Franklin Templeton has selected Ascensus, a large independent record-keeper and third-party administrator, to host its managed account services offering.
Ascensus said it began expanding its managed account services in September 2020.
“As the appetite for saver personalization continues to grow, Ascensus has positioned itself to support an enhanced level of choice via our open-architecture approach,” said Jason Crane, Ascensus’ head of retirement distribution.
Pew survey reveals slight majority consensus on tax rates, but views splinter based on political alignment and income levels.
While the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady in March was widely expected, it's the reactions from financial professionals that provide a more nuanced picture of the central bank's approach.
The pioneering member of Canada's Maple Eight is stepping back from its go-it-alone private equity approach as a drought in deals and Trump's trade war prompt a rethink.
The firms' latest additions in Florida and Nevada come as a strategic change at UBS raises risk of advisor defections.
The new program offers opportunities and events structured for rookies, next-gen advisor leaders, and soon-to-exit veterans.
In an industry of broad solutions, firms like intelliflo prove 'you just need tools that play well together'
Blue Vault Alts Summit highlights the role of liquidity-focused funds in reshaping advisor strategies
