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AIC President in Fortune: “Private equity is an essential part of solving our country’s retirement crisis”

Dunham: “The evidence is in: Private equity is the kind of diversified, highly profitable investment that Americans should be able to choose as they think about their futures.” WASHINGTON D.C….

NEW REPORT: Private Equity Delivers Stronger Long-Term Returns Than Any Other Asset Class

Dunham: “The data is clear: private equity provides consistent and reliable long-term returns for investors while safeguarding financial stability for millions of Americans.” WASHINGTON,…

Celebrating Small Business Saturday: Private Equity Powers America’s Small Businesses

‘Eighty-five percent of private equity investment goes to businesses with fewer than 500 employees.’ Ahead of Small Business Saturday on November 29, the American Investment Council is…

AIC Announces Caitlin Carroll as New Senior Vice President of Public Affairs

Dunham: “Caitlin’s communications experience spans Fortune 100 companies, Capitol Hill policymaking, and state-level healthcare advocacy, making her exceptionally well positioned to lead AIC’s…

AIC Letter in the Wall Street Journal: Who’s Worried About a Private Credit Winter? 

Dunham: “Private credit is defined by its flexibility. Unlike traditional lenders, these creditors can make quick adjustments to deals to ensure stability and manage risk.”  AIC’s…

New Video: AIC Brings Private Equity-Backed Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and Little Sesame Hummus to Capitol Hill 

Will Dunham: “People might think of Wall Street when they hear private equity, but they should think of Main Street, because that’s where the investments are going.”  Washington,…

New Videos Showcase How Private Equity Helped Little Sesame and Van Leeuwen Grow into National, Beloved Food Brands

Nick Wiseman, CEO of Little Sesame: “Without private equity, we wouldn’t have been able to build the infrastructure and team to actually go make the product every single day.” Washington,…

AIC Celebrates National Retirement Security Week 2025

Marcie Frost, CEO of CalPERS: “[Private equity] is an asset class we have conviction in, and we think it will outperform the public markets over the long term, and why shouldn’t our members have…

AIC & Punchbowl News Host Event with Rep. Rudy Yakym Discussing How Private Capital is Investing in Indiana 

Rep. Yakym: “We want to really get on this path of democratizing access to private capital, to allow more Hoosiers to make their own investment decisions” WASHINGTON, D.C….

AIC Announces Chris Toppings as New Co-Head of Government Affairs Alongside Newly Promoted Lee Slater 

Dunham: “Chris brings deep expertise in tax, trade, and financial services policy. Paired with Lee’s extensive leadership experience at the highest levels of government, they will be an…

AIC Hosts Food Truck Event on Capitol Hill with Van Leeuwen and Little Sesame

Innovate. Invest. Enjoy! WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Last week, the American Investment Council partnered with Roll Call to host the “Innovate. Invest. Enjoy!” food truck event,…

Celebrating National 401(k) Day: All Americans Deserve Access to Private Equity’s Strong Returns

Will Dunham, AIC President and CEO: “For decades, public pension funds have invested in private assets because they deliver strong returns over the long term and are a smart, safe way to diversify…

NEW REPORT: Private Equity Investments Boost Small & Mid-Market Businesses

Dunham: “Private equity is a steadfast partner for America’s small and mid-sized businesses, providing the capital, expertise, and strategic guidance necessary to thrive in today’s changing…

AIC Expresses Support for Administration’s Swift Action to Give More Americans Access to Private Investment

New White House Council of Economic Advisers Report Highlights Value of Private Investment  Washington, D.C. – This week, the Trump Administration immediately moved forward on its…

All Americans Should Have Access to Private Investment

AIC President and CEO Will Dunham released the following statement regarding President Trump’s Executive Order to democratize access to alternative assets for 401(k)…

More Public Pensions Turn to Private Equity to Deliver Strong Returns for Retirees

CalPERS CEO: “[Private equity is] an asset class we have conviction in, and we think it will outperform the public markets over the long term, and why shouldn’t our members have access to those…

Private Investment Continues to Fuel AI Innovation Across the Country

Jonathan D. Gray, President and COO, Blackstone Group: “As much as this technology is so exciting, unless we get the energy side right, we can’t pursue this… private capital will be a really…

New Video: Public Pension Leaders on Why They Invest in Private Equity 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Investment Council released a new video featuring leaders at public pension funds speaking about how private equity delivers strong returns and…

NEW STUDY: Private Equity Delivers the Strongest Returns for Retirees Across America

Dunham: “Year after year, private equity has outperformed every major asset class over the long term, offering reliable and robust returns even during periods of economic…

AIC Announces Will Dunham as President and CEO

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Investment Council (AIC) today announced that Will Dunham has been named as the incoming President and CEO. Dunham will succeed AIC President and CEO Drew…