Jay Jackson on Proactive — Manning & Napier Strategic Investment (Interview)

Mar 19, 2026

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The interview originally took place on March 19, 2026.

Chairman & CEO Jay Jackson joined Proactive’s Steve Darling to announce that Abacus Global Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire an approximately $53 million minority stake in Manning & Napier, alongside forming a strategic alliance to drive growth across distribution, referrals, and product development.

The conversation highlighted how the partnership strengthens Abacus’s evolution into a fully integrated, longevity-focused asset management platform, combining LifeARC data and actuarial capabilities with Manning & Napier’s $18 billion wealth advisory business to expand client reach, enhance product innovation, and accelerate long-term growth.

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The interview originally took place on March 19, 2026. 

Chairman & CEO Jay Jackson joined Proactive’s Steve Darling to announce that Abacus Global Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire an approximately $53 million minority stake in Manning & Napier, alongside forming a strategic alliance to drive growth across distribution, referrals, and product development.

The conversation highlighted how the partnership strengthens Abacus’s evolution into a fully integrated, longevity-focused asset management platform, combining LifeARC data and actuarial capabilities with Manning & Napier’s $18 billion wealth advisory business to expand client reach, enhance product innovation, and accelerate long-term growth.