Kristin Olson

Kristin Olson, Global Head of Alternatives for Wealth at Goldman Sachs, brings 25 years of experience in alternative investments. She discusses the anticipated 30% annual growth in individual investing and the need for education to boost adoption. Kristin highlights how Goldman curates diverse strategies for ultra-high-net-worth clients and the importance of net returns over fees. She explains appropriate allocations based on risk profiles and liquidity needs, and reveals their secondary marketplace for enhanced liquidity options.

Kristin Olson, Global Head of Alternatives for Wealth at Goldman Sachs, shares her expertise from decades of advising on private markets. She discusses the rise of alternative investments and how companies are staying private longer. Kristin emphasizes integrating alternatives into client portfolios, offering guidance on optimal allocations. She explores the appeal of private credit and the changing landscape of real assets, particularly in data and digital infrastructure. Olson reflects on mentorship and offers insights for newcomers to finance.

Kristin Olson, Global Head of Alternatives for Wealth at Goldman Sachs, dives into the challenges of democratizing private markets. She discusses the rise of evergreen funds and their liquidity advantages. Kristin emphasizes the importance of scale and diverse strategies in making alternatives accessible. She outlines how technology and operational enhancements are vital for retail investor engagement. With excitement about future accessibility, she also highlights the need for caution regarding pricing and investor behavior.

Kristin Olson, Partner and Global Head of Alternatives for Wealth at Goldman Sachs with 25 years at the firm. She discusses how alternatives moved from niche to mainstream, tailoring solutions across wealth segments, product evolution from closed-end funds to evergreens and ETFs, and the growing role of education and advisors in widening access to private markets.

Kristin Olson, Global Head of Alternatives for Wealth at Goldman Sachs and longtime private markets leader. She discusses the surge in individual interest in alternatives, the rise of secondaries and private credit risks, why manager selection and liquidity matter, growing millennial appetite, and how AI could transform sourcing and underwriting.