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Vedder is pleased to announce that it acted as legal counsel to Richard Bernstein Advisors (RBA) in its acquisition by Janus Henderson Group. The acquisition positions Janus Henderson as a leading model portfolio and separately managed account provider.

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RBA’s deep expertise in model and SMA distribution will allow Janus Henderson to strengthen its distribution capabilities, including with wirehouses and registered investment advisers. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 of 2026.

The Vedder team was led by Shareholders Joseph Mannon and Shelby Parnes and included Shareholders David Soden, Tom Geraghty and Daniel Lange, and Associates James Kim, Chad Kramer and Devin Eager. Read more about the acquisition <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260123370012/en/Janus-Henderson-Announces-Acquisition-of-Richard-Bernstein-Advisors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.

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Joseph M. Mannon

Shelby E. Parnes

David W. Soden

Vedder Represents Richard Bernstein Advisors in Acquisition by Janus Henderson Group

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