Jon Stein
CEO & Founder, Betterment
About Jon
Jon Stein is the CEO and founder of Betterment. Passionate about making life better, and with his experience from his career of advising banks and brokers on risk and products, he founded Betterment in 2008. Jon is a graduate of Harvard University and Columbia Business School, and he holds Series 7, 24, 63, and is a CFA charterholder. His interests lie at the intersection of behavior, psychology, and economics. What excites him most about his work is making everyday activities and products more efficient, accessible, and easy to use.
Articles written by Jon
Jon Stein: Thoughts on the Volatile Market
Much of what Betterment has worked toward the past 10 years has been purpose-built to endure all the worst and the best the market has to throw at us.
On Hold? We’re Here. Promise.
Read the open letter from our CEO to learn how Betterment is addressing the increased servicing demands of a growing customer base.
Betterment’s Founder Is Looking Forward
We’ve made a lot of headway towards our mission to help you make the most of your money over the last decade. I can’t wait for you to see what’s coming next.
Betterment for Business: A Better 401(k) for Employers and Employees
401(k)s don't need to be expensive and leave employees in the dark. That's why Betterment provides personalized investment advice for employees.
Introducing Betterment Everyday™: Our New Cash Management Suite
Betterment redefined investing with automated guidance built for you. Now, we’re reshaping another part of your financial life: your cash management. Meet Betterment Everyday™.
How Banks Fail in Helping You Save Money
You may not realize it, but our financial lives are shaped by a great divide: banking vs. investment managers. In between lies most people’s pinnacle challenge: saving for the future.
Bogle on the Retirement Industry, 401(k)s and IRAs Today
Jack Bogle discusses why indexing works and why it was important for the financial industry. And he and Betterment CEO Jon Stein look to the future of indexing and ETFs.
Bogle on the Importance of a Fiduciary Duty for Money Managers
Jack Bogle describes his strongly held views on fiduciary duty. In his words: “If you touch another person’s money, you [should be] a fiduciary.”
Bogle on Indexing and the Future of Investing
Jack Bogle discusses why indexing works and why it was important for the financial industry. And he and Betterment CEO Jon Stein look to the future of indexing and ETFs.
Bogle on Building Vanguard and Changing an Industry
Jack Bogle describes the challenges and thrill of building Vanguard, and what kept his team centered through tumultuous change. The first in our four-part Q&A series between Jack Bogle and Betterment’s Jon Stein.
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