CNS vs WSFS Comparison

Cohen & Steers is a niche asset manager concentrating on real estate securities. The firm invests primarily in the equity shares of real estate investment trusts, with holdings in domestic and international real estate securities accounting for nearly two-thirds of its $99.5 billion in managed assets at the end of May 2026. Cohen & Steers also manages portfolios dedicated to preferred securities, utilities stocks, and other high-yield offerings. The firm's distribution is balanced among its closed-end funds, open-end funds, and institutional accounts. During the past four calendar quarters, the company garnered 39% (25%) of its managed assets (base management fees) from institutional clients, 48% (55%) from open-end funds, and 13% (20%) from closed-end funds.

WSFS Financial Corp is a savings and loan holding company. The company operates in three segments: the WSFS Bank segment provides loans and leases, and other financial products to commercial and consumer customers; the Cash Connect segment provides ATM vault cash, smart safe, and other cash logistics services; and the Wealth and Trust segment provides a broad array of planning and advisory services, investment management, trust services, and credit and deposit products to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The majority of revenue is generated from the WSFS Bank segment.