Founded in 2014 by Michael Katchen, Wealthsimple is a financial technology company with a mission to make powerful financial tools accessible to everyone. Initially launched as a robo-advisor offering managed investment portfolios, the company has since expanded its services significantly. Its platform now includes a commission-free stock and ETF trading service (Wealthsimple Trade), a cryptocurrency trading platform (Wealthsimple Crypto), a high-interest savings account (Wealthsimple Cash), and an online tax preparation service (Wealthsimple Tax). The company is headquartered in Toronto and is primarily backed by the Power Corporation of Canada group of companies.

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Canada