We’ve been honored by Forbes as the leading self-directed IRA for cryptocurrency investors. We’re proud to have been included, and grateful to be in good company. Read the full list here:

In this week’s webinar with Kirkland Capital Group, we connected investors directly with the leaders of the Kirkland Capital Income Fund I to explore the role of private credit in real estate. This session provided valuable insights into: - How private credit can enhance portfolio diversification - The fund’s structure and tax efficiency benefits for taxable investors - Key risks to consider when investing in this niche asset class - The tax advantages of leveraging a self-directed IRA (SDIRA) to access private credit strategies like Kirkland’s. Looking to learn more about opportunities in alternative investing? Check out the replay and be sure to sign up for our upcoming webinars.

As part of their start-of-year financial planning guide, @Kiplinger reached out to top experts to share insights on smart investment strategies for 2025. Scott Harrigan, President of Alto, shared his thoughts on the importance of diversifying. Specifically, discussing alternative assets, noting: "Assets like real estate, private equity, and crypto can play a role in diversification strategies..." Read the full article below, and follow Alto for more insights into the world of alternatives.

Many businesses are rethinking retirement solutions, and self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) are gaining traction. In @Forbes, our CEO @Eric Satz shares how SDIRAs unlock alternative assets like real estate, private equity, and crypto—helping advisors diversify client portfolios. Explore how SDIRAs can optimize retirement strategies before the April 2025 contribution deadline:

Alternative investments have garnered significant attention in recent discussions, and at Alto, we have been actively contributing insights to help investors and advisors navigate this evolving landscape. Here is an overview of how we contributed to the discussion this month. While Alto seeks to provide expanded access to alternative investments, we also prioritize offering access to resources that help investors understand the landscape and make decisions that reflect their personal financial strategies and risk tolerance.

This Thursday at 2:30 PM EST Join Howard Lindzon, co-founder of @SocialLeverage early-stage firm behind Robinhood—for a webinar on venture capital, fundraising, and the future of startups. Save your spot: #VentureCapital #HowardLindzon #Startups #SocialLeverage #Webinar

New investment opportunities on Alto Marketplace, exciting partnerships and record growth in Alto CryptoIRAs - 2024 was a standout year for Alto! We are excited to share some highlights from 2024 and what we are looking forward to in 2025. Read our press release to learn more:

We are excited to announce we will be hosting a webinar with @kirklandcapgrp! We will dive into our newest Marketplace offering with them, the Kirkland Income Fund I. The innovative fund enables investors to participate in providing micro-balance commercial real estate loans while contributing to the rehabilitation of middle-income affordable housing and neighborhoods. This is a valuable chance to engage with the fund’s GPs to gain firsthand knowledge about their investment strategies and explore the opportunities and risks associated with private market investments. Click here to register for the webinar and learn more about our latest offering ->

"The beauty of crypto is that everyone can play." - Eric Satz CEO of Alto, Internet Capital Podcast, Episode 31 This quote from our founder highlights the unique characteristics of cryptocurrency that set it apart from other alternative assets. The ability to purchase fractional portions of Bitcoin and the absence of accreditation requirements significantly lower barriers to entry, enabling broader participation. It is also important to consider the risks of any investment before investing. Learn more about @ericsatz's interview with @internetcapita_ and find the link to the full conversation here:

“I can’t overstate how important alternative investments are for a well-diversified portfolio. And yet, while there’s $14 trillion in retirement vehicles, less than 5% of that is allocated to alternatives.” – Scott Harrigan, President of Alto. In his interview with @pulse2news, Scott discusses his background, Alto’s offerings, and vision for the future. Read the full interview here:

We are excited to announce our latest Marketplace offering with @kirklandcapgrp! The Kirkland Income Fund I offers an opportunity for accredited investors to diversify their investment portfolio with private credit investments. Learn more about this investment opportunity here:

2025 is here, and Alto is kicking off the year strong! We’re thrilled to partner with @ACAAngelCapital to provide their members with expanded access to alternative investments within their IRAs. Stay tuned—this is just the start of an exciting year at Alto!