Davidson Investment Advisors, Hotchkis & Wiley, Lyrical Asset Management, and Oak Ridge Investments Are the Most Recent Firms to Add Strategies
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., December 6, 2022 — SMArtX Advisory Solutions (“SMArtX”), a leading innovator in unified managed accounts (UMA) technology and architect of the SMArtX turnkey asset management platform (‘TAMP’), announced 8 strategies have joined the SMArtX platform, offered by four leading asset management firms. The additions bring the total number of strategies to 1,111 from 280 of the world’s leading asset managers.
Davidson Investment Advisors, Lyrical Asset Management, and Oak Ridge Investments are new to the SMArtX platform, adding a combined seven strategies, while Hotchkis & Wiley added their International Value ADR strategy.
“SMArtX is proud to round out another year of deepening the pool of investment managers on its UMA platform,” said Evan Rapoport, Founder and CEO of SMArtX Advisory Solutions. “While the broad markets have come off their October lows, there are still significant tax harvesting opportunities that can be maximized through tax harvesting technology and a platform with a breadth of options for reallocating capital as we go into 2023.”
The full list of new strategies includes:
SMArtX’s continued growth is driven by two main applications of its technology: the off-the-shelf TAMP offering, which is built using SMArtX Advisory Solutions’ proprietary UMA technology, and the ability to further deploy that tailored UMA technology through APIs to meet the mandates of large enterprises, RIA platforms, and hybrid broker-dealers.
“The chaotic economic and geo-political environment has widened market inefficiencies and created investment opportunities across the globe,” said Jonathan Pincus, President and COO of SMArtX. “By enabling access to over 1,100 strategies with the click of a button, SMArtX provides advisors some of the tools to take advantage of these opportunities across locations and asset classes in a seamless, hyper-efficient way.”
SMArtX Advisory Solutions is an award-winning managed accounts technology provider and manages SMArtX, a turnkey asset management platform (‘TAMP’). SMArtX’s API-first, cloud-native technology operates within a modular, micro-services architecture, providing clients a tailored solution catered to their unique specifications. SMArtX is available as an off-the-shelf TAMP for advisors seeking wider selection of investment product and ease of use, while automating the investment processes and simplifying the everyday tasks of managing client accounts. SMArtX also licenses its proprietary technology to enterprise firms looking to create, customize, or upgrade their existing managed accounts technology as a standalone or fully integrated solution. SMArtX is the managed account technology and TAMP platform of choice for multiple RIAs, broker-dealers, and asset managers. Learn more at www.smartxadvisory.com
SMArtX Advisory Solutions has recently enhanced its platform by incorporating eight new investment strategies from four reputable asset management firms. This expansion not only diversifies the offerings available to financial advisors but also strengthens the platform's appeal in the competitive asset management landscape.
The newly added strategies include a mix of equity and fixed income options, such as Davidson Investment Advisors' Multi-Cap Equity and Hotchkis & Wiley's International Value ADR. These additions provide advisors with a broader array of choices to meet client needs and capitalize on current market opportunities.
Unified Managed Accounts (UMA) technology offers significant advantages for both asset managers and financial advisors, streamlining investment operations and enhancing efficiency. By consolidating multiple investment strategies into a single account, UMAs simplify the management process and improve client reporting.
Moreover, UMAs allow for greater customization of investment strategies, enabling advisors to tailor portfolios to individual client goals. This flexibility, combined with advanced tax harvesting capabilities, positions UMAs as a vital tool for optimizing investment performance in various market conditions.
The SMArtX platform is designed to provide seamless access to over 1,100 investment strategies, empowering financial advisors to make informed decisions quickly. Its user-friendly interface and advanced technology facilitate efficient capital allocation across diverse asset classes.
Additionally, the platform's API capabilities allow large enterprises and RIA platforms to customize their investment solutions further. This adaptability not only enhances operational efficiency but also positions SMArtX as a leader in the managed accounts technology space.
As financial markets continue to evolve, investment strategies must adapt to capitalize on emerging opportunities. Recent trends, such as increased volatility and changing interest rates, highlight the need for agile investment management solutions.
SMArtX Advisory Solutions recognizes these challenges and leverages its UMA technology to provide advisors with the tools necessary to navigate complex market dynamics. This proactive approach ensures that clients can effectively manage risk while pursuing growth in their investment portfolios.