Core Insights - The introduction of alternative assets to mass affluent clients is expected to increase under the Trump administration's SEC, but familiarity with these investments remains low [2] - Eric Pan, CEO of the Investment Company Institute, emphasizes the need for time and education for investors to become comfortable with new asset classes, suggesting the use of traditional products like target-date funds to facilitate this [3] - Transparency in private market products is crucial for attracting more clients to alternatives, as highlighted by BlackRock's COO Rob Goldstein [4] Industry Developments - KKR and Capital Group have launched private credit interval funds, while State Street and Apollo have introduced target-date funds that include exposure to private credit, private equity, and real assets [5] - The challenge of illiquidity in alternative investments is a significant concern, with industry leaders like PIMCO's CEO Emmanuel Roman stressing the need for compensation for long-term investment locks [4]