Nick Longaker

Nick joined Antares Capital in 2021 and is a Vice President on the Structured Products team. He focuses on structuring and executing financing transactions for Antares managed funds. Prior to Antares, Nick worked at BlackRock, where he was part of the Global Credit business. Nick holds a B.A. in Political Philosophy, Policy, and Law from […]

Kristen Saragnese

Kristen joined Antares Capital in 2022 and is a Vice President and Portfolio Manager within the firms Asset Management group. Previously, Kristen was a member of Antares Capital Markets group, where she focused on screening, structuring, and syndicating loans originated by the firm. Prior to Antares, she held roles at a Chicagobased government technology startup, […]

Ross Sylvestri

Ross joined Antares Capital in 2023 and is a Vice President of Investor Relations within the firms Asset Management team. He is responsible for supporting investor engagement, with a focus on private credit strategies, fundraising initiatives, and data-driven reporting and analytics. Prior to Antares, Ross worked at Deloitte in the External Audit practice, where he […]

Brandon Morris

Brandon joined Antares Capital in 2015 and is a Senior Vice President responsible for underwriting, structuring, and managing private credit transactions with a focus in Healthcare IT. Prior to Antares, Brandon served in a similar credit function at GE Capital as part of the Telecom, Media & Technology industry group. He began his career in […]

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Liquidity Solutions

The Opportunity A Growing Secondary Credit Market As private credit markets expand, demand for flexible capital solutions continues to grow across LP- and GP-led transactions. In 2025, the private credit secondaries market transaction volume doubled to $20 billion,1 creating opportunities for investors seeking attractive entry points, diversification, and seasoned portfolios. 01 Accelerating Demand forSecondary Credit […]

Elements of Private Credit

Learn What is Private Credit? Direct lending, built for certainty and flexibility Private credit includes a range of strategies, but direct lending is the largest and most relevant starting point for most advisors. It refers to privately negotiated loans made by a single lender or small group of lenders, typically to middle-market companies, often backed […]

Sourcing

Sourcing is the engine of private credit. Strong sourcing gives managers access to a wider set of opportunities, which improves selectivity and helps avoid weaker deals. Established relationships with private equity sponsors and borrowers often generate repeat business, creating a steady pipeline of high-quality transactions. Incumbent lenders also benefit from deeper knowledge of existing borrowers, […]

Scale

Scale matters in private credit. Larger managers often benefit from deeper resources, broader sourcing networks, and stronger negotiating power advantages that can translate into better deal flow and more selective underwriting. Scale also supports operational efficiency and portfolio diversification, helping reduce risk while maintaining consistent returns. For example, a manager with the resources and […]

Structuring

The way a private credit fund is structuredand the terms set at inceptioncan shape both risk and return. Beyond fees and expenses, fund terms influence alignment of interests, asset allocation guidelines, and governance standards. Thoughtful structuring can also improve tax efficiency, enhancing after-tax returns for investors.

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