Sarah Light

Alto makes it easier for people to invest in private markets through self-directed retirement accounts. Alto removes the roadblocks from a historically complex process by providing the infrastructure to allow individuals and organizations to participate in private market investing through retirement accounts. By simplifying administration, reducing paperwork, and offering transparent, competitive pricing, Alto helps unlock retirement capital for investments that are less correlated to public markets and have the potential for differentiated returns. Today, Alto serves as the IRA custodian for nearly $2 billion in assets, supporting over 30,000 self-directed IRA investors, more than 2,500 issuers raising capital, and investment platforms throughout the private markets industry. With support for Traditional, Roth, and SEP IRAs, Alto provides a streamlined path to invest in private markets while maintaining the tax advantages of retirement accounts. At its core, Alto’s mission is to expand access to private markets and help shape the future of long-term investing.