CAIS, a New York based technology company, has expanded its wealth management platform to include private equity in its lineup of alternative investment options, CAIS announced Thursday.

CAIS is partnering with Partners Group to expand its alternative investment possibilities. Partners Group is a global private markets investment management firm with $25 billion in investment programs under management in private equity, private real estate, private infrastructure and private debt.

Through CAIS, advisors will be able to access a global private equity portfolio that includes direct, secondary and primary private equity investments, diversified across multiple industries, geographic regions and vintage years, according to the firm.

CAIS also recently expanded its menu of hedge funds and added a comprehensive precious metals offering allowing advisors the ability to purchase physical gold and other metals.

"We are committed to building a robust offering and establishing CAIS as the premier platform for advisors seeking a comprehensive solution for alternative investing," said Rafay Farooqui, CAIS co-founder and president.

-Karen DeMasters