Advent Genesis
Investment portfolio management software
Financial services software
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What is Advent Genesis
Advent Genesis is an investment portfolio management platform used by asset managers and wealth management firms to support portfolio accounting, performance measurement, and operational workflows. It is typically deployed as part of an investment operations stack to maintain books and records, calculate returns, and produce client and management reporting. The product is commonly associated with integration into broader data, trading, and reporting ecosystems used in investment management.
Portfolio accounting and performance
Supports core investment operations such as portfolio accounting and performance measurement used for client reporting and internal oversight. These capabilities align with common requirements for multi-asset portfolios and ongoing valuation and return calculations. It is positioned for firms that need repeatable, auditable processes rather than ad hoc spreadsheets.
Operational workflow support
Provides structured workflows that help investment operations teams manage daily processing, reconciliations, and reporting cycles. This can reduce reliance on manual handoffs across accounting, operations, and client service. The workflow orientation fits organizations that need consistent controls and repeatability across accounts.
Ecosystem integration orientation
Typically used in environments where integration with custodians, data providers, and downstream reporting tools is required. This makes it suitable for firms building a broader operating platform rather than a standalone planning tool. Integration needs vary by implementation, but the product is commonly selected with connectivity in mind.
Implementation and maintenance effort
Portfolio accounting platforms often require significant configuration, data mapping, and ongoing operational support. Firms may need dedicated administrators or external services to maintain interfaces, security roles, and reporting outputs. This can increase total cost of ownership compared with lighter-weight advisory tools.
Complexity for smaller firms
The feature set and operational rigor can be more than what smaller advisory practices need. Teams without dedicated operations staff may find setup, exception management, and reconciliation processes burdensome. For basic portfolio views and planning, simpler tools may be easier to adopt.
Reporting flexibility varies
Client and management reporting often depends on templates, data quality, and how the system is configured. Custom report requirements can drive additional development or reliance on third-party reporting layers. Organizations with highly bespoke reporting standards should validate capabilities during evaluation.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise / Custom (contact sales) | Custom pricing (not published) | SS&C Advent (Advent) does not publish public list prices for Genesis on its official product pages. Prospective customers are instructed to request a demo or contact sales; product briefs and info kits require contact forms. |
Seller details
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.
Windsor, Connecticut, USA
1986
Public
https://www.ssctech.com/
https://x.com/ssctechnologies
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