09/09/2026
A more complicated investment isn’t automatically a better investment.
Private equity, private credit, hedge funds, and other alternative investments can sound appealing precisely because they feel exclusive and sophisticated.
And sometimes, they absolutely can add value to a portfolio.
But complexity alone isn’t a reason to invest.
Before adding any investment to a portfolio, one very important question to ask is:
"What is the investor actually likely to keep after fees and after taxes?"
An investment can deliver an attractive headline return and still become much less compelling once you account for higher fees, taxes, limited liquidity, and added complexity.
Sometimes the right solution is sophisticated.
Sometimes it’s surprisingly simple.
The goal isn’t to own the most impressive-sounding investments. It’s to build a portfolio designed to help you accomplish what your wealth is actually for.
Disclaimer: All investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. There is no guarantee that any investment plan or strategy will be successful.
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All information or ideas provided should be discussed in detail with an advisor, accountant or legal counsel prior to implementation.