63% of full-time employees indicate that financial stress has increased during the pandemic; 72% of employees would be attracted to another company that cares more about financial well-being than their existing employers. Keeping employees engaged and satisfied during the current intensified competition for talent is not only good business but absolutely essential. Addition Wealth is a financial wellness platform for employees to receive trusted guidance in navigating their financial circumstances. Employers, through Addition Wealth, are able to offer financial education and tailored solutions to their employees as a workplace benefit with free, unlimited access to certified financial advisers in addition to a suite of digital tools. Founded by an ex-Uber employee, the company is able to address the needs of employees that have significant equity compensation components in addition to handling more traditional financial planning like budgeting, debt management, retirement, taxes, purchase of a home, and educational planning. AlleyWatch caught up with Addition Wealth CEO and Founder Ana Mahony to learn more about how Additional Wealth is democratizing access to financial solutions for employees, the company's strategic plans, recent round of funding from investors that include Nyca Partners, Core Innovation Capital, and Financial Venture Studio.
