Hot tip: Diversify your financial plan with alternative investments

Are you tired of stocks, bonds and mutual funds? Incorporate alternative investments into your financial strategy. Alternative investments can increase returns and build a stronger retirement. They are not just limited to hedge funds but can include private investments such as equity, credit and real estate and also real assets such as commodities, precious metals, MLPs and REITs.

Alternative investments have a variety of risk and return profiles, allowing for diversification in challenging market environments. Financial advisors can navigate the realm of investment opportunities and weigh risks to determine which opportunity might provide the highest return for specific financial goals.

– Steven Thorpe, financial advisor with Morgan Stanley