Pontera
Pontera, founded in 2012, offers a platform that enables financial advisors to manage held away accounts like 401(k) and 403(b) while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Company History
Pontera was founded in 2012. Since its inception, the company has focused on enhancing the capabilities of financial advisors by allowing them to manage held away accounts like 401(k) and 403(b) accounts. Over the years, Pontera has built a robust platform that integrates with various portfolio management tools and supports advisors in meeting compliance requirements.
Services Provided by Pontera
Pontera offers a platform that enables financial advisors to manage client accounts without triggering custody. The platform includes features such as proactive rebalancing, consolidated reporting, secure oversight, and audit trails. Additional capabilities allow advisors to set alerts for allocation drifts and optimize tax strategies through asset allocation across taxable and tax-deferred accounts. Pontera's platform ensures compliance with regulations protecting retirement savers, supporting advisors with secure management features and supervision capabilities.
Platform Integrations
Pontera integrates its platform with a variety of portfolio management systems, including Envestnet, Orion, SS&C, and Morningstar. This seamless integration helps streamline operations for financial advisors by connecting billing solutions and ensuring comprehensive portfolio management. By partnering with major providers of wealth management software, Pontera facilitates an integrated approach to client account management.
Security and Compliance
Pontera prioritizes security and compliance on its platform. It is SOC 2 certified and employs bank-level security architecture to protect client data. The platform includes audit trails, supervision capabilities, and supports compliance with industry regulations, offering features like secure oversight, drift analysis notifications, and holistic wealth management without triggering custody. Advisors can manage accounts with confidence, knowing their actions are secure and compliant.
Client Base and Partnerships
Pontera collaborates with some of the largest firms in the financial services sector and is utilized by thousands of financial advisors worldwide. The platform is designed to assist advisors in maintaining portfolio visibility and control during market volatility, ultimately improving long-term results for their clients. Pontera's partnerships help extend its reach and enhance its service offerings to financial professionals globally.