About this episode

David Bodamer speaks with Daniel M. Milligan about the use of SMAs and direct indexing in building client portfolios.

In this episode of Wealth Management Invest, host David Bodamer speaks with Daniel M. Milligan, vice president of separately managed accounts at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, to examine how advisors are using SMAs and direct indexing when building client portfolios. Daniel outlines how technology has increased access to SMAs, why tax-aware personalization is gaining traction, and how direct indexing creates flexibility for investors seeking tailored equity exposures. He also walks through the role municipal bond SMAs can play in taxable accounts and highlights how advisors can use these tools. Key takeaways: How technology has allowed SMAs to move downmarket with lower minimum investments Tax and transparency benefits that distinguish SMAs from mutual funds and ETFs How direct indexing pairs index-like exposure with systematic tax management and client-level customization Using SMAs and direct indexing to address concentrated stock positions while managing tax consequences over time Limits of customization, advisor education needs, and why SMAs are increasingly central to holistic planning Connect With David Bodamer: david.bodamer@informa.com WealthManagement.com LinkedIn…

Topics covered

• SMAs
• direct indexing
• client portfolios
• tax-aware personalization
• municipal bond SMAs

Keywords

• technology
• tax management
• customization
• equity exposures

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