About Us

Laser Focus World is an industry bedrock—first published in 1965 and still going strong. We publish original articles about cutting-edge advances in lasers, optics, photonics, sensors, and quantum technologies, as well as test and measurement, and the shift currently underway to usher in the photonic integrated circuits, optical interconnects, and copackaged electronics and photonics to deliver the speed and efficiency essential for data centers of the future.

Our 80,000 qualified print subscribers—and 130,000 12-month engaged online audience—trust us to dive in and provide original journalism you won’t find elsewhere covering key emerging areas such as laser-driven inertial confinement fusion, lasers in space, integrated photonics, chipscale lasers, LiDAR, metasurfaces, high-energy laser weaponry, photonic crystals, and quantum computing/sensors/communications. We cover the innovations driving these markets.

Laser Focus World is part of Endeavor Business Media, a division of EndeavorB2B.

Laser Focus World Membership

Never miss any articles, videos, podcasts, or webinars by signing up for membership access to Laser Focus World online. You can manage your preferences all in one place—and provide our editorial team with your valued feedback.

Magazine Subscription

Can you subscribe to receive our print issue for free? Yes, you sure can!

Newsletter Subscription

A Laser Focus World newsletter subscription is free to qualified professionals:

The Daily Beam

Showcases the newest content from Laser Focus World, including photonics- and optics-based applications, components, research, and trends. (Daily)

Product Watch

The latest in products within the photonics industry. (9x per year)

Bio & Life Sciences Product Watch

The latest in products within the biophotonics industry. (4x per year)

Laser Processing Product Watch

The latest in products within the laser processing industry. (3x per year)

Get Published!

If you’d like to write an article for us, reach out with a short pitch to Sally Cole Johnson: [email protected]. We love to hear from you.

Photonics Hot List

Laser Focus World produces a video newscast that gives a peek into what’s happening in the world of photonics.

Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast

Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast dives deep into the fascinating world of photonics. Our weekly episodes feature interviews and discussions with industry and research experts, providing valuable perspectives on the issues, technologies, and trends shaping the photonics community.

Social Media

Bluesky • Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn • YouTube

Meet the Laser Focus World Team

Editorial

Sales

Editorial Advisory Board

  • Professor Andrea M. Armani, University of Southern California
  • Ruti Ben-Shlomi, Ph.D., LightSolver
  • James Butler, Ph.D., Hamamatsu
  • Natalie Fardian-Melamed, Ph.D., Columbia University
  • Justin Sigley, Ph.D., AmeriCOM
  • Professor Birgit Stiller, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, and Leibniz University of Hannover
  • Professor Stephen Sweeney, University of Glasgow
  • Mohan Wang, Ph.D., University of Oxford
  • Professor Xuchen Wang, Harbin Engineering University
  • Professor Stefan Witte, Delft University of Technology
My Watchlist
Indicators
Industrial Laser Index
Markets
Stocks
ETFs
Tools
Markets:
Overview
News
Currencies
International
Treasuries

SoFi’s New Robo-Advisor Platform Expands Everyday Investors’ Access to Diversified Asset Classes

By: via Business Wire

SoFi Partners with BlackRock Inc. to Offer Retail Investors Access to Sophisticated Portfolios and Increased Selection

Today, SoFi (SOFI), a member-centric, one-stop shop for digital financial services that helps members borrow, save, spend, invest and protect their money, announced the launch of a new robo-advisor platform, expanding on the company’s current automated investment offering. SoFi is now one of the few automated investment platforms to provide access to alternative asset classes alongside traditional and sustainability-focused funds. These offerings, built in partnership with the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock Inc. (BLK), expose investors without significant financial resources, or a wealth manager, to new strategies and funds, some of which would otherwise require a seven-figure investment minimum.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241112139875/en/

The new robo offering comes on the heels of SoFi’s early 2024 launch of alternative investment funds. With more than 8 in 10 (81%1) of people expressing interest in alternative investments, SoFi is addressing a broader market need with a low-fee, personalized approach to investment strategies, all available on a platform that’s both intuitive and educational.

"Our new robo platform bolsters our commitment to empowering the everyday investor,” said Anthony Noto, CEO of SoFi. “We launched one of the broadest offerings of alternative assets available from an online brokerage. Since then, we’ve been focused on how we can continue to scale our platform to meet the needs of more members, regardless of where they are on their financial journey. SoFi Robo Investing marks yet another milestone as we continue to deliver on our mission to build a one-stop financial platform that helps our members unlock their long term goals in a meaningful way.”

SoFi’s Robo Investing product offers the benefits of always-on automation plus expert-curated portfolios for 0.25% annual advisor fee and allows members to adjust taxable and non-taxable portfolios to meet their unique needs. Members can now select from three portfolio themes: “Classic,” which offers a balanced, low-cost mix of stock and bonds; “Classic with Alternatives,” which is one of the first to offer access to alternative asset classes (e.g., real estate and multi-strategy funds); and “Sustainable,” which offers a well-diversified mix of stocks and bond funds with favorable environmental, social, and governance practices.

“The combination of these elements – high-value, automated investment opportunities – developed and personalized by financial experts – all paired with our members’ 1-1 access to CFPs – is what makes the whole package incredibly valuable when it comes to helping our members make progress toward achieving their long term goals,” said Brian Walsh, PhD, CFP® and Head of Advice & Planning at SoFi. “As always, we’ve packaged this offering into a fully digital experience – that’s clear, yet customizable – to empower our members to take control of their financial futures.”

To try robo investing, simply visit sofi.com/invest/automated/ or download the app and open an account. Current SoFi Invest members will transition to the new experience in the coming months and can find more information and updates through SoFi’s online help center.

About SoFi

SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI) is a member-centric, one-stop shop for digital financial services on a mission to help people achieve financial independence to realize their ambitions. The company’s full suite of financial products and services helps 9.4 million SoFi members borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money better by giving them fast access to the tools they need to get their money right, all in one app. SoFi also equips members with the resources they need to get ahead – like credentialed financial planners, exclusive experiences and events, and a thriving community – on their path to financial independence.

SoFi innovates across three business segments: Lending, Financial Services – which includes SoFi Checking and Savings, SoFi Invest, SoFi Credit Card, SoFi Protect, and SoFi Insights – and Technology Platform, which offers the only end-to-end vertically integrated financial technology stack. SoFi Bank, N.A., an affiliate of SoFi, is a nationally chartered bank, regulated by the OCC and FDIC and SoFi is a bank holding company regulated by the Federal Reserve. The company is also the naming rights partner of SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Chargers and the Los Angeles Rams. For more information, visit SoFi.com or download our iOS and Android apps.

Advisory services are offered by SoFi Wealth LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Information about SoFi Wealth’s advisory operations, services, and fees is set forth in SoFi Wealth’s current Form ADV Part 2 (Brochure), a copy of which is available upon request and at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.

0.25% fee is based on your account value. The wrap program fee may cost more or less than purchasing brokerage, custodial, and recordkeeping services separately. Brokerage costs are billed separately. Please see SoFi.com/legal/wrapbrochure for more information.

SOFI-F

Contacts

More News

View More
SoundHound Breaks Critical Resistance: How High Can It Get Now?
Via MarketBeat
Topics Artificial Intelligence
Tickers SOUN
Klarna IPO: BNPL Stock or Something Bigger?
Via MarketBeat
Topics Artificial Intelligence Initial Public Offering
Tickers AFRM KLAR
Why Teradyne Is a Core Play in the AI Hardware Boom
Via MarketBeat
Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy
Tickers TER
Meta Debuts Next-Gen AI Glasses—A Turning Point for Reality Labs?
Via MarketBeat
Topics Artificial Intelligence
Tickers AAPL META
How IREN is Building an AI Powerhouse on a Bitcoin Foundation
Via MarketBeat
Topics Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain
Tickers IREN NVDA
Stock Quote API & Stock News API supplied by www.cloudquote.io
Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes.
By accessing this page, you agree to the following
Privacy Policy and Terms Of Service.