Sleeves were created for one purpose, but now they’re used for another. It’s not a good idea.
Sleeves were originally created to allow management of an account to be subcontracted to multiple managers. But with the advent of models-based programs, sleeves are no longer necessary. So why do we still use sleeves today?

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