Sundman was formerly chairman and chief executive officer of
Peters strong business background in both the institutional and retail channels and track record of growing assets under management at a premier firm will benefit ClearBridge and its growing reputation, said David Odenath, head of the Americas for Legg Mason. In particular, I believe Peter will be instrumental in helping ClearBridge expand into new channels and new areas of opportunity.
The firm's wealth management business saw strong new assets inflows in the first quarter, particularly from its business catering to family offices.
Forty-five percent of wealth managers say a disputed presidential election would hurt their business, according to a new Arizent survey.
Citizens Financial said long-time Morgan Stanley leader Paul Casey will spearhead its wealth, private banking units as part of a larger expansion in advisory services.
Some financial advisors and tax professionals with high net worth clients could find big advantages before the expiration of provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
The New York megabank is working to deploy artificial intelligence as it seeks to make its own operations more efficient. Solomon also sees an "unprecedented" opportunity in financing clients' needs as they invest in AI.
Executives say the results show the wisdom of the firm's deliberate decision to focus on high net worth clients.
