While alts-focused RIA advisors might not be putting their clients in BlackRock's new public-private model portfolios anytime soon, they're certainly counting it as a step in the right direction for ...

More financial advisors are teaming up with model portfolio providers to use their models as a foundation for customization. Custom model portfolios can be adjusted to meet the specific preferences of ...

Susan Dziubinski: I’m Susan Dziubinski with Morningstar. Model portfolios have gained traction with financial advisors, and asset managers have flooded the marketplace with options. Given their ...

Simplified Access Made Possible by GeoWealth and iCapital’s Technology Models provide customizable access to private markets alongside public markets in a single account NEW YORK--(BUSINESS ...

Third-party model portfolios had $646 billion in assets under advisement as of March 31, 2025—an increase of 62% since Morningstar last surveyed for assets in June 2023, less than two years ago.

Portfolio allocation software has become a key tool for RIAs and advisors aiming to deliver smarter, more tailored investment strategies. As client expectations and regulatory demands grow, having the ...

Fidelity Investments is adding alternative investments to the custom model portfolios it makes available to its registered investment advisor and broker-dealer customers. The move brings together two ...

ETFs have surged in popularity, with net inflows of $539 billion in 2023, per JPMorgan. Model portfolios using ETFs have grown, doubling assets under management from 2016 to 2023. JPMorgan's chief ETF ...

As market volatility continues to challenge traditional investment approaches, the demand for personalized solutions that cater to specific client requirements could continue to rise. This likely ...

Model portfolios – ready-made third-party investment plans – surged to a record $7.7 trillion in assets in the first quarter of 2025, underscoring the growing demand for efficient, off-the-rack ...