09/02/2026
Alternative investments have officially moved from niche to mainstream in portfolios, and the sales pitches have gotten increasingly sophisticated.
The appeal is understandable. Alternatives can offer non-correlated exposure that traditional stocks and bonds simply cannot replicate.
For the right investor with the proper time horizon, both have a legitimate place in a well-constructed plan, but let’s look at what you trade to get those returns:
1. Liquidity: Capital is typically locked up for 3 to 10+ years.
2. Fees: Private market fee structures are substantially higher than public market equivalents.
3. Portfolio Fit: A 10% allocation to alternatives acts very differently than a 30% allocation.
At RBG Wealth Advisors, we evaluate alternative investments through the lens of your complete financial plan, not just the headline return profile.
How are you currently structuring your illiquid or alternative allocations?