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Retail Alternative Funds

Overview

Faegre Drinker’s retail alternative funds team advises on structuring, formation, and ongoing management of closed-end funds and BDCs utilizing alternative strategies — including interval and tender offer funds — for sponsors, managers, and boards operating in the retail space. We address the regulatory, operational, and compliance challenges unique to retail alternatives, providing guidance on fund governance, risk management, product innovation, and distribution arrangements. Our service to clients includes support for fund launches, compliance assessments, regulatory filings, exemptive relief processes, and exchange listing requirements.

Our experience spans a range of alternative asset classes and strategies, including private equity, credit, real estate, commodities, digital assets, and more. Clients benefit from comprehensive counsel throughout the product life cycle — from initial structuring decisions and shareholder servicing arrangements to ongoing compliance and responses to regulatory exams.  We also provide guidance on complex regulatory, tax, and ERISA considerations, enabling clients to bring innovative products to market while managing risk and maintaining compliance in a dynamic industry environment.

Insights & Events

Latest

Speaking Engagement Recap March 20, 2026

Retail Alternative Investment Products: Gearing up for New Allocations

IAA’s 2026 Investment Adviser Compliance Conference
1 min read
Updates March 2026

SEC’s Division of Investment Management Publishes Four FAQs Related to the Adoption of Rule 12d1-4 for Fund of Funds Arrangements

FAQs State That the Purpose of a Fund of Funds Agreement Is to Empower Funds to Negotiate and Tailor Appropriate Terms to Protect Their Interest
4 min read
March 03, 2026

2026 AIF Institute Private Wealth Investing Symposium

1 min read
Updates February 2026

The SEC Proposes Amendments to N-PORT Filings, Including Removing Names Rule Reporting, and Issues New FAQs for Names Rule

6 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap February 05, 2026

Rise of Retail Alternatives

ICI Innovate Conference
1 min read
Updates August 2025

Presidential Order Instructs Regulators to Help Facilitate 401(k) Access to Alternative Asset Investments, Including Private Equity and Private Credit

Builds on Existing Regulatory Momentum; Collective Trusts and Closed-End Funds Expected to Play Key Roles in Facilitating Access for Plan Investors
16 min read
Updates June 2025

SEC Policy Change for Closed-End Funds Will Enhance Individual Access to Private Markets Investments

Including for 401(k) and IRA Investors
7 min read
News June 2025

Faegre Drinker Practices and Attorneys Named Among Leaders in Chambers USA 2025 Guide

17 min read
Event Recap September 25, 2018

Trend Watch: Interval Funds Gain Popularity and Here’s Why

1 min read

Meet The Team

Meet The Full Retail Alternative Funds Team