Peter McGratty Quoted in The Daily Upside*

There Are Now More PE Funds Than McDonald’s Franchises. What’s Behind the Alts Explosion?

Private equity and alternative investments are growing at an unprecedented pace. There are now more private-equity funds in the U.S. than McDonald’s franchises. As investors seek diversification beyond public markets, advisors are increasingly integrating private equity, private credit, real estate, and infrastructure into client portfolios.

Verdence Capital Advisors’ Peter McGratty, Executive Director of RIA Development, spoke with The Daily Upside about the challenges facing RIAs as they evaluate new alternative investment products. He emphasized that due diligence, liquidity management, and product selection are key as the SEC heightens oversight of complex investments.

The article explores how firms like Verdence help independent advisors understand and access institutional-quality private investments, assess risk balance, and meet client demand for exposure to private markets.

Read the full article on The Daily Upside: “There Are Now More PE Funds Than McDonald’s Franchises. What’s Behind the Alts Explosion?”

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