Over 1,100 Strategies Now Available Across SMArtX’s Managed Accounts Platform
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., November 3, 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 12 strategies have joined the SMArtX platform from six leading asset management firms. The additions bring the total number of strategies to over 1,103 as the platform marks a 19% increase in the number of available strategies over the last 12 months.
Five of the firms are new to the platform – Distillate Capital, Earnest Partners, First Eagle Separate Account Management, Leeward Investments, New York Life Investments – and added eight strategies in total, while Congress Asset Management Company increased their presence by 50% with another four strategies. The ongoing demand comes as the SMArtX platform continues to grow in assets and expand its custodial relationships. Furthermore, the volatile markets have advisors harvesting losses after several years of positive market returns. This provides the opportunity to allocate to new strategies without incurring a larger tax bill.
“As advisors look for easier ways to tax harvest accounts, rebalance holdings, and allocate to new strategies better suited to today’s market environment, the use of platforms like SMArtX swells,” said Evan Rapoport, Founder and CEO of SMArtX Advisory Solutions. “Increased use is one of the core reasons we continue to see these leading asset management firms come onto the SMArtX UMA platform and benefit from its scaled distribution archetype.”
The full list of new strategies includes:
Congress Asset Management Company
Distillate Capital
Earnest Partners
First Eagle Separate Account Management
Leeward Investments
New York Life Investments
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.
“Downward market pressures have caused rifts in the typical asset allocation model,” said Jonathan Pincus, President and COO of SMArtX. “The wider breadth of strategies, ease of allocation, and tools to effectively manage portfolios intra-day provide SMArtX clients with more than just a technology vendor – we are a partner helping to expand businesses across the advisory industry during these uncertain times.”
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 12 new strategies to the SMArtX model marketplace significantly enhances the investment options available to financial advisors. This expansion not only increases the total strategies to over 1,100 but also reflects the platform's commitment to providing diverse investment solutions tailored to current market needs.
Among the newly added strategies are offerings from both established and new asset management firms, including Distillate Capital and New York Life Investments. These strategies cover a range of investment styles, including value and growth, catering to various advisor preferences and client goals.
Unified Managed Accounts (UMA) provide financial advisors with a streamlined approach to managing client investments, allowing for greater efficiency in portfolio management. By integrating multiple investment strategies into a single account, advisors can simplify their operations and enhance client service.
The SMArtX platform exemplifies the advantages of UMA technology, offering tools for tax harvesting, rebalancing, and intra-day portfolio management. These features empower advisors to respond swiftly to market changes, ensuring that client portfolios remain aligned with their investment objectives.
The expansion of the SMArtX model marketplace includes contributions from six leading asset management firms, showcasing a blend of new entries and established players. This collaboration underscores the platform's ability to attract high-quality investment strategies that meet the evolving needs of financial advisors.
Firms like Earnest Partners and Congress Asset Management Company have significantly increased their strategy offerings, reflecting their confidence in the SMArtX platform. Such partnerships not only enhance the marketplace's diversity but also provide advisors with access to innovative investment approaches.
Financial advisors using the SMArtX platform have reported significant improvements in their operational efficiency and client satisfaction. By leveraging the extensive range of strategies available, advisors can tailor their investment solutions to better meet individual client needs.
Case studies highlight how advisors have successfully utilized the new strategies to navigate challenging market conditions, demonstrating the platform's role as a vital partner in their investment management processes. These success stories reinforce the value of adopting advanced technology in asset management.