Alt Blend is where we combine less-conventional investments with forward-thinking perspectives on the world beyond stocks and bonds. Welcoming investors of any experience level, we’ll create a concoction of all-things Alts, including fundamentals of alternative investments, the role they play in the ever-changing environments we encounter, and a wide range of topics you aren’t likely to hear about in regular market news. Whether you’re a newcomer to Alts or a veteran private-market investor, there is sure to be something in store for you at the Blend.  

What’s in the Box?

The big idea and why it matters: There are a select few investments that offer potential income growth AND price appreciation, and these primarily fall ...
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Al Gore Rhythm

There are a variety of return measurements to help assess investment managers, advisors, portfolios, and – of course – Alts.
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Impa-Structure: Part 4 – Infrastructure

“For an economy built to last, we must invest in what will fuel us for generations to come. This is our history – from the ...
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Impa-Structure: Part 3 – Actions

“You never know what kind of impact you can have on someone by just saying hello.” -Manti Te’o (former NFL linebacker) In the first two ...
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Impa-Structure: Part 2 – It’s Gray

“Life isn’t black or white, it’s all sorts of shades of grey.” -Nicky Morgan (British politician) In Part 1, we contemplated our values, which can ...
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Impa-Structure: Part 1 – The Why

 “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” – Jackie Robinson I spend most of my time working with ...
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The 2023 Indextravaganza!

“What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year.” – Vern McLellan (author) Once ...
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Moving Targets

“Achieving success is like hitting a moving target. Both require accuracy, the ability to counteract external factors, and adjusting the sight when necessary.” – Valerie ...
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About the Author

Steven Tresnan, CAIA®, CFP®

Private Wealth Advisor

Steve is a Certified Financial Planner as well as a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst®. He is also an Accredited Investment Fiduciary, which helps him offer guidance to clients with fiduciary responsibilities, such as board members of trusts, foundations, and endowments. Steve earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Penn State University.

Steve serves on the board and finance committee of New Music USA – a national nonprofit devoted to the development and appreciation of new music in the U.S.