ALTSNY 2025 brought together 500+ allocators and managers for high-impact conversations on private credit, digital assets, secondaries, and the evolving role of AI in portfolio construction. From the sidelines, we spoke with top CIOs and industry leaders about what they’re watching in today’s macro environment.
500+ Investment Leaders Convene in NYC for ALTSNY 2025
Interviews + Takeaways From the Sidelines
ALTSNY 2025 drew over 500 senior investors, managers, and innovators for a full day of powerhouse panels, strategic 1-on-1 meetings, and big-picture discussions on the future of alternatives. Panels spanned from secondaries and co-investments to emerging opportunities in private credit and the evolution of the RIA landscape.
Markets Group captured exclusive insights from the sidelines of the event. Watch the videos below to hear what leading voices had to say about the democratization of alternatives, growing interest in tokenization, and navigating liquidity in an increasingly complex environment.
Watch the video interviews below:
“Allocators are focused on diversification—starting with continental Europe and extending into frontier markets.”
Rich Nuzum, Executive Director of Investments, Mercer
“Bitcoin is still at the top of our research list—but we’re also watching stablecoins and Circle’s IPO closely.”
Eric Mancini, Partner & Director of Investment Research, Traphagen CPAs & Wealth Advisors
“Private credit secondaries are still nascent—but this market is expanding fast.”
Michael Crook, Chief Investment Officer, Mill Creek Capital Advisors
“AI is reshaping every sector—there’s not a single area we’re not evaluating through that lens.”
Viral Patel, Chief Executive Officer, Blackstone Private Equity Strategies
“There are opportunities in alternatives—but allocators need to be rigorous about due diligence and liquidity.”
Sinead Colton Grant, Chief Investment Officer, BNY Mellon
“When you open with the right questions, the conversation becomes the due diligence.”
Arun Manansingh, CEO, CFA Society New York
“Co-investments and secondaries are especially interesting right now—liquidity is king.”
Shannon Saccocia, Chief Investment Officer of Wealth, Neuberger Berman
“Evergreen funds have promise, but advisors and clients must understand the semi-liquid structure.”
Wayne Yi, Chief Investment Officer, Simon Quick Advisors
“We’re no longer pushing the boulder uphill—there’s real momentum behind democratizing private markets.”
Doug Krupa, Managing Director & Head of Global Wealth Solutions, KKR
“Digital assets are on a continuum—each allocator needs to decide what purpose they serve in a portfolio.”
Paul Benjamin, Board Member, CFA Society New York
“It’s powerful to hear from so many CIOs and decision-makers in one place.”
Ken D’Souza, Chair, CFA Society New York
“We’re watching for manager risk in private credit. The capital’s still coming in—but diligence is everything.”
Eric Gerster, Chief Investment Officer, AlphaCore Wealth Advisory
“Total portfolio approach is gaining traction. CIOs are rethinking how they allocate risk and resources.”
Lan Cai, Chief Investment Officer, Pension Boards United Church of Christ
“Biodiversity is a risk management lens—and a growing investment theme across our European clients.”
Matilde Segarra, CEO, APG Asset Management US Inc.
“We’re entering a new phase: regulation is evolving, tokenization is growing, and the financial system is modernizing fast.”
Deborah Querub, Global Head of Digital Assets, Citi Wealth
“We’ve moved too fast on product access. The profession needs to pause, educate, and re-anchor around client outcomes.”
John Bowman, CEO, CAIA Association
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