What RIAs Need to Know Before Adding Alternative Investments with Darren Whissen

What RIAs Need to Know Before Adding Alternative Investments with Darren Whissen

June 29, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 299

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Steven Jarvis and Darren Whissen discuss the implementation of alternative investments for RIAs, focusing on compliance and common pitfalls.

Today, Steven Jarvis, CPA, is joined by Darren Whissen from Invito to explore what it actually looks like for RIAs to implement alternative investments in practice. Darren shares his background running an RIA where nearly half of the client assets were allocated to illiquid alternative investments. Darren also walks through the compliance infrastructure required to support an alternatives program, including WSP updates, due diligence processes, and supervision requirements. The discussion highlights common pitfalls advisors should avoid, including poor manager selection, overly optimistic projections, and overconcentration in client portfolios. https://zurl.co/MZkQl

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