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.  

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Crypto Dip-Toe Part 2: The Distributed Ledger & Cryptography

“I am everywhere and I am nowhere. That’s the beauty of the Internet Age.” – Ai Weiwei In part one of this series, we touched ...
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Crypto Dip-Toe

The whole “crypto” movement may feel very futuristic for many investors. While no one knows what the future holds, the extreme perspectives range from crypto/blockchain ...
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Expect the Unexpected

“Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” -Samuel Beckett. On a pretty regular basis, our four-year-old daughter, Violet, will utter the phrase, “no, I amn’t.” For ...
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The Knowledge Problem?

“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” – Albert Einstein. I could’ve more predictably started this post with a quote from F.A. ...
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Incoming! Part 4: Taxes, Fees, and (Finally) Returns!

“Money, it’s a crime. Share it fairly but don’t take a slice of my pie.” -Pink Floyd, Money Unless you have some type of tax-sheltering ...
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Incoming! Part 3: Yield

“Money, well, get back. I’m alright, Jack, keep your hands off of my stack.” -Pink Floyd, Money Your investment portfolio may seem a bit ethereal, ...
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Incoming! Part 2: Income Distribution Mechanics

“Money, it’s a gas. Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash.” – Pink Floyd, Money Not so fast. Yes, many people receive ...
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Incoming! Part 1: Basics of Investment Income Generation

“Money, get away. Get a good job with more pay and you’re okay.” Pink Floyd, Money The burden of generating retirement income is now placed ...
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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.