BlackRock has partnered with fintech firm Artivest to provide qualified investors broader distribution and better access to its alternative investment strategies.
Artivest’s investment platform connects a wider audience of investors with alternative investment opportunities that have traditionally been available only to institutional investors.
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The deal will enable advisors to access BlackRock’s private infrastructure investment opportunities.
The partnership will also provide the advisor community with a custom site for secure review of select BlackRock offerings; specialised access funds for lower-minimum investing; streamlined online processes for client onboarding and reporting; and educational content and full-service support to make complex strategies more accessible., the companies said in joint statement.
Hollie Fagan, head of BlackRock’s RIA business, said: “This relationship is a first-of-its kind for BlackRock and highlights our continued focus on providing leading portfolio solutions to our advisors and their clients. RIAs in particular are placing a greater emphasis on illiquid alternatives to insulate their clients from market volatility while seeking to deliver competitive market returns.”
Artivest founder and CEO James Waldinger said: “BlackRock is not only the largest asset manager, but is also among the industry’s leading innovators. We’re thrilled to be working together with their world-class team to bring next-generation alternative investment solutions to BlackRock’s vast network of advisory clients at scale.”
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By GlobalDataBlackRock has approximately $120bn in assets under management across alternative investment strategies.
