The market used to keep them up at night

Now their money works quietly behind the scenes
"We couldn’t keep riding the stock market rollercoaster. We needed calm, not chaos."

The Background Story:

They had meaningful assets, but the stress of public markets was wearing them down. They wanted income without the rollercoaster.

Client Type:

Married couple

Client Goal:

Reduce exposure to public markets and generate reliable income

The challenge:

Public market swings and headlines were creating stress and disagreement at home. They wanted income they could actually rely on.

Client profile summary:

Net Worth Range:
$4M - $6M
Current Income:
$200,000+ per year
Primary Wealth Source:
Diversified holdings
Primary Goal:
Reduce volatility & secure reliable income
Investment Style:
Hands-off, diversified
Investment Philosophy:
Proven, income-generating private investments with low correlation to public markets

Our Strategy:

After years of enduring the emotional swings of public markets, these clients also grew uneasy about broader forces beyond their control - shifting government policies, evolving regulations, and systemic risks that can ripple through banks, markets, and even personal privacy. Their priority became clear: find a safe harbour where wealth could grow steadily, shielded from unpredictable currents.

We built a private-market portfolio designed for stability and resilience, blending:

  • Institutional-grade multi-residential real estate for steady, inflation-linked income.
  • Private credit and mortgage strategies delivering attractive yields backed by tangible assets.
  • Essential-service operating companies in healthcare and industrial sectors for durable income and equity appreciation.
  • Alternative income sources including royalties and asset-backed income trusts for uncorrelated returns.
  • Selective late-stage private equity to capture long-term growth potential outside public markets.
  • Tax-advantaged structuring (for non-registered accounts) through investments that may pay a portion or all distributions as return of capital, helping protect after-tax profits. (Not applicable to registered accounts.)
Income + Growth Sources:

Income (monthly / quarterly):

  • Distributions from residential and storage real estate portfolios.
  • Interest income from diversified mortgage and private credit programs.
  • Operating profits from essential-service businesses.
  • Royalty payments from intellectual property.
  • Many income streams (in non-registered accounts) may include return of capital, reducing current taxable income.

Growth (total return):

  • Real estate value appreciation through active management.
  • NAV growth and occasional special distributions from operating companies.
  • Long-term upside from late-stage private equity holdings.
  • Expansion of recurring-service and royalty-driven revenue models.
Current Portfolio Outlook:
  • Safe Harbour Positioning: Designed to mitigate not only market volatility but also the potential impact of policy changes, regulatory shifts, and other external shocks.
  • Income Stability: All core income holdings have maintained on-time distributions, providing a reliable offset to public market uncertainty.
  • Diversification Strength: Exposure across real estate, credit, operating businesses, royalties, and private equity reduces reliance on any single sector.
  • Selective Growth: Private equity and operating company positions are positioned for NAV gains and potential special distributions over the medium term.

The Outcome:

They receive dependable distributions and feel in control again, without watching markets daily.

Performance Highlights:

Years as a Client:
3 Years
Number of Private Investments:
11
Distributions Paid OnTime:

99% of scheduled payments

Forecasted Annual Return Range:
Target 8 - 9% (income-led)

Why They Chose Rainmaker:

Access to established private issuers, clear due diligence, and a plan targeting stable distributions.

Life after the shift:

They sleep better, spend less time worrying, and more time enjoying life together.

Disclosure: The description of potential tax treatment, including return of capital, is provided for general information only and does not constitute tax advice. Actual tax outcomes depend on individual circumstances. Clients should consult their own qualified tax advisor regarding their specific situation.

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