It's good that you're taking this year as a good learning curve. In reality, we cannot really give people financial advices at 72k BTC was still good. At 99k I don't think anyone should be doing so, unless they want the security that BTC brings. Alts are the best bet.
I think you did the right thing and shouldn't be the financial advisor of anyone unless they're your suppose or children.
A good alt should give them x10 to 50 in the a full alt season