After one of the toughest years for traditional portfolios, advisors are increasingly turning to alternative in vestments according to a survey by the Financial Planning Association. Nearly 30% of respondents said that they are actively investing in or seeking out alternative assets on behalf of their clients. Diversification and risk mitigation were among the top objectives for advisors expanding beyond stocks, bonds and cash. Private equity was the leading alternative asset class, followed by structured products. Among advisors who opted to refrain from alternatives, lack of liquidity was listed as their greatest concern.