Paving Way for Alternative Assets

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at expanding the investment options available to millions of Americans with 401(k) retirement plans.

The order aims to eliminate regulatory and legal barriers, enabling plan fiduciaries to offer “alternative assets” that have traditionally been reserved for wealthy and institutional investors.

The administration frames the move as a way to “democratize access” and give everyday workers the opportunity for greater returns and diversification.

Proponents argue that the current regulatory climate, which they say has been stifled by excessive lawsuits and guidance from the Department of Labor (DOL), has limited 401(k) participants to asset classes with lower long-term returns than those achiev

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