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What Trump’s Executive Order Means for Alts in 401(k)s

The executive order directs regulators to redefine qualified 401(k) assets, introducing alternative investments with higher risks and fees to 90 million retirement investors, officials said.

How good are the alternatives? For advisors considering whether and how clients should take advantage of President Donald Trump’s executive order expanding access to alternative investments in 401(k)s, the verdict is split. Retirement plan recordkeepers and the Trump administration’s Department of Labor have praised the move, while industry experts and advisors warn it could lead to confusion, conflicts of interest, and harm to clients whose mon…

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The new White House order is shaking the investment landscape by instructing regulators to expand access to alternative investments in the 401(k) plans. According to the original report, the doors to cryptocurrencies and privately owned companies are opening, sparking a heated debate among financial experts about the risks and benefits involved.The proposal, fueled by the desire for greater returns, has raised concerns about its implementation a…

Donald Trump has issued an order to loosen investment rules for 401k savings plans.

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Hawaii Tribune-Herald broke the news in on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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