Expertise in Alternative Investments
Founded in 2018, Lane Gate Advisors, LP is a boutique investment management firm specializing in alternative asset strategies. Our firm works with Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) and High Net Worth (HNW) individuals, family offices, and institutional investors to tailor investment solutions that align with their long-term financial goals.
Meet Our Leadership
With over 30 years of experience in global capital markets, Michael Crane has played a key role in raising, structuring, and trading billions of dollars across corporate equity, debt, derivatives, and asset-backed securities.
Key Experience & Achievements
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Started his career at The First Boston Corporation, later holding senior roles at Barclays Capital, Smith Barney, General Re Financial Products, and Deutsche Bank.
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A pioneer in longevity markets, leading the first institutional equity capital allocation to life settlements while at Gen Re Financial Products, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.
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Led a $2 billion longevity-linked trading business at Deutsche Bank AG in London.
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Served as the CEO of an FSA-regulated boutique securities firm, managing operations across London, Hong Kong, Sydney, and Tokyo.
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Responsible for several groundbreaking securitizations, including:
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First securitization of timeshare loans
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First securitization of Small Business Administration Section 504 loans
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Largest annual placement of MBS-backed benefits for a U.S. savings and loan
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First and largest agency-backed securitization of manufactured housing loans ($1B)
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First synthetic life settlement exposure mandates from a European corporate pension fund and an Australian superannuation fund
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Mr. Crane has been a frequent speaker at industry conferences worldwide, sharing his insights on longevity markets and alternative investments.
With over 15 years of experience in investing and insurance-related markets, Bryan Cooper has built a strong track record in life settlements and specialty finance investments.
Experience & Achievements
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Started his career in 2003 as a marketing representative for Family Protection Group, quickly becoming a top producer and later a partner.
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Managed over 100 producing agents, overseeing product construction, training, and sales in senior market insurance and life settlements.
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Transitioned to focus on the life settlement market, working with a boutique firm specializing in long-term investment strategies.
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In 2013, shifted focus to short-term and viatical settlements, recognizing their potential to generate strong investor returns.
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Over the past five years, he has successfully invested over $50 million in short-term and viatical settlement policies, consistently delivering double-digit returns to investors.
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