Wealthbox, a Providence, Rhode Island-based customer relationship management system for financial advisers, has received a $31 million investment from Frontier Growth, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based private equity firm.
The Series B round of financing represents a minority stake in the business, Wealthbox said in a release.
Wealthbox, which was launched in 2014, said it will use the capital to accelerate product development and innovation.
Two executives from Frontier Growth, Richard Maclean and Matt Williams, will join two Wealthbox executives, CEO John Rourke and co-founder Dan Ferranti, on Wealthbox's board of directors.
A new proposal could end the ban on promoting client reviews in states like California and Connecticut, giving state-registered advisors a level playing field with their SEC-registered peers.
Morningstar research data show improved retirement trajectories for self-directors and allocators placed in managed accounts.
Some in the industry say that more UBS financial advisors this year will be heading for the exits.
The Wall Street giant has blasted data middlemen as digital freeloaders, but tech firms and consumer advocates are pushing back.
Research reveals a 4% year-on-year increase in expenses that one in five Americans, including one-quarter of Gen Xers, say they have not planned for.
Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.
Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.
