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Alternatives

From Crypto to Private Credit, Alts Attract Millennials Flush with Inherited Wealth

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Rather than sticking with stocks and bonds, millennials are seeking higher returns from alternatives like crypto and private credit.

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Markets

BlackRock’s Writedown of Small Loan Fuels Private Credit Alarm

BlackRock’s writedown of a $25 million loan is fueling concern that much larger defaults are lurking in private credit.

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Advisor Upside

Inside Envestnet’s $1B Bet on Growth with CEO Chris Todd

After a take-private deal in 2024, the company recently announced a $1 billion spending spree to supercharge growth.

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Advisor Upside

How Advisors Are Putting Private Markets to Use

Momentum continues among advisors, who are diversifying portfolios beyond public stocks and bonds.

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Advisor Upside

Are Model Portfolios Key to Alt Adoption?

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Many advisors are unfamiliar with alternatives, like private assets, but model portfolios could be the perfect entryway.

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Advisor Upside

What Happens When Private Markets Get Opened Up to the Masses?

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Increased regulation could hurt the potentially high-returns that make private markets so attractive in the first place.

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Advisor Upside

What Will It Take to Actually Get Alts in More Portfolios?

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The key to greater acceptance may be using them in more traditional products, like mutual funds and ETFs.

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Advisor Upside

Why ‘Throwing Darts’ in Private Markets Isn’t Enough

The opportunities to invest are expanding, but due diligence is key.

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Advisor Upside

Goldman, T. Rowe Team Up for Public-Private Offerings

Investing $1 billion in T. Rowe may be more efficient for Goldman than building out its own channel.

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Advisor Upside

Music Festivals, UFC Fights. How Advisors Are Appealing to Next-Gen Clients

They’re going to have to adapt to not only younger clients’ approach to finances, but also their communication styles and social preferences.

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