Trump EO seeks to expand access to alternative investments in retirement plans

By David Cohen, Ian Levin and Brian Tiemann on August 19, 2025

Posted In Employee Benefits, Retirement Plans

On August 7, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors.” The order seeks to expand access to alternative investments in retirement plans, aiming to diversify investment options for plan participants.

Learn more about the order here.

Tags: alternative assets, Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors, executive order, Retirement Plans, Trump Administration

David Cohen

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Brian Tiemann
Brian J. Tiemann counsels public and private companies on a broad range of employee benefit matters, including matters related to pension plans, 401(k) plans and executive and incentive compensation. He advises plan fiduciaries with respect to their fiduciary duties, investment policies and alternative investments. He also advises multinational clients on global employee benefits matters, particularly with respect to global incentive compensation plans. Brian has extensive experience negotiating investment management agreements and service provider agreements. Read Brian Tiemann's full bio.

Trump EO seeks to expand access to alternative investments in retirement plans

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