Jon Stein | |
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Born | Jonathan Stein |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater |
Harvard University Columbia University |
Occupation | Investor, business magnate, and entrepreneur |
Known for | Founding and leading Betterment |
Jonathan "Jon" Stein is an American fintech entrepreneur and business magnate. He is the founder and chief executive of Betterment, the largest independent online financial advisor in the U.S., with over 9 billion in assets under management. Under the umbrella of Betterment Holdings Inc., Stein manages Betterment's core retail platform, often referred to as a "robo-advisor"; a 401(k) platform called Betterment for Business, and a digital advisory platform called Betterment for Advisors.
An outspoken critic of some traditional financial practices, Stein has become a recognized industry advocate for more transparency in investing and more customer-centric financial solutions, as well as public policy issues, such as the U.S. Department of Labor's fiduciary rule for retirement plans.