On 26 August 2026, two headlines appeared that seem to contradict each other. Citywire reported: “Platform acquisitions are dead, CEOs say.” On the same day, the Wall Street Journal reported: “Vanguard Buys Wealth Management Platform Altruist in $4 Billion Deal.” Platforms are dead. Vanguard has just spent roughly $4 billion buying one. Both things can … Continue reading The Next Financial Platform Won’t Own Your Money. It Will Help You Understand Your Life. →