President Donald Trump is reportedly poised to sign an executive order that would allow employees to invest in private assets through their 401(k) retirement plans. While no details have been released, it’s a move the industry has long pushed. 

Many American workers don’t even know what private assets are, let alone whether they should invest in them, and most default to the employer’s chosen premixed portfolio when they start their jobs. So we asked financial advisers how – and if – you should incorporate them into your retirement portfolio.

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