Advisor and institutional businesses had flat sequential revenue growth as market appreciation in May and June offset April declines.
AUM and AUA grew sequentially and year-over-year, with AUM net flows roughly flat year-to-date, a significant improvement from prior year outflows.
Consolidated operating margins improved slightly year-over-year but declined sequentially due to onetime expenses and corporate overhead.
Excluding onetime items, adjusted EPS was $1.20, an increase from both the prior year and prior quarter.
Investment Managers revenue grew 8% year-over-year with double-digit growth in alternatives offsetting a 1% decline in traditional revenue due to mark-to-market weakness.
Margins declined sequentially due to investments in talent and technology, with Investment Managers margins impacted by hiring ahead of expected new business.
Private Banking revenue increased year-over-year and sequentially, supported by larger clients going live.
SEI reported EPS of $1.78 including significant onetime items totaling a $0.60 EPS impact, partially offset by $0.02 of expenses related to foreign currency losses and legal fees tied to the Stratos investment.
SEI returned significant capital to shareholders with buybacks exceeding $700 million on a trailing 12-month basis.