The Evolution and Resurgence of SEI with Ryan Hicke and Sean Denham

In this episode, Jack Sharry talks with SEI’s CEO, Ryan Hicke, and CFO, Sean Denham, about SEI’s strategy and vision for the future. Ryan, who has been with SEI for 26 years, discusses the company’s renewed focus on innovation, re-engagement with the market, and the importance of client experience. He highlights three major trends SEI is focusing on: alternatives, industry consolidation, and digital assets.

Sean, new to SEI, talks about his transition from public accounting to his role as CFO and his focus on growth. He stresses the importance of using data to educate clients and drive business decisions. Sean also touches on SEI’s unique market position, combining technology, operations, and asset management.

In this episode:

(02:54) - SEI’s market engagement and internal culture (05:19) - Trends and innovations in wealth management (08:10) - Building a winning team at SEI (10:17) - SEI’s future vision and market positioning (13:51) - Challenges and opportunities in the financial industry (20:25) - Sean Denham’s journey to SEI (22:36) - Growth mindset and strategies (26:56) - Leveraging data for market education (34:10) - Tax efficiency and future plans​

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