Frontier Of Finance

*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 InformationCustody 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.

Wealth management marketing has changed a lot over the years. No one knows this better than April Rudin, Founder and CEO of The Rudin Group. A pioneer of wealth management marketing, Rudin started her career in one of the most tumultuous times in the financial world: 2008. Since then, she’s helped design top marketing campaigns for some of the world's leading wealth management firms, fintechs, and family offices. In this episode, she shares the wisdom she’s learned over her 15-year career and gives tips and tricks for advisors and marketing executives alike.

You might have heard the saying, “Time in the market beats timing the market.” But what if there was another market that, until recently, accredited investors didn’t have much access to? Private Markets. Consisting of four major groups: Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Estate, and Infrastructure, Private Markets may be the key to building an Ultra High Net Worth Portfolio. In this episode, we’re joined by Jeffrey Shell, Head of Alternatives, Commercial ESG and Innovation, and Lillian Ferndriger, Director, Alternatives Distribution, from BMO Global Asset Management, to go over the Private Markets opportunity and why “Alternatives” might be a misnomer. This episode of Frontier of Finance is sponsored by BMO Global Asset Management. BMO Global Asset Management is a brand name under which BMO Asset Management Inc. and BMO Investments Inc. operate. Certain of the products and services offered under the brand name, BMO Global Asset Management, are designed specifically for various categories of investors in Canada and may not be available to all investors. Products and services are only offered to investors in Canada in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.The viewpoints expressed by the speaker represents their assessment of the markets at the time of publication. Those views are subject to change without notice at any time without any kind of notice. The information provided herein does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy, or an offer to sell securities nor should the information be relied upon as investment advice. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. This communication is intended for informational purposes only.This material was provided to you on the understanding that you will understand and accept its inherent limitations, you will not rely on it in making or recommending any investment decision with respect to any securities that may be issued, and you will use it only for the purpose of considering your preliminary interest in investing in a transaction of the type described herein. An investment in the BMO Partners Group Private Markets Fund (the “BMO PG Fund”) described hereby is speculative. A subscription for units of the BMO PG Fund should be considered only by persons financially able to maintain their investment and who can bear the risk of loss associated with an investment in the BMO PG Fund. Prospective investors should consult with their own independent professional legal, tax, investment and financial advisors before purchasing units of the BMO PG Fund in order to determine the appropriateness of this investment in relation to their financial and investment objectives and in relation to the tax consequences of any such investment. Prospective investors should consider the risks described in the confidential offering memorandum of the BMO PG Fund before purchasing units of the BMO PG Fund. Any or all of these risks, or other as yet unidentified risks, may have a material adverse effect on the BMO PG Fund’s business, and/or the return to the investors.BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) is a brand name under which BMO Asset Management Inc. and BMO Investments Inc. operate. Certain of the products and services offered under the brand name, BMO Global Asset Management, are designed specifically for various categories of investors in Canada and may not be available to all investors. Products and services are only offered to investors in Canada in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements. TM/® Trademarks/registered trademarks of Bank of Montreal, used under license.

In March 2023, Silicon Valley Bank, a respected regional bank heavily involved in the start-up and tech ecosystem, collapsed. Online chatter about the bank’s standing sparked a bank run and resulted in the largest financial crisis since 2008. The situation seemingly had ripple effects on other banks, including Signature Bank and Credit Suisse, and has tampered with the reputations of regional banks altogether. Is the caution warranted? What really happened? How should advisors guide their clients during tumultuous times? And what can we expect in the second half of 2023? In this episode, John Hadwen, Director and Portfolio Manager of Global Equity Financials at BMO, breaks it down.This episode of Frontier of Finance is sponsored by BMO Global Asset Management. BMO Global Asset Management is a brand name under which BMO Asset Management Inc. and BMO Investments Inc. operate. Certain of the products and services offered under the brand name, BMO Global Asset Management, are designed specifically for various categories of investors in Canada and may not be available to all investors. Products and services are only offered to investors in Canada in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

New season, new format, new co-host. Season 3 of the Frontier of Finance podcast starts now. Before we look ahead, we’re looking to the past. That’s right, we’re going back to the beginning. CapIntel CEO and Founder James Rockwood is back in the host seat, and he’s now joined by CapIntel CRO and Co-Founder Rob Crnkovic. To kick off their new dynamic as co-hosts, the pair reminisces on the early days of starting a WealthTech company. Learn about James’ short-lived CPA career, Rob’s journey from selling t-shirts to crushing it at Salesforce, and how they ended up together on a mission to help change the wealth and asset management industry forever. Plus, hear what they think about the future of wealth and asset management and what’s to come on this season of Frontier of Finance.

In this episode, James sits down with Jacques Prevost, First VP at CIBC Global Asset Management, who specializes in active corporate bond management, applied to both asset-only and asset liability portfolios. Hear about current events affecting the industry, including how rising interest rates and the threat of a recession are influencing decisions as asset managers bring new products to the market. Jacques also shares his perspective on the traditional fixed income portfolio, explaining why it can still provide ample opportunities for investors today. Finally, Jacques shares more information about the newly launched CIBC Alternative Credit Strategy, helping to demystify the term ‘alternative credit’ and explain the impact the fund can have on investors and advisors.  Learn more about CIBC Asset Management:https://www.cibc.com/en/asset-management.html 

Planning for retirement is taking on a whole new meaning as a third ‘act’ in our lives – one which involves reframing retirement planning in income terms. In this episode, James welcomes back Fraser Stark, President of the Longevity Retirement Platform at Purpose Investments, to discuss major trends happening in the retirement space. Fraser shares his perspective on some of the challenges faced by the retirement community today, including overall income insecurity, inflation and the need to plan for longer lifespans than ever. James and Fraser also revisit Purpose Investment’s headline-making Longevity Pension Fund one year after its creation and discuss its performance so far. Fraser explains how the fund can factor into existing retirement strategies and how advisors can communicate this effectively to their clients. Finally, he shares his top tips for people who are planning for retirement today. Learn more about Purpose Investment’s Longevity Pension Fund: https://www.retirewithlongevity.com/ 

With so much volatility in today’s market, it’s more important than ever for investors to understand how their investments are working for them. In this episode, James sits down with an ETF expert and veteran guest on our show, Jonathan Needham, the Vice President & Director and Lead of ETF Distribution at TD Asset Management (TDAM). During their discussion, Jonathan speaks to the current market volatility and introduces some new ETFs (exchange-traded funds) that are now available to Canadian investors, including the 3-year old TD Active Global Enhanced Dividend ETF. He shares his perspective on how this tried-and-true investment vehicle is differentiating itself among the growing variety of asset classes today. Jonathan also explains some of the current trends he and his team are tracking at TDAM, including high inflation, rising rates, slowing corporate profits, and much more. Learn more about TD Asset Management’s ETF products: https://www.td.com/ca/en/asset-management/funds/solutions/etfs/ 

In this episode, James returns from a brief mid-season break to kick off the second half of the season. For the first time ever on Frontier of Finance, he sits down with Ben Reeves, the Chief Investment Officer at Wealthsimple. In the past, Ben has led asset allocation, research and portfolio risk management teams at Bridgewater Associates, and served as a consultant at McKinsey & Company. He's also a registered portfolio manager in Canada, and as CIO of Wealthsimple, he oversees the company’s investment strategy, security selection and new fund creation. During their conversation, James and Ben discuss the recently-announced Wealthsimple Venture Fund I, which allows Canadians to invest in top-tier venture capital and growth equity, and get early access to high-growth-potential, pre-IPO companies. They dive deep into how the new fund works, why it was created, and how it’s improving access to venture capital for Canadian investors. Learn more about the Wealthsimple Venture Fund I and join the waitlist: https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/venture-fund

U.S. equity is often viewed as the powerhouse of long-term potential for capital growth, but in recent years, we've seen a fair share of volatility across the market. In this episode of Frontier of Finance, James explores U.S. equities and the strategy behind the asset class. To inform the discussion, he sits down with Brian Belski, Chief Investment Strategist and Managing Director at BMO Capital Markets. With more than 30 years of investment industry experience, Brian has held top strategist positions at firms like Oppenheimer & Co., Merrill Lynch and Piper Jaffray. Brian shares his perspective on a variety of topics including the impact of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine on the market, and why it's important for Canadian investors to consider U.S. equities in their overall investment strategies. He breaks down the main features of BMO’s recently launched U.S. All Cap Equity Fund and the seven-year-old BMO U.S. Equity Plus Fund.  Learn more about the BMO U.S. All Cap Equity Fund: https://www.bmo.com/main/personal/investments/mutual-funds/growth/bmo-us-all-cap-equity-fund-series-a/  Learn more about the BMO U.S. Equity Plus Fund:https://www.bmo.com/main/personal/investments/mutual-funds/growth/bmo-us-equity-plus/Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although such statements are based on assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from expectations. Investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. In connection with any forward-looking statements, investors should carefully consider the areas of risk described in the most recent simplified prospectus. This communication is intended for information purposes only. This update has been prepared by Brian Belski, the portfolio manager of the BMO U.S. All Cap Equity Fund and BMO U.S. Equity Plus Fund and represents their assessment at the time of publication. The comments contained do not necessarily represent the views of BMO Global Asset Management. The views are subject to change without notice as markets change over time. The information contained herein is not, and should not be construed as, investment advice to any party. Investments should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Commissions, trailing commissions (if applicable), management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments.  Please read the fund facts or prospectus of the relevant mutual fund before investing.  Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination. For a summary of the risks of an investment in BMO Mutual Funds, please see the specific risks set out in the prospectus. 

In this episode, James explores a new strategy that shines a spotlight on the infrastructure behind the massive data boom. He sits down with real estate investment specialist, Matthew Wenman, Director on the Public Securities Group’s Real Estate Securities team at Brookfield Asset Management, and Stewart Reid, Director of Intermediary Distribution in Western Canada at BMO Global Asset Management. During their discussion, Matthew and Stewart outline the causes of the recent data explosion and the subsequent surge in demand for real estate technology. They also break down the strategy of the BMO Brookfield Global Real Estate Tech Fund, a solution offered as a mutual fund and as an ETF, and practical ways for advisors to position it for their clients so it makes sense.To learn more about getting exposure to alternative investments with BMO GAM, including the BMO Brookfield Global Real Estate Tech fund, visit www.BMOGAM.com/alternative-assets.

In this episode, James explores the latest developments and fundamental changes happening in the world of investing thanks to cryptocurrency’s growing popularity. He sits down with guests Jennifer Sinopoli, SVP & Head of Distribution for Central Canada at CI Global Asset Management and Paul Cappelli, Portfolio Manager at Galaxy Digital Asset Management. During the episode, Jennifer and Paul share their expert insights on what the digital asset space has to offer and what financial institutions can do to help their clients navigate this new asset class. With the help of his guests, James also pulls the curtain back on a new ETF that brings crypto, like Bitcoin and Ethereum, into the portfolios of traditional retail investors without the involvement of a cryptocurrency wallet.  Learn more about what CapIntel is doing by visiting www.capintel.com.

In the first episode of season two, James sits down with the Head of Alternative Investments at Mackenzie Investments, Michael Schnitman, to discuss a new product in the company’s alternatives business. Michaels offers insights about what the alternative fund space has to offer that traditional products cannot, and what’s driving the growing demand for alternative funds. Get a closer look at Canada’s first interval fund, its purpose, and what type of client might be best suited for it. Later in the episode, Michael highlights different private equity funds, and explains how the Mackenzie Northleaf Private Credit Interval Fund provides significant accessibility to private markets.  Learn more about what CapIntel is doing by visiting www.capintel.com.

On the final episode of season one of the Frontier of Finance, we’ve brought in a special guest to speak about an area of investing that has seen tremendous growth. As we head into the new year, clients may be thinking about setting goals related to sustainability. In fact, a UK study showed one in six people made new year’s resolutions to reduce their impact on the planet in 2021. The movement around sustainability and net zero continues to make headlines, and it’s being reflected in the growing demand for sustainable investments. To explore ESG investing in this episode, James sits down with Fate Saghir, Senior Vice President and Head of Sustainability at Mackenzie Investments. Fate has over 14 years’ experience in financial services and building new sustainable business models. Featuring the Mackenzie Greenchip Global Environmental All Cap Fund, James and Fate discuss what defines ESG investing today, Mackenzie Investments’ mission to balance impact and performance, and how advisors can attend to the unmet demand from retail investors who want to hear more about ESG investing. Learn more about what CapIntel is doing by visiting www.capintel.com.Learn more about the IG Climate Action Portfolios by visiting https://www.ig.ca/en/investments/ig-climate-action-portfolios.

In this episode of the Frontier of Finance, James welcomes guests from TD Asset Management (TDAM) back to the show to explore a sector that’s been making headlines since the start of the pandemic – technology. Together with our guests, James explores the latest wave of investing in tech innovation and gets the scoop on TDAM’s newest tech ETF, which launched November 30, 2021. He speaks with Vitali Mossounov, Vice President, Portfolio Manager and Global Technology Analyst and returning guest, Jonathan Needham, Vice President of ETF Distribution. They discuss how the technology sector has performed over the past year and half and where investors are putting their money today. Hear about TDAM’s brand-new tech ETF, the TD Global Technology Innovators Index ETF (TECI), including why it was created, the strategy behind it, and how to use it to help grow your client’s wealth.