Topic:  Intro to Synthetic Financing: Real-World Use Cases for HNW Liquidity Needs

Speakers: Scott Kemps, President, Spectrum Advisors, LLC and Joseph YeZhou Wang, Co-founder and Advisor of SyntheticFi

Presentation:
1. Modern Liquidity Through Options:

How OCC-cleared box spreads replicate borrowing or lending at institutional rates — without selling or disturbing core portfolio holdings.

2. Strategic Liquidity vs. Traditional Leverage:

Compare synthetic financing to margin loans, SBLOCs, and securities-based credit — highlighting rate efficiency, flexibility, and collateral control.

3. Tax & Structural Advantages:

Explore mark-to-market treatment and Section 1256 implications for after-tax efficiency.

4. Real-World Use Cases:

Funding for real estate, private investments, philanthropy, or lifestyle assets while preserving market exposure and portfolio momentum. (Highlight as an alternative or addition to a Jumbo Mortgage)

5. Managing Risk, Custody & Simplicity:

Explain Schwab custody framework, streamlined paperwork and onboarding process, and oversight of collateral sufficiency within HNW liquidity strategies.
 

Speakers' bios:

Joseph YeZhou Wang is a finance and technology strategist with deep expertise in derivatives, structured products, and capital markets. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he has worked across global financial hubs with experience spanning family offices, hedge funds, and D.E. Shaw. Joseph has developed and implemented advanced strategies for wealth management and institutional clients, combining quantitative precision with real-world execution. His background bridges investment innovation, portfolio risk management, and strategic liquidity solutions for high-net-worth investors.
 

Scott Kemps is a financial advisor and former investment banker specializing in portfolio-based liquidity solutions, structured credit, and alternative investment strategies. Based in Florida, and with over 35 years of financial services experience, he has advised high-net-worth investors, family offices, and institutional clients across multiple asset classes. As President of Spectrum Capital Management and architect of the BlueSkye Strategic Liquidity™ strategy, Scott integrates modern portfolio management with synthetic financing tools to unlock capital efficiently while maintaining investment exposure. His background spans wealth advisory, insurance, real estate, derivatives strategy, and capital formation for healthcare and clean-tech companies.