The Democratization of Alternatives: A Growing Opportunity
December 2, 2025
Wider Access to Private Markets Creates One of The Most Powerful Investment Trends Today
Alternative investments are no longer reserved for institutions and the ultra-wealthy—expanded access is creating one of the largest growth opportunities in investing today.
Alternatives can enhance diversification and deliver uncorrelated income beyond public markets. Many RIAs still seek true uncorrelated income—something public-only strategies can’t always provide.
New fund structures in registered products are making alternatives more accessible. Many are SEC-registered, providing greater compliance and transparency for accredited and mass-affluent investors. They also simplify investing, with features like ticker symbols, daily purchases, and periodic liquidity options.
Growth requires change, leading many wealth advisors to think differently about the way they run their practice.
Key Questions to Consider:
- How are you adapting your portfolios to take advantage of broader access to alternatives?
- What steps are you taking to leverage new structures that make private markets more accessible?
- How are you positioning yourself and your clients to capture opportunities as alternatives become more widely available?
