Kestra, which is based in Washington state, has tapped Bank of America to lead on a public listing, while Heartflow, based in Mountain View, California, is working with JPMorgan, the people said.
The Saints face several critical decisions this offseason. One such issue for the new coach will be which of the team's in-house free agents to re-sign.
A final decision on a tax break for battery maker Novonix's planned $1 billion investment in the Chattanooga area won't be made until the end of January.
The order striking down the office was in response to a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court decision that found the use of affirmative action and other policies promoting diversity violated the Constitution.
Moments after his inaugural address on Wednesday, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed three executive orders centered on housing, reproductive health care and streamlining permitting.