Troy Segal is an editor and writer. She has 20+ years of experience covering personal finance, wealth management, and business news. A managed account is an investment account owned by an individual ...

It's a great alternative to mutual funds—if you can afford it Katrina Lamb, CFA, is the head of investment strategy and research for MV Financial. She has 25+ years of experience in the investment ...

A “managed account” is a discretionary portfolio management service that makes investment decisions for individual participants within the confines of a 401(k) plan and its fund options. This service ...

A Cerulli white paper finds participants in managed accounts are more confident in their finances than those not using them. Managed accounts appear to work well for participants who use them, but may ...

An SMA may be an option for investors with at least $50,000 and who want more control over their money managers. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

As more employers are adding managed accounts to their retirement plans, there is a growing interest in also using them as a Qualified Default Investment Alternative (QDIA). 1 They offer personalized ...

If you’re looking for expert guidance to navigate market volatility and achieve your long-term financial goals, a managed investment account can offer personalized portfolio management by experienced ...

Payroll provider and investment manager cite goal of providing personalized retirement portfolio guidance to underserved small-employer market. The retirement divisions of payroll provider ADP Inc.

When a federal trial court dismissed Hanigan v. Bechtel Global Corp. earlier this year, it sent a favorable message to advisors, record keepers and providers who are working together to bring managed ...

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 ...

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 ...