CAIS Platform Sees Rising Advisor Demand for Structured Notes

CAIS’ open architecture issuer platform complements clients’ access to alternatives amid demand for diversification

NEW YORK, NY – June 20, 2024 – CAIS, the leading alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, registered a surge in demand for structured notes, also known as structured investments, as advisors continue to ramp up diversification efforts.  

Structured notes, which are available to both accredited and non-accredited investors, may offer advisors flexible investment solutions to dampen volatility, provide outsized returns, or enhance income in client portfolios. According to a 2023 CAIS-Mercer survey of over 250 independent financial advisors, nearly one-third of respondents currently allocate to structured notes, with a quarter planning to increase their allocations by 2025.  This coincides with rising advisor demand observed on the CAIS platform, with a 46% increase in the number of advisors allocated to structured notes in Q1 2024 (vs. Q1 2023), and volume outpacing that of the broader industry during this timeframe. 

"Structured notes have emerged as an integral part of an advisor’s toolkit by providing the potential for yield, growth, and/or protections," said Marc Premselaar, Head of Structured Investments at CAIS. “We view these products as another core alternative to help advisors achieve outcomes for their end-clients, and our technology is paving the way in ensuring these solutions are both accessible and the risks and potential benefits are well-understood.” 

Amid this increasing demand, Osaic, one of the nation's largest providers of wealth management solutions with over $500B in assets under administration, recently expanded their partnership with CAIS to power their structured notes offerings. This comes less than a year after Mariner and CAIS announced their expanded partnership to introduce the independent wealth channel to Mariner’s separately managed accounts (SMAs). 

“Since launching with CAIS last year, our structured notes SMA strategies have seen remarkable growth,” said Marty Bicknell, CEO and President of Mariner. “CAIS’ ability to help us deliver streamlined access to our advisors, alongside their experienced advisor-focused team, has made this an ideal collaboration.” 

 Bicknell is one of the many wealth management leaders speaking at the third annual CAIS Summit – the industry’s marquee gathering of independent advisors and alts managers taking place from October 14-17 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. To learn more about the event and inquire to attend, click here. 

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