Avantax, Inc.
Industry Group: Software & Services
Country/Region: United States of America
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Avantax Inc is a provider of integrated tax-focused wealth management services and software, assisting consumers, small business owners, tax professionals, financial professionals, and certified public accounting firms. The firm has two distinct models in business: the independent Financial Professional model and the employee-based model. It refers to the independent Financial Professional model as Avantax Wealth Management offering services through its registered broker-dealer, registered investment advisor (RIA), and insurance agency subsidiaries. The employee-based model refers to Avantax Planning Partners offering services through its RIA and insurance agency by partnering with CPA firms to provide their consumer and small-business clients with financial planning and advisory services.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Software & Services 943 out of 962
Universe
Global Universe 11036 out of 15080
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| Avantax, Inc. |
30.8
High
|
943 out of 962 |
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