Comparing CRM systems: Breaking down the details

Comparing CRM systems: Breaking down the details
A simple collation of the tools and features of adviser-facing CRMs.
OCT 14, 2015
Every year, software providers shake up the adviser market by offering a new platform or new tool for their clients. Salesforce Financial Services Cloud recently sent a shockwave through the industry with its announcement of a wealth management-driven CRM, shedding itself of its overlay-only tool for advisers. Other platforms, such as Redtail and Junxure, on the other hand, are aiming more toward a seamless integration, and teaming up with custodians and third-party vendors throughout the industry. Here is a breakdown of some of the CRMs just for advisers out there.
Redtail Junxure Wealthbox Grendel AppCrown Salesforce Financial Services Cloud SmartOffice
Price $65 per month per database Cloud: $65 per user per month; Program: $41 per user per month (3 user minimum) $29 per user per month $75 per user per month to 1.5 basis points Per user per month. On average, $120/user/month Announced at availability (2016) $30- $85 per user per month
Cloud/program Cloud-based Both Cloud-based Cloud-based Cloud-based Cloud-based Cloud-based
Mobile app ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Client portal ✖ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Database importing ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Security features Multifactor authentication Encrypted firewalls and SSL technology Encryption, SSL, two-factor authentication Encryption Two-factor authentication, field-level encryption Global audit compliance; "Salesforce Shield" is an add-on Encryption, SSL, global audit compliance
Risk profiling ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
To do lists & alerts ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Report generator ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Automatic back-up ✔
✔
(up to two weeks)
✔ ✔
✔
(weekly)
✔
(up to 90 days)
✔
Data aggregation ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
✔
(via Albridge, Aqumulate)
✔ ✔
Bulk emailing ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
✔
(Up to 1000 a day and able to integrated with 3rd party emailing services)
✔ ✔
In-software team messaging ✖ ✖ ✔ ✔
✔
(via via Salesforce Chat)
✔ ✔
System training
✔
(Redtail University)
✔
(Webinars and private training)
✔
(One-on-one demos, onboarding program, phone training)
✔
(In-app video and knowledge library, phone, webinar, email, on-site)
✔
(Webinar and custom)
✔
(Salesforce University)
✔
(Free webinars, on-demand video library, training manuals and custom training)
Single or multiple office use
✔
✔
(Multi-office use)
✔
(Both)
✔
(Both)
✔
(Both)
✔
(Both)
✔
(Both)
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