In Real Time

The Evolution of Alternative Investments in the Retail Realm

June 03, 2020 Benefit Street Partners Season 1 Episode 3
In Real Time
The Evolution of Alternative Investments in the Retail Realm
Show Notes

In this short 5 1/2 minute Episode  of In Real Time, we speak with Shane Clifford, Senior Managing Director, Alternative Strategies of Franklin Templeton. Shane discusses the evolution of alternative investments in the retail space.

Key topics covered:

  • How Shane stays current on trends in retail wealth management and alternative investments. 
  • The challenges institutional managers face when bringing alternative strategies to the retail investor and how is Benefit Street Partners is responding to those challenges.
  • Interesting recent developments in the alternative investment realm for retail clients.



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