# Allocating to Alts: A CIO Perspective | EP.17

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Podcast: [Alternative Allocations with Tony Davidow](https://stenobird.com/podcast/alternative-allocations-with-tony-davidow-6553863)
Published: 2024-12-03T05:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Scott Welch of Certuity joins Tony in episode 17 of the Alternative Allocations podcast to provide his perspective on allocating to alternative investments. They discuss the growth of evergreen products, the importance of due diligence when selecting a private fund manager, and the evolution of the alternative investment industry. Scott also provides insight into how he thinks about portfolio construction and where private funds and alternatives fit into an overall portfolio. Scott Welch, CIMA®, Chief Investment Officer & Partner, Certuity. As the head of Certuity's investment strategy team and member of the firm's risk management team, he is actively involved in all facets of the firm's investment program and works with Certuity's advisors, investment analysts and directly with clients on portfolio architecture, asset allocation, investment due diligence and selection. Prior to joining Certuity, Mr. Welch was a member of the WisdomTree Asset Allocation and Investment Committees and was the Chief Investment Officer of their model portfolios. Prior to WisdomTree, Mr. Welch was the Chief Investment Officer of Dynasty Financial Partners, as well as the Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Fortigent, LLC, a provider of outsourced investment research, technology, and practice management solutions to RIAs and banks that was purchased by LPL Financial. Prior to joining Fortigent and its predecessor RIA in 1998, Mr. Welch spent more than 12 years on Wall Street. Mr. Welch holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®) designation, as well as the Investment Strategist, Advanced Investment Strategist, and Alternative Investments Certificates from the Investments & Wealth Institute (IWI). He has served on the Board of Directors of IWI, the Advisory Board of the A…

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