TORONTO , Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AGF Management Limited (TSX: AGF.B), is pleased to announce a partnership with Archer Holdco, LLC (“Archer”) to help further grow its Separately Managed Accounts (SMA) model business.

AGF will leverage the technology capabilities and infrastructure of Archer, a leading technology-enabled service provider to the investment management industry.

“We believe Archer will be a key partner as our SMA model business continues to gain momentum and we look to broaden our product offerings and onboard additional investment strategies throughout North America,” said Judy Goldring, President and Head of Global Distribution, AGF Management Limited. “While focusing on new opportunities, we will benefit from Archer’s expertise as they support our business with solutions aligned to meet our evolving needs and our continued growth.”

“At Archer, we are committed to partnering with leading asset managers to help build their business through our customized service model,” said, Bryan Dori, President and CEO of Archer. “We look forward to developing our relationship with AGF as the firm leverages our expertise in operations and technology to grow and support their SMA presence.”

Several leading investment strategies are currently available on the following SMA platforms: Envestnet Asset Management, Inc., Vestmark Advisory Solutions Inc. and SMArtX Advisory Solutions LLC.

As well, the AGF Global Select ADR Constrained Strategy was recently named the winner in the Global category at the SMArtX 2024 X Awards* and AGF U.S. Large Cap Growth Equity Strategy was named a finalist in the Large Cap category.

About AGF Management Limited

Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited (AGF) is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm. Our companies deliver excellence in investing in the public and private markets through three business lines: AGF Investments, AGF Capital Partners and AGF Private Wealth.

AGF brings a disciplined approach, focused on incorporating sound, responsible and sustainable corporate practices. The firm’s collective investment expertise, driven by its fundamental, quantitative and private investing capabilities, extends globally to a wide range of clients, from financial advisors and their clients to high-net worth and institutional investors including pension plans, corporate plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations.

Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, AGF has investment operations and client servicing teams on the ground in North America and Europe. With nearly $50 billion in total assets under management and fee-earning assets, AGF serves more than 800,000 investors. AGF trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol AGF.B.