Laurie Chan is joined by Stuart Parker, Head of Global Wealth at PGIM, and Dominick Carlino, Global Head of Alternative Investments for Global Wealth at PGIM. Together, they explore the intersection of private wealth and alternative investments, offering perspectives on the ways investors are broadening portfolios beyond traditional markets. Their discussion covers the trends driving growth, the importance of education, and how innovation is reshaping access.

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Key Takeaways:

• Private Wealth Is Driving the Next Wave of Growth in Alternatives – [05:00]

• Democratisation of Private Markets Is Expanding Access – [09:00]

• Education Is a Key Enabler for Integrating Alternatives into Portfolios – [08:00]

• Product Innovation and Evergreen Structures Are Reshaping the Landscape – [14:00]

*The views expressed are those of the speakers at the time of recording and may not reflect current opinions. This content is not investment advice.*

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Shareables:

“The ability to offer high-net-worth clients the liquidity and transparency of alternatives is exactly where asset managers are going.” — Stuart Parker, Head of Global Wealth at PGIM

“Alternatives are surging powered by product innovation, supportive policy and investor appetite." — Dominick Carlino, Global Head of Alternative Investments for Wealth at PGIM

“Education is key. We’ve moved from ‘what are alternatives’ to ‘how do I incorporate them into a portfolio?” — Dominick Carlino, Global Head of Alternative Investments for Wealth at PGIM

“The convergence of public and private markets is creating a continuum of opportunities for investors to access value across liquidity profiles.” — Dominick Carlino, Global Head of Alternative Investments for Wealth at PGIM

Josh Cohen, Managing Director of PGIM’s DC Solutions team, offers insights into the rapidly evolving defined contribution landscape and how alternatives may play an increasingly important role in this space.

Keshav and Josh discuss the compelling arguments for integrating alternative assets into DC plans. As global policymakers evaluate the role of alternative investments in customised solutions, they consider the challenges that must be addressed.

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Key Takeaways:

● Preserving Financial Futures in DC. [3:01]

● Policy Initiatives & Alternative Investments in DC. [7:53]

● DC Headwinds Include Operational Complexities & an Environment of Litigation. [11:37]

● Alternative Allocations in Defined Contributions. [18:53]

● Summing Up: Key Takeaways. [23:56]

*The views expressed herein are those of the speaker at the time the comments were made and may not be reflective of their current opinions and are subject to change without notice, and should not be considered investment advice.

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Shareables:

“We are doing a lot of this for the endworkers, savers, and retirees, and we know the solutions that we’re working towards have a meaningful impact on their retirement readiness.” — Josh Cohen, Managing Director of PGIM’s DC Solutions team #PGIMPodcasts #investing

“The preferred application for investments in DC plans, specifically for alternative assets, is in multi-asset strategies.” — Josh Cohen, Managing Director of PGIM’s DC Solutions team #PGIMPodcasts #investing #investing #alternativeinvesting

“We need to be careful about bucketing all alternative assets into one segment. They impact a portfolio differently.” — Josh Cohen, Managing Director of PGIM’s DC Solutions team #PGIMPodcasts #investing #investing #institutionalnvesting

…Let’s Talk Global REIT Securities with Rick Romano, Head of PGIM Global Real Estate Securities

Rick Romano, Head of PGIM Global Real Estate Investment Trust Securities, offers insights about the multifaceted nature of hybrid real estate securities and the potential benefits of REITS in investment portfolios.

Keshav and Rick highlight how global real estate securities can offer a compelling value proposition for investors. This diverse investment vehicle provides a low barrier to entry into real estate, an asset class distinctly positioned at the convergence of public and private markets.

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Key Takeaways:

● The Global Real Estate Securities landscape. [3:16]

● Why now for REITS?. [5:03]

● Geographic Shift: Reallocation from the U.S. to Europe? [8:25]

● The Headwinds and Tailwinds of Global Real Estate Investments. [10:18]

● The Convergence of Public & Private Real Estate Markets. [18:19]

*The views expressed herein are those of the speaker at the time the comments were made and may not be reflective of their current opinions and are subject to change without notice, and should not be considered investment advice. This content should not be construed as investment advice or an offer to purchase or sell any security.

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PGIM Private Alternatives

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*Source [10:48]: DrWealth.com, 10 years of REIT performance, as of 19 June 2025

Shareables:

“Real Estate touches on all aspects of the economy, globally.” — Rick Romano, Head of PGIM Global Real Estate Securities #PGIMPodcasts #investing #valueadd

“Historically, commercial real estate was cyclical. Now, on the listed markets, you have these big areas of opportunity that are not very cyclical.” — Rick Romano, Head of PGIM Global Real Estate Securities #alternativeinvesting #PGIMPodcasts

“We went from U.S. exceptionalism quickly to U.S. uncertainty and people wanting to move out of that space.” — Rick Romano, Head of PGIM Global Real Estate Securities #alternativeinvesting #valueadd

“Real Estate doesn’t sit in the centre of the tariff war.” — Rick Romano, Head of PGIM Global Real Estate Securities #investing #institutionalnvesting

“With supply muted over the next few years, we think we can see some good revenue growth acceleration in more traditional property types.”— Rick Romano, Head of PGIM Global Real Estate Securities #investing #alternativeinvesting

“It can balance out the volatility in your real estate portfolio by marrying the public and private together.” — Rick Romano, Head of PGIM Global Real Estate Securities #PGIMPodcasts #alternativeinvesting #valueadd