Envestnet and FNZ partner to launch seamless, end-to-end digital solutions in the U.S.

By Edlyn Cardoza

Envestnet, Inc., a provider of intelligent systems for wealth management and financial wellness, announced that it is partnering with FNZ, a global wealth platform, to create a fully digital, integrated wealth management experience for the U.S. market. The integration of Envestnet’s and FNZ’s platforms will allow for real-time account opening and funding, along with digitally automated servicing and maintenance capabilities for the entire lifecycle of the client account.

“At Envestnet, we are focused on enabling financial institutions, enterprises, advisors and their clients to make well informed financial decisions. This exciting partnership will advance that mission and enhances our ability to empower advisors to deliver deeper insights to clients. We look forward to working closely with FNZ to provide scaled, streamlined, deeply connected experiences that will deliver greater intelligence and value for all our clients,” said Bill Crager, Co-Founder and CEO of Envestnet.

The partnership will also enable unique insights and experiences generated by Envestnet Data & Analytics’ Wealth Data Platform (WDP) to be integrated into FNZ’s platform and distributed to FNZ’s global customer base. Leveraging FNZ’s international scale and data sets, Envestnet’s WDP will help enterprises, advisors, and asset managers more effectively run their businesses with advanced predictive models.

“We are very excited about our partnership with Envestnet. Both of our companies have a shared vision to open up wealth, helping everyone invest in their future on their terms,” said Adrian Durham, CEO of FNZ. “The integrated solution will help our partners accelerate innovation and create outstanding client experiences.”

FNZ’s platform provides end-to-end wealth management solutions to advisors and investment managers to rapidly deliver personalised services and innovative wealth products to their end clients. It partners with over 650 large financial institutions and 8,000 wealth management firms in 21 countries, including abrdn, Barclays, Colonial First State, Generali, Lloyds Bank, Santander, and Vanguard.

“Today’s announcement is another milestone in Envestnet’s partnership strategy to accelerate our pace of innovation in the market,” said Rich Aneser, Chief Strategy Officer at Envestnet. “By partnering with FNZ, a leading global wealth technology platform provider with cutting-edge technology, we continue to demonstrate that our open ecosystem creates improved experiences and more value for customers.”

Envestnet has a market and industry-leading footprint spanning three businesses: Data and Analytics featuring its Wealth Data Platform, Wealth Tech comprising the advisor portal and financial planning solutions, and Wealth Solutions offering extensively managed accounts and personalisation capabilities and holistic financial solutions, including insurance, credit, and trust. As of June 30, 2022, the platform powers approximately $5 trillion in total assets.

“We are delighted to be able to work closely with the experienced team at Envestnet as we continue to expand our U.S. footprint,” said Tom Chard, CEO of North America at FNZ. “Integrating our capabilities, solutions and expertise will help us better serve advisors and clients in the United States, as well as globally.”