apex and Footprint and none of such entities is affiliated with Basic Capital. By using the services offered by any of these entities you acknowledge and accept their respective disclosures and agreements, as applicable.

Basic Capital, 137 Grand Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10013. 855-800-8322

Articles or information from third-party media outside of this domain may discuss Basic Capital or relate to information contained herein, but Basic Capital does not approve and is not responsible for such content.

Investments in private placements are speculative and involve a high degree of risk and those investors who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest.Investing in private placements requires long-term commitments, and the ability to afford to lose the entire investment.

Investment advisory services are only provided to clients of Basic Capital Advisors, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to a written advisory agreement.

Our site uses a third party service to match browser cookies to your mailing address. We then use another company to send special offers through the mail on our behalf.

© 2024 Basic Capital. All rights reserved.

No communication by Basic Capital Group Inc. ("BCG"), or any of its affiliates (collectively, "Basic Capital"), through this website or any other medium, should be construed or is intended to be a recommendation to purchase, sell or hold any security or otherwise to be investment, tax, financial, accounting, legal, regulatory or compliance advice, except for specific investment advice that may be provided by Basic Capital Advisors, LLC pursuant to a written advisory agreement between such entity and the recipient.

The accounts, strategies and/or investments discussed in this material may not be suitable for all investors. The appropriateness of a particular account or investment strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives. Investors should carefully consider their investment objectives and risks, as well as charges and expenses of Basic Capital before investing. Basic Capital investments should only be part of your overall investment portfolio.

This website provides preliminary and general information about the Securities and is intended for initial reference purposes only. It does not summarize or compile all the applicable information. This website does not constitute an offer to sell or buy any securities. No offer or sale of any Securities will occur without the delivery of confidential offering materials and related documents. This information contained herein is qualified by and subject to more detailed information in the applicable offering materials.

Basic Capital Group Inc, is the direct owner of Basic Capital Markets LLC. Basic Capital Markets LLC has not yet been approved as a member of FINRA/SIPC.

Basic Capital Advisors LLC’s internet-based advisory and administrative services are designed to assist clients in achieving customer defined financial goals. They are not intended to provide comprehensive tax advice or provide comprehensive financial planning with respect to all aspects of your financial situation, nor do they account for specific investments held outside our platform. Investing in securities carries inherent risks, including the possibility of losing money. While asset allocation and diversification aim to manage risk, they do not ensure profits or protect against losses, and past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.

Any financial projections or returns shown on the website are estimated predictions of performance only, are hypothetical, are not based on actual investment results and are not guarantees of future results. Estimated projections do not represent or guarantee the actual results of any transaction, and no representation is made that any transaction will, or is likely to, achieve results or profits similar to those shown. In addition, other financial metrics and calculations shown on the website (including amounts of principal and interest repaid) have not been independently verified or audited and may differ from the actual financial metrics and calculations for any investment, which are contained in the investors’ portfolios. Any investment information contained herein has been secured from sources that Basic Capital believes are reliable, but we make no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of such information and accept no liability therefore.

Private placement investments are not bank deposits (and thus not insured by the FDIC or by any other federal governmental agency), are not guaranteed by Basic Capital or any other party, and MAY lose value. Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority has recommended or approved any investment or the accuracy or completeness of any of the information or materials provided by or through the website. Investors must be able to afford the loss of their entire investment.

In-app investment advisory services are provided by Basic Capital Advisors LLC ("Basic Capital Advisors"), an SEC registered investment adviser, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Basic Capital Group Inc, a Section C Delaware Corporation.In-app brokerage and custody services are provided by Apex Fintech Solutions LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. IRA plans are provided by Apex Custody Solutions and opened via the Basic Capital application.

Basic Capital is not a bank. Certain services are offered through Plaid, Fragment, Apex and Footprint and none of such entities is affiliated with Basic Capital. By using the services offered by any of these entities you acknowledge and accept their respective disclosures and agreements, as applicable.

Basic Capital, 137 Grand Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10013. 855-800-8322

Articles or information from third-party media outside of this domain may discuss Basic Capital or relate to information contained herein, but Basic Capital does not approve and is not responsible for such content.

Investments in private placements are speculative and involve a high degree of risk and those investors who cannot afford to lose their entire investment should not invest.Investing in private placements requires long-term commitments, and the ability to afford to lose the entire investment.

Investment advisory services are only provided to clients of Basic Capital Advisors, LLC, an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to a written advisory agreement.

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© 2024 Basic Capital. All rights reserved.