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Investment Adviser Registration Disclosure

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What it is

Betterment LLC is identified as a registered investment adviser, meaning it is subject to SEC oversight and fiduciary obligations under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 when providing investment management services.

This analysis describes what Betterment's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Registered investment adviser status means Betterment LLC owes clients a fiduciary duty, which legally requires it to act in clients' best interests and make full disclosure of conflicts of interest.

Interpretive note: The specific fiduciary and disclosure obligations applicable to Betterment LLC's advisory services are detailed in the linked advisory agreement and Form ADV, which are not reproduced on this directory page.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 9, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 4261 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Consumers using Betterment's investment advisory services benefit from the fiduciary standard applicable to registered investment advisers, which requires Betterment LLC to prioritize client interests and disclose conflicts, though the scope of this obligation is defined by the applicable advisory agreement and Form ADV disclosures.

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Betterment LLC's registration as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 subjects it to SEC examination, Form ADV disclosure requirements, and the fiduciary standard of conduct.

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Applicable agencies

  • Securities And Exchange Commission (sec)
    Regulates securities markets and investment platforms. Can investigate broker-dealers, investment advisers, and trading platforms for violations of securities laws.
    Who can file: Anyone with knowledge of a possible securities law violation
    What you need: Description of the potential violation, names of individuals or companies involved, relevant dates, and any supporting documents or evidence
    What to expect: Tips are reviewed by SEC staff. The SEC may open an investigation but is not required to take action on every tip. Whistleblowers may be eligible for financial awards if the tip leads to enforcement.
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Betterment Terms of Use
Entity
Betterment
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 7, 2026
Last verified
May 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-007227
Document ID
CA-D-00211
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
02aea9237f828414573f004ea4f42980e93e6c9aa739488fdf6e58e092f8b41a
Analysis generated
May 7, 2026 05:42 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Betterment
Document: Betterment Terms of Use
Record ID: CA-P-007227
Captured: 2026-05-07 05:42:34 UTC
SHA-256: 02aea9237f828414…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/betterment/betterment-terms-of-use/provision/CA-P-007227/investment-adviser-registration-disclosure/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Betterment's Investment Adviser Registration Disclosure clause do?

Registered investment adviser status means Betterment LLC owes clients a fiduciary duty, which legally requires it to act in clients' best interests and make full disclosure of conflicts of interest.

How does this clause affect you?

Consumers using Betterment's investment advisory services benefit from the fiduciary standard applicable to registered investment advisers, which requires Betterment LLC to prioritize client interests and disclose conflicts, though the scope of this obligation is defined by the applicable advisory agreement and Form ADV disclosures.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 287 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Betterment?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Betterment.