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Why Alternatives Are No Longer Optional

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Tomorrow’s Retirement is Here

Traditional retirement strategies are being reexamined. As people live longer, markets shift, and financial goals evolve, more investors are looking for ways to gain control, enhance flexibility, and align their portfolios with personal values.

This whitepaper explores how investors are responding to that shift. Drawing on proprietary survey data from over 1,000 U.S. adults, third-party research, and industry insights, it examines the generational divide in retirement preparedness, the rise of alternative investments, and the growing role of self-directed IRAs in building more resilient, diversified portfolios.

What You’ll Learn About Alternatives and the Future of Retirement Planning
  • Why only 12% of investors say they’re very confident the stock market will support their retirement
  • How retirement savings vary by generation, with Gen X reporting a median balance of just $82,000 despite being closest to retirement
  • What’s driving increased allocations to alternatives, with two-thirds of investors already participating and many planning to expand their exposure in the next six months
  • Which barriers hold others back—83% of non-investors say they lack the information needed to get started, and nearly half don’t know what options exist
  • How self-directed IRAs and tax-advantaged strategies can help close the gap and bring alternatives into reach

Who Should Read This Research Report

This report is for investors, advisors, and financial professionals who want to understand the shifting landscape of retirement planning and how access to private markets is shaping a new generation of retirement strategies.

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