xa investments llc (“xai”) is a chicago-based firm founded by xms capital partners, llc, (“xms”) in april, 2016. the xai leadership team believes that investors need better access to a broader range of alternative investment strategies and managers. to provide investors with institutional-caliber investment expertise, xai partners with established alternative asset managers selected from elite alternative credit managers, hedge fund managers and private debt and equity firms. our proprietary alternative registered trust (art)™ platform represents a differentiated approach to alternatives investing by offering institutional-caliber alternatives in vehicles that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of financial advisors and their clients. xms, established in 2006, is a global, independent financial services firm providing m&a;, corporate advisory and asset management services to clients. the firm focuses on building trusted relationships with its clients, many of which have been w