{"product_id":"beyond-wall-street-nik-brodskiy-9798272478528","title":"Beyond Wall Street: The Rise of Private Markets and the New Investor Playbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor decades, Wall Street defined investing. Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds were the default paths to building wealth. But in the twenty-first century, the landscape has shifted-and \u003ci\u003eprivate markets\u003c\/i\u003e have emerged as the true frontier of opportunity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeyond Wall Street\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how individual investors can now access what was once reserved for institutions and the ultra-wealthy: private equity, private credit, real estate, venture funds, and other alternative assets that drive real-world growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on more than a decade of industry experience, \u003cb\u003eNik Brodskiy\u003c\/b\u003e-entrepreneur, educator, and Founder of \u003cb\u003eAlts Custodian\u003c\/b\u003e-guides readers through the transformation reshaping modern finance. From crowdfunding and fintech innovation to custodial infrastructure and fiduciary guardrails, Brodskiy explains \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e private markets matter and \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003eindividuals can participate responsibly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a theoretical book. It's a \u003ci\u003epractical playbook\u003c\/i\u003e-combining academic clarity, historical context, and real-world case studies-to help investors rethink diversification, risk, and the meaning of long-term wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside you'll discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How private markets evolved from exclusive club deals into a trillion-dollar ecosystem accessible to everyday investors\u003cbr\u003e- The rise of self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s as gateways to private-market participation\u003cbr\u003e- The new generation of custodians, fintech platforms, and digital tools bridging advisors, sponsors, and investors\u003cbr\u003e- Step-by-step frameworks for conducting due diligence on private offerings\u003cbr\u003e- The crucial differences between public-market liquidity and private-market value creation\u003cbr\u003e- Practical examples of alternative asset classes-from real estate syndications and private credit to venture capital and infrastructure-explained in plain English\u003cbr\u003e- Insights from leading industry figures, regulators, and fiduciary professionals on how the ecosystem continues to evolve\u003cbr\u003e- Strategies for integrating private investments into a diversified portfolio and planning for long-term income through illiquid assets\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a financial advisor seeking to expand your toolkit, a fund sponsor raising capital, or an individual investor determined to go \u003ci\u003ebeyond Wall Street\u003c\/i\u003e, this book provides the structure, clarity, and confidence to act.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccessible, data-driven, and forward-looking\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBeyond Wall Street\u003c\/i\u003e demystifies the mechanics of the private markets and empowers readers to participate in one of the most profound financial shifts of our time-the democratization of alternative investing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNik Brodskiy\u003c\/i\u003e is a finance professional, entrepreneur, and educator with more than fifteen years of experience in the alternative investment industry. He is the \u003cb\u003eFounder of Alts Custodian\u003c\/b\u003e, a platform helping advisors and investors access private equity, private credit, real estate, and other alternative assets through self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s. A graduate of the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Nik teaches finance and investment strategy, bridging academic insight with practical innovation in private markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nik Brodskiy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798272478528\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d","brand":"Nik Brodskiy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48137243361535,"sku":"9798272478528","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6570fe4a-20ee-4f02-a9ba-a1d4e8bd3d69.jpg?v=1770167527","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beyond-wall-street-nik-brodskiy-9798272478528","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}