Vanguard to Buy Wealth Platform Altruist as It Expands in Advice

Published on August 26, 2026

Vanguard, known mostly for its low-fee index funds, will add Altruist’s wealth technology and custody platform, the firm said in a statement Wednesday. It didn’t disclose terms.

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