Frontier Of Finance Capintel

*Please read the disclaimer below*

Personalization is no longer the exception when it comes to investors’ financial goals—it’s imperative. Investment flexibility is critical to addressing an investor’s unique needs, but the drive for personalization can often lead to a plethora of products and solutions. It’s equally critical for asset managers to understand how to balance a tailored investment experience without overwhelming investors with too many choices. In this episode of Frontier of Finance, Kevin Crowe, Head of Products and Solutions at SEI, shares his insights on how wealth and asset management professionals can use technology to curate a personalized—and better—client experience.

DISCLAIMER:

Important Information
Custody services provided by SEI Private Trust Company (SPTC), a federally chartered limited purpose savings association and wholly owned subsidiary of SEI Investments Company (SEI). Platform services provided by SEI Global Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of SEI.
 
SEI has business relationships with approximately 7,400 financial advisors as of December 31, 2022. The Investment Management Unit (a team within SEI Investments Management Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of SEI) has more than 125 professionals as of June 30, 2023.
 
Investing involves risk including possible loss of principal. There is no guarantee objectives will be achieved nor that risk can be managed successfully. Alternative investments are subject to a complete loss of capital and are only appropriate for parties who can bear that risk and the illiquid nature of such investments.
 
SEI client experiences are their own and may not reflect the experiences of other clients utilizing SEI solutions. 
 
This material represents an assessment of the market environment at a specific point in time and is not intended to be a forecast of future events, or a guarantee of future results. This information should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice and is intended for educational purposes only. 
 
Information in the US is provided by Independent Advisor Solutions by SEI, a strategic business unit of SEI. SEI Investments Canada Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of SEI. 
 
This material is not directed to any persons where (by reason of that person's nationality, residence or otherwise) the publication or availability of this material is prohibited. Persons in respect of whom such prohibitions apply must not rely on this information in any respect whatsoever.
 
The attached article contains forward-looking statements within the meaning or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding SEI's strategic focus regarding geographic expansion and potential investments. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as they are based on the current beliefs, assumptions and expectations of our management, which are subject to significant risk and may change. Some of the risks and important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those described in our forward-looking statements can be found in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake to update any of our forward-looking statements.

Vanguard may be a household name, but it stays true to its humble beginnings and longstanding mission: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success. In this episode, Ben Creary, National Sales Manager for Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. joins us on Frontier of Finance to give us an inside look at this globally known investment company, its four principles for investment success, and why the re-balanced portfolio is alive and well.

Dividends often get a reputation as something to consider during retirement, but they can be helpful in a portfolio from day 1. Boncana Maiga, Managing Director, Portfolio Manager at Manulife Investment Management, joins the Frontier of Finance podcast to talk about all things dividends, from the basics to how to build a strong income strategy.

Over her career, Ingrid Macintosh has had a front-row seat in watching how the industry acknowledges and addresses women investors. The VP Wealth, Head of Sales Enablement, Marketing and Digital Strategy at TD, says we’ve come a long way, but despite out-learning, up-earning, and out-living men, women are consistently retiring less wealthy than men. In this episode, Macintosh shares eye-opening stats on the reality women investors face and tangible changes the industry should make to better serve 50% of the population… Plus, why empowering women investors isn’t just a good thing to do…it’s good for business.

Saving for retirement can be more personalized than you think. For many years, company-sponsored retirement plans were limited to a pre-selected list of mutual funds and annuity contracts. But now, thousands of employers have enhanced their retirement plans to offer greater flexibility and choice: the Self-Directed Brokerage Account. In this episode, we’re joined by Janet Lee, Executive Vice President, National Sales Manager, at The Pacific Financial Group to chat about the opportunity you might be missing out on—and how to help your clients take advantage of it.

A business development company, aka BDC, provides financing to small-and-midsized private companies. Investing in a BDC means you have a unique opportunity to participate in funding your local economy with the chance of an attractive return. Of course, there are some nuances. In this episode, we speak with Michael Petro, Portfolio Manager of Putnam BDC Income ETF, to share his wisdom from 15+ years of investing in BDCs.