SEI Investments (SEIC) Investor presentation summary

Strategic rationale

• Capitalizes on consolidation trends in wealth management, empowering clients and investors.

• Focuses on scalable advice and wealth services with stable fee structures and long-term growth outlook.

• Partnership leverages Stratos' track record in organic growth, advisor recruitment, and M&A, maintaining its brand.

• Expands offerings for advisors, enabling business growth, transition plans, and greater flexibility.

• Unlocks operational and revenue synergies, optimizing technology and processes for advisors.

Wealth management industry trends

• Investor demand for financial advice and planning is rising, with 62% willing to pay for advice.

• Fee-based RIAs are growing faster than brokerage-based channels, with an 11% CAGR from 2013-2023.

• The total addressable market for RIA acquisitions is projected at $3.8 trillion over the next decade.

• Stratos operates a highly fee-based model, empowering advisors to deliver quality advice.

• Systems and experience position Stratos to capitalize on advisor retirements and industry transitions.

Stratos platform and capabilities

• Provides integrated wealth management solutions, diversified investment management, and custody services.

• Offers advisor technology, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and system integration.

• Drives revenue synergies and optionality for advisor acquisition and integration.

• Supports multiple advisor affiliation models and succession planning.

• Leverages SEI technology and operational expertise to enhance client lifecycle management.