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Why storytelling helps sell alternatives
- October 1, 2025: Vol. 12, Number 9

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Why storytelling helps sell alternatives

by Cherie Fournier

In the alternative investments space, there’s often a tendency to lead with numbers. The fund facts, the asset structure, the targeted returns. After all, that’s what the end investor wants, right? Not quite. Read on to learn why you should lead with why. 

Advisers are not only looking to plug numbers into a spreadsheet to share with their clients. They’re looking to build trust, tell a compelling story, and offer meaningful solutions. And they can’t do that with just stats and performance charts. What they really need from your firm is the why. 

The firms that win adviser attention and their confidence are the ones that tell a story — one that starts with purpose and paints a vivid picture of the real-world impact behind your offerings.

WHY START WITH ‘WHY’

Let’s say your firm offers access to industrial real estate investments. Great. But that alone doesn’t spark a connection. Advisers are wondering

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