Robert Eckrote

Head of Product Specialists at SEI

Speaker

Rob Eckrote, CFA is Head of the Product Specialist Team at SEI, where he helps bridge investment innovation and advisor adoption across ETFs, model portfolios, and multi‑asset strategies.

Rob works closely with portfolio managers and distribution teams to turn sophisticated investment capabilities—such as factor design, portfolio construction, and risk management—into clear, differentiated narratives that resonate in the ETF marketplace. His experience spans global asset managers and the RIA channel, with a consistent focus on bringing new products and platforms to market with clarity and conviction.

Prior to SEI, Rob held senior ETF and product roles at Goldman Sachs and BlackRock, where he helped reshape how model portfolios and ETF‑based solutions were positioned, scaled, and delivered to advisors. He holds a B.S. from Fordham University and is a CFA Charterholder.