Lawrence Calcano, Chairman and CEO of iCapital, joined Julie Cooling, Founder and CEO of RIA Channel, at iCapital CONNECT 2026 to discuss the strategy behind the Hexure acquisition and partnership with BlackRock’s Aladdin Wealth.
iCapital, a global leader shaping the future of global investing convenes over 1,000 industry leaders at iCapital CONNECT 2026. At a time when markets, regulation, and capital formation are rapidly evolving, Calcano emphasizes the importance of bringing the industry together rather than operating in silos. He adds that when wealth managers, asset managers and technology leaders convene, it enables the discovery of mutually beneficial opportunities.
Calcano notes the firm’s focus on building both horizontal and vertical integration of iCapital’s technology across alternatives, structured investments, and insurance. This effort is supported by the recent acquisition of Hexure. The goal is to connect the historically fragmented annuity and insurance space into a first-of-its-kind technology platform to improve the advisor experience. The integration will take advisors through the full lifecycle, from education to post-sale servicing.
iCapital has also announced a partnership with Aladdin Wealth, BlackRock’s proprietary technology platform used by more than 100,000 advisors. Calcano explains that the firm recognizes how strategic partnerships with other industry leading platforms can accelerate progress for the entire industry. This integration will allow advisors to navigate the entire alternative investment lifecycle within a single workflow, unlocking capabilities that were unachievable until now.
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