What Is a Direct Participation Program (DPP) and How Does It Work?

Beyond the Stock Market: What a Direct Participation Program (DPP) Could Mean for Your Portfolio A Direct Participation Program (DPP) lets investors participate directly in the cash flow and tax consequences of a real business venture – real estate, oil and gas, or equipment leasing – rather than owning a share of a publicly traded company. The appeal isn’t just …

Why Do High-Net-Worth Investors Allocate to Alternative Investments?

Why the Wealthiest Investors Never Stop at Just Stocks and Bonds Alternative investments for high-net-worth investors – private equity, private credit, real estate, and other assets outside the traditional stock and bond market – are a core reason many sophisticated portfolios look nothing like the standard 60/40 mix. The appeal isn’t complexity for its own sake; it’s access to return …

Investor reviewing capital gains tax deferral options with advisor

What Is a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund and How Does It Defer Taxes?

Have Large Capital Gains? Here’s How a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund Could Defer What You Owe A Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF) offers capital gains tax deferral by letting you reinvest capital gains into designated economically distressed areas in exchange for deferring – and potentially reducing – the tax you’d otherwise owe. The program was overhauled by tax legislation passed in …

Private REIT vs public REIT comparison for accredited investors

What Is a Private REIT and How Does It Differ From a Public REIT?

Real Estate Wealth Without the Landlord Life: Is a Private REIT Right for You? A private REIT is a real estate investment trust that isn’t traded on a public stock exchange, typically limited to accredited investors, and generally less liquid than a public REIT – but often less tied to day-to-day stock market swings as a result. Both structures let …

Are Alternative Investments Part of Your 2025 Economic Outlook?

As we navigate the complexities of the 2025 economic outlook, the question looms: Are you prepared for what lies ahead? The global economy is a mosaic of opportunity and uncertainty, with shifting monetary policies, geopolitical tensions, and evolving market dynamics. For high-net-worth individuals and savvy investors, alternative investments—private equity, real estate, hedge funds, and beyond—offer a compelling way to diversify …

Exploring Alternative Investments: Beyond Crypto and NFTs

In the realm of alternative investments, cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) often steal the spotlight, captivating investors with their potential for high returns and innovative concepts. Yet, beyond these headline-grabbing assets lies a vast landscape of alternative investment opportunities waiting to be explored. While Crypto and NFTs have garnered mainstream attention, they represent merely the tip of the iceberg in …