A new survey finds that cost remains a key barrier to managed account adoption, but 70% of plan sponsors would consider offering them as an opt-in option if fees dropped to 10 basis points or less.

While retirement plan sponsors increasingly see managed accounts as helpful to prepare participants for retirement, more education is needed to increase participant usage. “We’ve seen a tremendous ...

In the managed account market, what difference can fees make? This week Wealthcare Capital Management, an RIA and provider of wealth management advisory services in Richmond, Va., announced its new ...

Managed accounts are rapidly becoming a centerpiece of the modern 401(k). Fidelity data shows that access to the once-niche service has surged from 17% of plans in 2014 to 42% by 2023, reflecting a ...

Professionally managed accounts within 401(k)s are having a moment. As of the end of 2024, nearly all participants in Vanguard plans had access to target-date funds, and almost 80% had access to ...

Even though industry data does not track redemption rates of managed accounts, industry sources say the number is about 15% — less than mutual funds. “There's no industry statistics to draw from, so I ...

OneDigital on Tuesday announced the introduction of select private investments within its advisor-managed account program for 401(k) plan sponsors, expanding access to institutional-quality strategies ...

Two investment platforms have unveiled updates to their managed account offerings, targeting advisors looking for enhanced flexibility and efficiency in portfolio management. SEI Investments ...

A separately managed account (SMA) is a professionally managed portfolio of individual securities and can be customized to match an investor's preferences. Unlike pooled investment vehicles, an SMA ...