The Democratization of Alternative Investments  

Episode 167

Join BNY Mellon’s David Moss, Growth Ventures Partner, and Aaron Steinberg, Head of Prime Services Business Development and Capital Introductions, for the latest InvestmentNews podcast hosted by Senior Columnist and reporter, Bruce Kelly. In this episode, we dive into the expanding realm of alternative investments and explore why these assets are capturing the attention of both advisors and individual investors.  

David and Aaron share their unique perspectives on the future of investing, discussing how new innovations are making alternative investments more accessible and manageable for the wealth management community. During this podcast, you will gain key insights into the macro-outlook for private markets, the importance of diversity and downside protection, as well as the challenges and strategies surrounding investing in alternatives.   

Highlights include:  

  • The expansive growth opportunities for private markets and alternatives among advisors and individual investors 
  • Key factors impacting adoption – access, education, and experience – and how fund managers are addressing each in order to attract new investment  
  • Technological advancements and rapid innovation taking place to facilitate greater access and flexibility in private markets and alternatives   

To learn more, press play and listen to the podcast. 

This episode is sponsored by BNY Mellon | Pershing

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