BETTERMENT
Compensation Model
Compensation type disclosed on SEC Form ADV Item 5C. Filed 46157. Specific fee percentages are available in this firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure at adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Conflict of Interest Analysis
Broker-Dealer Affiliated: No
No broker-dealer affiliation. Lower risk of commission-driven advice.
Insurance Licensed: No
Not insurance licensed. Cannot sell you annuity or insurance products directly.
Custody of Client Assets: Yes
This firm has direct custody of client assets, rather than using an independent custodian. This is a higher-risk arrangement that requires additional regulatory safeguards.
Proprietary Products: No
Uses only third-party investment products. No proprietary product conflicts.
Regulatory & Disciplinary History
1 regulatory action(s) disclosed on Form ADV Item 11.
ResolvedTotal complaints on record: 0
Complaint ratio: 0.00 per 100 clients
Industry average is approximately 0.15 complaints per 100 clients. A ratio above 0.30 is considered elevated.
Firm Details
| Legal Name | BETTERMENT |
| CRD Number | #149117 |
| SEC Registered | Yes |
| Registration Date | 2009-05-21 |
| States Registered | NY |
| Assets Under Management | $69.5B |
| Number of Clients | 34 |
| Employees | 794 |
| Compensation Type | fee-only |
| Last ADV Filing | 46157 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BETTERMENT a fiduciary?
Yes. BETTERMENT is a registered investment adviser (RIA) with the SEC, which means they are legally required to act as a fiduciary — putting your interests ahead of their own.
How does BETTERMENT charge clients?
BETTERMENT uses a fee-only compensation model. Full fee details are in their Form ADV Part 2A brochure at adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Does BETTERMENT have any complaints?
No. BETTERMENT has zero complaints or disciplinary actions on file with the SEC or FINRA across 17 years of operation.
How does BETTERMENT compare to other advisors in NEW YORK?
BETTERMENT has a Red Flag Score of 85/100. There are 1970 registered advisory firms in NEW YORK. Use our city page to compare firms side by side.
Where does this data come from?
All information is sourced from SEC Form ADV public filings (mandatory regulatory disclosures) and FINRA BrokerCheck records. Last updated: 2026-06-24. We do not accept payment from financial advisors.
Data source: SEC Form ADV (Parts 1 and 2A) filed with the Investment Adviser Registration Depository (IARD). Filing date: 46157. Last data refresh: 2026-06-24. AdvisorRanked does not verify the accuracy of SEC filings. This is not financial advice.