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• Increase Alternative Allocations To Counter Tariffs, PGIM Exec Says

  By Karen DeMasters Verified| Financial Advisor Verified Investors should increase their allocations to alternative assets, especially in light of the shifting tariffs that are adding uncertainty to all parts of the market, according to Laurie Chan, U.S. head of alternative solutions at PGIM Investments. “On average, investors have 5% of their portfolios dedicated to alternatives, when it should range between 15% and 30% depending on the client to provide the right level of diversity,” Chan said in an interview.

  By Karen DeMasters Verified · Financial Advisor

  Apr. 17, 2025

• Parents Overspend On Their Kids Out Of Guilt, Ameriprise Survey Finds

  By Karen DeMasters Verified| Financial Advisor Verified A majority of parents experience feelings of guilt about their parenting decisions, which often causes them to overspend on their kids, according to a survey by Ameriprise Financial. Parents also reported being caught between conflicting financial goals for themselves and their children. “It is clear parents are concerned about the tradeoffs they are making for their children,” Deana Healy, vice president of financial planning and advice at Ameriprise, said in an interview.

  By Karen DeMasters Verified · Financial Advisor

  Apr. 11, 2025

• Increase Alternative Allocations To Counter Tariffs, PGIM Exec Says

  By Karen DeMasters Verified| Financial Advisor Verified Investors should increase their allocations to alternative assets, especially in light of the shifting tariffs that are adding uncertainty to all parts of the market, according to Laurie Chan, U.S. head of alternative solutions at PGIM Investments. “On average, investors have 5% of their portfolios dedicated to alternatives, when it should range between 15% and 30% depending on the client to provide the right level of diversity,” Chan said in an interview.

  By Karen DeMasters Verified · Financial Advisor

  Apr. 17, 2025

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