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Wealthfront manages retirement accounts by optimizing tax impacts [1], setting specific liquidation timelines [2], and tailoring investment horizons based on client demographics {fact:3, fact:4}. Additionally, the firm tracks and reports expense ratios specifically for these retirement account allocations [3].
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Wealthfront Classic Portfolio Investment Methodology White Paper research.wealthfront.com 5 facts
claimWealthfront evaluates the tax impact of each asset class and adjusts allocations accordingly for taxable and non-taxable retirement accounts to reduce potential tax liabilities.
claimThe majority of Wealthfront clients are under 45 years of age and have a long time horizon before they begin drawing on their retirement accounts.
claimWealthfront uses a shorter investment horizon for taxable accounts compared to retirement accounts because clients may use those assets for nearer-term goals like home purchases or educational expenses.
claimWealthfront assumes that investments in taxable accounts will be liquidated in 10 years, while investments in retirement accounts will be liquidated in 30 years.
measurementWealthfront's expense ratio data reflects the target asset allocations for taxable and retirement accounts, weighted by the amount of client assets in each target allocation as of November 2024.