Private Markets have been an increasing topic of discussion for financial advisors looking to service their clients. Many financial advisors use alternative investments to diversify their offerings and increase the client experience. As advisors look to evolve with the industry and remain current with investment trends, private markets have been at the top of that list. As a Private Market Investment Analyst, I analyze various investments across multiple asset classes. There has been a growing trend of private wealth advisors and retail investors increasing their portfolio allocation to private market investments. In this blog, I discuss my five reasons that private markets are the future of smart investing. These are my opinions and investors should always seek a financial advisor before making investment decisions.