JP Morgan Chief Economist on the Shift to Alternatives

​An Exclusive Conversation with Dr. Anthony Chan

​Thursday, November 20, at 8:00AM PT / 11:00AM ET

​Global markets are evolving — and so are investors.

​As volatility and rate uncertainty reshape traditional portfolios, high-net-worth and institutional investors are allocating more capital to private equity, venture capital, and alternative assets.

​So how do individual investors get a seat at the table?

​Find out during an exclusive conversation with StartEngine CEO Howard Marks and special guest Dr. Anthony Chan, former Chief Economist at JPMorgan Chase. They’ll discuss how this shift is transforming the investment landscape, and what it means for everyday investors like you.

​Topics Dr. Chan Will Discuss

​Why capital is shifting into alternatives assets, and how private market investments can be an important source of diversification and return potential.¹

​What macro trends are driving demand for non-traditional assets, amid a U.S. economy showing resilience despite persistent inflation and interest rate headwinds.²

​How tokenization is reshaping financial infrastructure, and why real-world assets are gaining ground as markets seek faster, more resilient ways to move capital.³

​Howard will also discuss how accredited investors can gain exposure to pre-IPO opportunities via StartEngine Private. He’ll provide an overview of the platform, our progress to date, and some of past offerings, including Cerebras, Databricks, Kraken, Perplexity, Stripe, and more.⁴

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​1. Source: Dr. Anthony Chan, “The Democratization of Private Equity Investing,” Substack, November 13, 2025

​2. Source: Dr. Anthony Chan, “Taking the Temperature of the U.S. Economy: A Nonpartisan Snapshot,” Substack, October 26, 2025

​3. Source: Dr. Anthony Chan, “From Disruption to Digitalization: Tokenized SBLCs Gain Ground Amid Global Supply Turmoil,” Substack, May 22, 2025

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