Chris Schelling
Managing Director at Aksia, an institutional alternatives advisor focused on private markets, with extensive experience as an allocator and advisor across private equity, private credit, hedge funds, and real assets.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 48min
Aksia, Alternatives & the Wealth Channel | Chris Schelling on Private Markets Today
Chris Schelling, Managing Director at Aksia with two decades in alternatives and author of Better Than Alpha, discusses bringing institutional-grade manager research to the wealth channel. He covers private credit, hedge funds, and private equity evolution, liquidity and governance, middle-market opportunities, and how advisors should think about portfolio construction and access to alternatives.
Jan 13, 2026 • 1h 3min
Why Private Wealth is Still Under-Allocated in Private Markets (and What Changes That) - Chris Schelling - Managing Director - Aksia
Chris Schelling, Managing Director at Aksia, dives into the complex world of private markets and alternatives. He shares his unique journey from studying psychology to becoming a key allocator. The discussion highlights the importance of education in private wealth, addressing risks like adverse selection and return dispersion, and the potential of interval funds for accessing private markets. Chris also offers insights on the future of various asset classes, urging advisors to understand complexities and align with the realities of the wealth landscape.
