The expansion comes as SMArtX continues to see support from asset management firms including Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 2, 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 the addition of 43 new investment strategies to its platform. The SMArtX platform now supports 1,078 model-traded and manager-traded separate account strategies offered from a diverse group of 262 asset managers.
SMArtX has added seven new asset management firms —1492 Capital Management, AGF Investments, Alley Investment Management Company, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Milwaukee Institutional Asset Management, Winans Investments, and ZEGA Financial — to give advisors the customized strategies they need to offer tailored portfolios to clients. These new offerings are distributed and traded by SMArtX through its award-winning cloud-based solution across seven custodial platforms.
“SMArtX is thrilled to have these firms as part of our platform,” said Evan Rapoport, CEO of SMArtX Advisory Solutions. “By bringing them to SMArtX, we can give advisors access to some of the most well-known firms in the industry. Our technology leverages the client experience and provides click-to-allocate functionality for seamless strategy access.”
Three existing firms have added to the SMArtX platform, giving investors access to more strategies from Ballast Equity, Federated Hermes, and Janus Henderson. The strategies across all 10 firms encompass asset allocation strategies, options strategies, and exposures to global equity, U.S. equity, and fixed income strategies.
The complete list of new strategies includes:
* Indicates manager traded SMA only
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.
SMArtX President & COO Jonathan Pincus emphasized that “the SMArtX platform minimizes the dispersion between models and the end client accounts through continuous intra-day trading. This provides better and more accurate experience for accounts allocated to these strategies versus trading that takes place during specific trading ‘windows’ hours or days later.”
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
The addition of 43 new investment strategies to SMArtX's platform provides financial advisors with a diverse range of options to enhance client portfolios. These strategies are designed to cater to various investment goals, risk tolerances, and market conditions, ensuring advisors can meet the specific needs of their clients.
Among the new offerings are asset allocation strategies, global equity exposures, and fixed income options, which are sourced from reputable asset management firms. For instance, strategies like the Goldman Sachs 20/80 ETF Model Portfolio and the AGF Large Cap Growth Equity strategy exemplify the platform's commitment to providing high-quality investment choices.
The expanded range of investment strategies on the SMArtX platform empowers financial advisors to create more tailored and effective portfolios for their clients. By leveraging these new strategies, advisors can better align investment choices with client objectives and risk profiles.
Additionally, the integration of new asset management firms enhances the platform's versatility, allowing advisors to adopt innovative investment approaches. This flexibility is crucial in today’s dynamic market environment, where personalized investment strategies can significantly impact client satisfaction and retention.
SMArtX's collaboration with prominent asset management firms such as Goldman Sachs and 1492 Capital Management underscores the credibility and quality of the new strategies added to the platform. These partnerships allow SMArtX to offer exclusive strategies that are well-researched and strategically developed.
These alliances not only expand the variety of investment options available but also ensure that the strategies adhere to the highest standards of performance and risk management. Financial advisors can trust that they are providing clients with access to top-tier investment solutions through SMArtX's platform.
The integration of SMArtX’s API-first, cloud-native technology plays a pivotal role in the delivery of its investment strategies. This innovative approach allows financial advisors to customize their asset management solutions while benefiting from a modular, micro-services architecture.
This technology not only streamlines the investment process but also enhances the scalability and efficiency of managing client portfolios. As a result, advisors can focus more on strategic decision-making and less on administrative tasks, ultimately improving client outcomes and operational efficiency.