One of the pioneers of robo-advisors has reached a significant new milestone and expects continued exponential growth.
Wealthfront now oversees more than $50 billion for more than 700,000 clients, mostly American professionals, and the company expects revenue growth of 140% by 2023. It is also profitable, with EBITDA margins above 40% generating substantial cash flow.
The firm also launched new products this year, including an automated bond portfolio solution that uses a mix of Treasury and corporate bond ETFs. These have helped it attract new customers, especially among its key demographic of young investors who are experiencing bond investments for the first time.
Wealthfront CEO David Fortunato said the company’s growth depends on the synergy of team and technology.
“This milestone is a testament to our team’s relentless focus on creating value for our clients and our commitment to building a profitable company that puts clients’ interests above our bottom line,” he said. “Our focus on automation allows us to deliver more value to the customer, and we look forward to continuing this work.”
The company was founded in 2008 by Andy Rachleff and Dan Carroll and launched automated investing in 2011, the year after Betterment forged a new path for investors.
As well as the robo-advisor, which offers clients 5.00% APY and up to $8 million in FDIC insurance through its partnerships with more than 35 banks, the company has expanded into areas such as cash management and lending.
Wealthfront , along with Fidelity Go and Ellevest, was named one of the best robo-advisors according to Condor Capital Wealth Management’s latest “Robo Report.”
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