US investors may soon have access to a greater array of products tied to asset classes like private credit and crypto as the Trump administration and SEC push to open markets, a change that some investment advisors say puts too much onus on individuals to protect themselves. Both the White House and the Securities and Exchange Commission, under Chair Paul Atkins, have embraced offering investors more choice in order to tap into some asset classes that can offer high returns. Still, some financial advisors caution their clients, who typically invest in stocks and bonds, may not be able to fully comprehend the influx of new offerings already underway that market analysts expect to increase in 2026. “Something negative will happen, and people will say, wait, I didn’t realise the risk I was taking,” said Mark Stancato, a founder of VIP Wealth Advisors in Decatur, Georgia a registered investment advisor. He is concerned that investors may struggle to make informed decisions, particularly when evaluating their retirement assets. The SEC and the White House said they remain focused on investor protection.“Chairman Atkins is committed to ensuring the SEC maintains fair, orderly, and efficient markets while protecting everyday investors,” said Taylor Rogers, a White House spokeswoman, adding that the US remained the “best and most secure place” to invest. An SEC spokesperson said the agency is focused on ensuring investors have access to “robust information to make informed decisions” on all new products.(Reuters)
