SEI appoints Robert Hum to lead investment product development

OAKS, Pa. - SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC), a $10.8 billion financial services firm with robust financial health according to InvestingPro analysis, announced Tuesday the appointment of Robert Hum as Head of Investment Product Development and Activation, a new role focused on enhancing the company’s investment products and model allocations.

Hum, who brings 15 years of industry experience, will report to Michael Lane, Head of SEI’s Asset Management business. He previously served as Managing Director and U.S. Head of Factor, Outcome and Alternative ETFs at BlackRock, where he led product strategy across multiple functions.

Prior to BlackRock, Hum worked as a senior research analyst and Portfolio Manager at Ladenburg Thalmann, managing over $2 billion in global, multi-asset portfolios. He began his career at VanEck Global supporting mutual fund and ETF distribution.

To support this initiative, Heather Corkery has transitioned from her role as Managing Director of Client Service in SEI’s Institutional business to Director of Investment Product Development and Activation, reporting to Hum.

"As we transform our organization to better serve the institutional and investment advisor communities, we are building a dedicated team focused on identifying and anticipating trends, client needs, and market gaps," Lane said in the press release.

Hum holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and business from Lafayette College, while Corkery holds a bachelor’s degree in integrated business and engineering from Lehigh University.

SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.7 trillion in assets as of June 30, 2025, according to the company statement. The company maintains impressive profitability with a 78.9% gross margin and has demonstrated strong growth with revenue increasing 10.7% over the last twelve months. InvestingPro analysis reveals the company has maintained dividend payments for 38 consecutive years, with several more key insights available to subscribers. Based on InvestingPro’s Fair Value model, the stock currently appears fairly valued.

In other recent news, SEI Investments Company reported robust financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) significantly exceeding expectations. The company posted an EPS of $1.78, surpassing the forecasted $1.19, representing a 49.58% surprise. However, revenue came in slightly below projections, totaling $559.6 million compared to the expected $562.02 million. Additionally, SEI announced the appointment of Amy Sliwinski as Executive Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer. This newly created role focuses on transforming global talent strategies and enhancing human resource processes. Sliwinski joins SEI from SKF and will be part of the Executive Management team, reporting to Sean Denham, Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer. These developments reflect SEI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial performance and organizational structure.

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