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WEALTHTECH SAFARI A Guided Tour of WealthTech News Week of June 12, 2026 AI Adoption Surges Among Investment Managers in 2026 Seven in ten investment managers now actively deploy AI in their front offices per SimCorp's 2026 InvestOps Report, up sharply from roughly one in ten a year earlier. With vendor stability ranked above feature sets and innovation overtaking efficiency as the top investment driver, buy-side firms are prioritizing trusted, consolidated technology partners. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog Amplify Adds Wealthbox CRM to Multi-Custodial Platform Amplify Technology integrated Wealthbox CRM into its AI-native, multi-custodial RIA operating platform, letting client data flow directly into onboarding, account opening, trading, and reporting. The connection deepens Amplify's API-first push to consolidate best-in-class tools into one unified data and execution layer for the 655-plus advisors it serves. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog Zinnia Introduces Headless Order Entry Capabilities to Power the Next Era of Insurance Distribution Zinnia launched headless annuity order entry, letting carriers, banks, broker-dealers, and IMOs embed its insurance functions through APIs while retaining full control of their own interface. The modular, API-driven approach positions Zinnia as connective infrastructure for an insurance distribution market moving toward flexible, AI-ready digital experiences. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog Goodreid Investment Counsel Deploys d1g1t to Scale Operations and Digitally Transform the Client Experience Toronto-based Goodreid Investment Counsel, managing roughly C$900 million, deployed d1g1t's institutional-grade platform for portfolio management, reporting, and client engagement after a decade on its prior system. The switch underscores a broader shift toward integrated platforms that unify the wealth lifecycle and cut reliance on disconnected legacy systems. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog Temenos Acquires additiv to Strengthen Its Wealth Proposition and Accelerate AI-Driven Orchestration Temenos agreed to acquire Swiss fintech additiv, an AI-enabled orchestration platform, to strengthen its wealth proposition and add native mass-affluent capabilities. The deal, expected to close in early Q3 2026, expands Temenos' experience and orchestration layer and accelerates its push into hybrid wealth models and agentic, AI-driven workflows. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog WealthReach Raises $1M Seed Round and Forms Advisory Board to Expand Its Organic Growth Platform WealthReach, a New York organic growth platform for RIAs, raised a $1M seed round led by Cecure Corporation and formed a strategic advisory board. By concentrating AI on prospecting, content, and engagement rather than regulated advice, WealthReach targets the lowest-risk, highest-return uses of the technology in wealth marketing. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog Vestd Secures Foresight Backing for Growth Push UK sharetech platform Vestd secured its first institutional investment from Foresight Group to build infrastructure as a licensed PISCES operator and scale internationally. The funding backs Vestd's expansion into India, enterprise products, and an AI program, positioning it within the FCA's emerging private-company share-trading regime. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog HyperNorm AI Raises $2.2M to Bring Explainable AI to Wealth Advisors Bengaluru-based HyperNorm AI raised $2.2 million in a seed round co-led by Capital 2B and SenseAI Ventures to expand its explainable decision-intelligence software for wealth advisers. Its focus on transparent, mandate-aligned alerts rather than direct recommendations stakes out a defensible position as US regulators sharpen scrutiny of adviser conduct. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog Feel free to reach out if you want to discuss any of the above or if you just want to chat about WealthTech. We love talking WealthTech! Subscribe and receive these insights directly: wealthtechstrategy.com

HyperNorm AI, a Bengaluru-based startup building decision intelligence software for wealth advisers, has raised $2.2 million in a seed round co-led by Capital 2B and SenseAI Ventures. Boundless Ventures, iOPEX Technologies, and angel investors including Dr. Amit Sheth and Bhavin Manek also participated. Founded in 2024 by Keyur Faldu and Peeyush Jain, the company sells tools for registered investment advisers and wealth managers, and says it has paying clients across the US, Singapore, and India. The software monitors multi-asset portfolios, flags client accounts that may need attention, explains the factors behind those alerts, and suggests actions aligned with each client's mandate. The company said it will use the capital to accelerate product development, expand in the US and other markets, and strengthen its engineering and AI research teams. Notably, the founders bring backgrounds in AI and software rather than wealth management. For advisers, the launch lands on a closely watched question of where AI belongs in the practice. Industry frameworks tend to favor AI for parsing large, unstructured datasets while cautioning against its use in regulated activities such as recommendations. HyperNorm's emphasis on explainable, mandate-aligned output reads as a bet on the defensible side of that line, a positioning that matters as US regulators scrutinize adviser conduct. https://www.techinasia.com/news/indian-wealthtech-startup-hypernorm-ai-raises-2-2m

Haxell, J. (2026, June 9). Vestd secures Foresight backing for growth push. FinTech Global. https://fintech.global/2026/06/09/vestd-secures-foresight-backing-for-growth-push/ Vestd, a UK sharetech platform focused on equity inclusion for private companies, has secured a growth investment from Foresight Group in its first-ever institutional funding round. The investment will fund development of Vestd's infrastructure as a licensed PISCES operator under the Financial Conduct Authority's new private company share-trading regime. Additional capital will be directed toward scaling operations in India, expanding enterprise product capabilities, and executing a strategic AI programme. Vestd has been profitable for several years and last raised funds from friends and associates in summer 2021, making this its first institutional backing. CEO Ifty Nasir stated the company sought investment to accelerate initiatives such as PISCES, the India opportunity, and its enterprise product roadmap more quickly. Vestd launched Vestd India last year following a partnership with Trica Equity and reports positive early momentum in that market. Foresight senior investment manager Salim Chantler described Vestd as operating in an attractive, underpenetrated market with a differentiated product embedded in customer workflows.

D1g1t Inc. (2026, June 9). Goodreid Investment Counsel deploys d1g1t to scale operations and digitally transform the client experience. PR Newswire. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/goodreid-investment-counsel-deploys-d1g1t-to-scale-operations-and-digitally-transform-the-client-experience-302792169.html d1g1t announced that Goodreid Investment Counsel has deployed its institutional-grade wealth management platform to support business growth and deliver a more connected digital experience to clients. Goodreid, a Toronto-based private, employee-owned firm with approximately $900 million CAD in assets under management, adopted d1g1t after using its previous platform for a decade. The firm sought a platform offering greater operational efficiency, portfolio management capabilities, and client-facing digital tools suited to high-net-worth families, individual investors, and institutions. Through d1g1t, Goodreid uses an integrated platform powered by advanced analytics for portfolio management, trading and rebalancing, performance reporting, and client engagement. A white-labelled investor portal and native Android/iOS mobile app allow clients to self-serve and securely collaborate with their advisor while reducing operational overhead. d1g1t CEO Dr. Dan Rosen and Goodreid VP of Corporate Development Adam Reid stated that the platform supports active portfolio management, scalability, and a stronger digital-first client experience. The selection reflects a broader industry shift toward integrated technology platforms that unify the wealth management lifecycle and reduce reliance on disconnected systems.

WealthReach, a New York-based organic growth platform built for registered investment advisors and wealth management firms, has raised a $1M seed round led by Cecure Corporation. The company also announced the formation of a strategic advisory board to support the next phase of its expansion. WealthReach said the capital will accelerate hiring and infrastructure buildout as it scales its AI-powered platform for advisors. The platform helps advisory firms attract, convert, and retain clients by uniting AI prospecting tools with established growth methodologies. WealthReach identifies high-intent prospects through website visitor identification and off-site intent data, then supports outreach with AI-generated sequences. Its ecosystem now spans three engines, including Attract for search visibility and Multiply for referral automation, the latter built on intellectual property the company acquired from Model FA. Co-founder and CEO Michael Barrasso has positioned WealthReach as a comprehensive, compliant organic growth partner for firms that previously assembled marketing efforts piecemeal. The funding matters to advisors and platforms watching where AI delivers real value in wealth management. WealthReach concentrates AI on prospecting, content, and client engagement, which sit among the strongest, lowest-risk applications of the technology, while steering clear of regulated activities like investment advice. That focus reflects a broader industry lesson on the best and worst uses of AI, where firms that apply it to marketing and data-rich workflows tend to capture gains without inviting compliance exposure. Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260610930482/en/WealthReach-Raises-%241M-Seed-Round-Forms-Strategic-Advisory-Board-to-Drive-Expansion-of-Its-Organic-Growth-Platform

Temenos AG, a global leader in banking technology, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire additiv AG, a Switzerland-based fintech that provides a specialist platform for orchestrating financial services. additiv integrates process steps and data into a single orchestration layer for wealth and other financial services workflows, enabling banks and wealth managers to design and launch wealth propositions across the full customer journey. The company will become part of the Temenos Group upon completion, retaining its name, brand, and founder-led team running the business on a stand-alone basis. The deal strengthens Temenos in wealth management with native mass-affluent capabilities and a proven AI-enabled orchestration layer. additiv reports 30 global clients, implementations as fast as three to six months against an industry norm near 12, a Net Promoter Score of +90, and net revenue retention of 138%. Temenos is acquiring 100% of additiv, with consideration split roughly 50% in cash and 50% in equity. Completion is expected in early Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, and the transaction is expected to be marginally accretive to Temenos full-year 2026 ARR guidance. For advisors, platforms, and integrators, the acquisition signals where AI is generating real value in wealth: orchestration, compliance, and automating multi-step workflows with proper controls and governance, rather than the regulated activities of investment advice and recommendations where AI carries greater risk. additiv's technology lets financial institutions automate processes using AI agents with the right guardrails, improving advisor productivity and reducing cost to serve. It is a clear example of applying AI to large data sets and complex, nuanced journeys where the technology is best suited, while leaving regulated decisions to established frameworks. https://www.temenos.com/press_release/temenos-acquires-additiv-to-strengthen-its-wealth-proposition-and-accelerate-ai-driven-orchestration/

Business Wire. (2026, June 8). Zinnia introduces headless order entry capabilities to power the next era of insurance distribution. Business Wire. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260608997424/en/Zinnia-Introduces-Headless-Order-Entry-Capabilities-to-Power-the-Next-Era-of-Insurance-Distribution Zinnia, a life and annuity insurance technology platform, announced the launch of its headless annuity order entry capabilities. The offering enables carriers, banks, broker-dealers, and IMOs to integrate directly with Zinnia's platform while retaining full control of the user interface and workflow. Through a comprehensive set of APIs, partners can access and orchestrate core insurance functions from lead to claim without relying on a predefined interface. The capabilities are built on a modular, service-based architecture exposing functions including lead submission, illustration and quoting, suitability processing, application submission, and in-force policy servicing. CEO George Esposito stated that the future of distribution will be defined by how seamlessly insurance fits into any experience and by the flexibility firms have to build on their own terms. The Insured Retirement Institute last month approved four in-force transaction APIs built on the Enterprise API framework contributed by Zinnia, establishing a shared foundation for real-time annuity servicing. Chief Growth Officer Ann Nanda stated that carriers and distributors need infrastructure that can adapt as digital and AI-driven experiences evolve, reducing friction and enabling more connected digital experiences.

Haxell, J. (2026, June 5). Amplify adds Wealthbox CRM to multi-custodial platform. FinTech Global. https://fintech.global/2026/06/05/amplify-adds-wealthbox-crm-to-multi-custodial-platform/ Amplify Technology, an AI-native RIA operating platform built on data lake architecture, has announced a new integration with Wealthbox CRM, a widely adopted CRM platform in the independent advisory space. The integration enables client data held within Wealthbox to flow directly into Amplify's digital onboarding workflow and continue through multi-custodial account opening, investment management, trading, and performance reporting. The connection eliminates duplicate data entry across the client lifecycle by automatically populating onboarding fields such as name, address, email, date of birth, and phone number once Wealthbox is connected via secure authorisation. Wealthbox joins an expanding list of Amplify integrations that includes Redtail CRM, Goldman Sachs Custody Solutions, and DocuSign. The partnership reflects Amplify's API-first architecture, which is designed to consolidate best-in-class FinTech tools into a single operating environment rather than fragmented workflows. Amplify is a unified wealth management operating platform serving RIAs, broker-dealers, and wealth management enterprises, currently supporting more than 655 advisors and $24.5bn in assets. Amplify chief product officer Churni Bhattacharya stated that the integration exemplifies the firm's all-in-one approach of building where appropriate and partnering where appropriate while maintaining a unified underlying layer of data, execution, and presentation.

Haxell, J. (2026, June 5). AI adoption surges among investment managers in 2026. FinTech Global. https://fintech.global/2026/06/05/ai-adoption-surges-among-investment-managers-in-2026/ Seven in ten investment managers are now actively deploying artificial intelligence in their front offices, according to SimCorp's 2026 InvestOps Report. This figure represents a sharp increase from the prior year's survey, in which only about one in ten respondents were actively using AI tools. The report compiled responses from 200 senior executives at asset managers, pension funds, and insurance companies worldwide, each overseeing a minimum of $10bn in assets under management. Vendor consolidation (58%) and modernising technology architecture and data infrastructure (54%) emerged as the foremost technology initiatives among buy-side firms. Vendor stability was ranked the most important criterion for assessing third-party AI solutions by 57% of respondents, ahead of feature sets. Innovation overtook operational efficiency as the primary driver of technology investment decisions for the first time in three years, cited by 55% of respondents. Optimism around private markets and alternative investments rose to 51% in 2026, up 24 percentage points from 27% in 2025.

WEALTHTECH SAFARI A Guided Tour of WealthTech News Week of June 5, 2026 DBS to Open 18 Wealth Centers Across Asia as Affluent Demand Grows DBS will open 18 new wealth centers across Asia to capture rising affluent demand. Signals intensifying competition for Asia's expanding high-net-worth client base. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog FMG: AI-Based Marketing Intelligence System Launched To Better Serve 80,000+ Advisors And Insurance Professionals FMG launched an AI-based marketing intelligence system serving over 80,000 advisors and insurance professionals. Advances AI-driven personalization in advisor marketing technology. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog Antler India Leads Pre-Seed Funding for Global WealthTech Startup Rovia Antler India led a pre-seed funding round for global WealthTech startup Rovia. Highlights growing early-stage investor appetite for cross-border WealthTech. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog WealthTech Strategy Partners Welcomes Former T. Rowe Price Executive Steve Larson as Senior Advisor WealthTech Strategy Partners appointed former T. Rowe Price executive Steve Larson as senior advisor. Strengthens the firm's strategic advisory depth with seasoned industry leadership. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog Your Regulator Isn't the SEC. Your Risk Is Bigger Than You Think. The article argues advisors face regulatory risks extending well beyond the SEC. Reframes compliance strategy around broader, often-overlooked oversight exposure. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog Robinhood launches forgivable loans for RIAs, preps wider referral rollout Robinhood launched forgivable loans for RIAs while preparing a wider referral rollout. Escalates Robinhood's aggressive push into the independent advisor market. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog Epiris Acquires Winterflood Business Services in UK Wealth Infrastructure Carve-Out Epiris acquired Winterflood Business Services in a UK wealth infrastructure carve-out. Reshapes ownership of critical UK wealth back-office infrastructure. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog Schwab elicits strong RIA reactions about planned wealth office expansion into local communities Schwab's planned wealth office expansion into local communities drew strong reactions from RIAs. Raises channel-conflict tensions between custodians and independent advisors. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog Larry Roth joins JIFFY AI advisory board as wealth tech race heats up Larry Roth joined JIFFY AI's advisory board as the wealth tech race intensifies. Lends industry credibility to JIFFY AI amid heightened competition. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog Robinhood, TradePMR Launch RIA Referral Program Robinhood and TradePMR launched a joint RIA referral program. Deepens Robinhood's distribution reach into the RIA channel. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog AlphaSense Raises $350M at $7.5B Valuation to Expand AI Market Intelligence Platform AlphaSense raised $350M at a $7.5B valuation to expand its AI market intelligence platform. Reinforces strong investor conviction in AI-powered financial research. Read More: WealthTech Strategy Partners Blog Feel free to reach out if you want to discuss any of the above or if you just want to chat about WealthTech. We love talking WealthTech! Subscribe and receive these insights directly: wealthtechstrategy.com WealthTech Safari

AlphaSense, an AI-powered market intelligence platform, has raised $350 million in a funding round led by Vitruvian Partners, Accenture Ventures, and J.P. Morgan Asset Management. The investment values the New York-based company at $7.5 billion, up sharply from the $4 billion valuation set during its $650 million round in 2024, and brings total funding past $1 billion. Existing backers including CapitalG, Goldman Sachs Alternatives, and Viking Global Investors joined the round, alongside new shareholders D. E. Shaw Ventures and Pinegrove Opportunity Partners. Sophie Bower-Straziota of Vitruvian Partners has joined the board. The company serves more than 7,000 enterprises worldwide, including Adobe, Amazon, Nvidia, and Pfizer. Its platform applies AI to a content library of more than 500 million business documents, spanning equity research, earnings calls, and regulatory filings, to surface insights for financial services and consulting users. Alongside the raise, AlphaSense launched SuperAnalyst, an AI agent built to autonomously run complex financial and strategic workflows. The capital is earmarked for platform enhancement, content library growth, international expansion, and customer support infrastructure. For wealth managers, advisors, and platforms, the news illustrates a high-value use of AI. The strongest deployments involve massive, unstructured data sets where nuance and inference matter, exactly the territory AlphaSense occupies, rather than regulated activities such as direct investment advice. As firms weigh where AI delivers real returns, research, content synthesis, and analyst support stand out as clear wins. https://www.fintechfutures.com/venture-capital-funding/alphasense-bags-350m-funding-round

Ortolani, A. (2026, June 3). Robinhood, TradePMR launch RIA referral program. Wealth Management. https://www.wealthmanagement.com/ria-news/robinhood-and-custodian-tradepmr-launch-ria-referral-program Robinhood and TradePMR's financial advisor referral network has gone live with a select group of registered investment advisors and clients, announced at the firm's Synergy26 conference in Washington, D.C. The Robinhood Advisor Network began as a pilot in March and was refined with approximately 17 advisory firms following Robinhood's acquisition of TradePMR at the end of 2024. The program is available to RIA firms with at least $500 million in assets and a TradePMR relationship, while clients access it through a phone app that lets them browse advisory firms by swiping. The network targets customers with $250,000 in assets, though operational efficiencies are expected to make lower-balance relationships profitable for advisors over time. TradePMR extended its contract with custody and clearing partner Wells Fargo through 2032, allowing RIAs to remain with Wells Fargo or move clients to Robinhood. The company introduced Robinhood Cortex for Advisors, an AI tool built into TradePMR's Fusion platform that provides no-cost AI-generated summaries of client portfolios, including holdings, performance, and tax insights. TradePMR has filed with FINRA to give RIAs and their clients access to Robinhood Ventures funds and IPOs, subject to regulatory approval.