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Vanguard to Acquire Altruist for $4 Billion to Strengthen Financial Advisory Services and Custody Offerings

Vanguard announced a $4 billion deal to acquire Altruist, an AI-forward wealth management platform and custodian for independent financial advisors. The acquisition is expected to close later this year and aims to bolster Vanguard's financial advisory offerings to better compete with industry leaders like Charles Schwab and Fidelity. By acquiring Altruist, Vanguard seeks to address recent service complaints and expand its capabilities in client onboarding, portfolio management, and reporting. The deal marks Vanguard's second attempt at providing custody services to advisors since the mid-2000s. Altruist utilizes artificial intelligence technology to facilitate these services, which is intended to be more efficient and cost-effective than existing platforms. This strategic move aligns with Vanguard's initiative to provide cost-effective financial advice to its clients across all segments.

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