Fearless 2026

Unlock Crypto, Real Estate, and More for Your Clients' IRAs

Attending Fearless 2026? Let's talk private asset custody. We help clients manage crypto, real estate, and private investments inside qualified and traditional accounts.

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Connect With Us at Fearless

AET acts as a secondary custodian for alternative assets, designed to integrate into your existing workflows without disrupting your primary custodian relationship. Whether your clients are investing in real estate, private credit, crypto, or other alternatives, we provide the custodial infrastructure to support tax-advantaged strategies.

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Many Investment Advisors Are Running Into the Same Challenges

Assets Outside the Portfolio

Clients investing in private assets outside the portfolio, with no visibility or control for the advisor.

Paper Tax on Growth

"Paper tax" on high-growth investments held in taxable accounts that could be sheltered in qualified accounts.

Compliance Delays

Compliance delays and unclear processes at traditional custodians when dealing with alternative assets.

Reporting Gaps

No easy way to report on private assets alongside traditional holdings in a unified view.

How AET Helps

AET acts as a secondary custodian built specifically for alternative assets.

Sophisticated Tax Strategies
Help clients unlock tax-advantaged opportunities within IRAs, 401(k)s, and other qualified accounts.
Automated Workflows
Streamline investor onboarding, funding, and reporting with digital tools that reduce manual work.
Compliance and Custody
Ensure private placements meet regulatory standards through automated valuations and IRS reporting.
Custom Investment Structures
Structure and launch proprietary investment offerings with full custodial support.

Meet Ken Shotsberger at Fearless

Ken is AET's Vice President of Sales and will be available throughout the conference to discuss how AET can help your practice offer private asset custody to clients. Whether you're exploring alternatives for the first time or looking to scale an existing program, Ken can walk you through our platform and partnership options.

Meet With Ken at Fearless →
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Why Investment Advisors Partner With AET

Expand AUM Through Broader Asset Access

Support client-directed private investments while maintaining visibility and control.

Streamlined, Compliant Custody

AET serves as the qualified custodian and recordkeeper, helping you meet fiduciary responsibilities.

Attract & Retain Forward-Thinking Clients

Future-proof your business by offering alternative solutions that meet demand from Gen Z and beyond.

Fearless 2026

Let's Talk Investment Advisors and Private Asset Custody

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