Wealthsimple was this week named one of the best workplaces for innovators.
The Toronto-based fintech was identified by Fast Company as one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators: Large companies in 2025.
Amongst the seventh annual edition of the list, which features just 12 firms, Wealthsimple is the only Canadian entity.
“This recognition is a reflection of our people,” remarked Diana McLachlan, who serves as Chief People Officer at Wealthsimple. “Innovation at Wealthsimple isn’t about a single team or moment; It comes from the curiosity to challenge assumptions and the ownership to see bold ideas through.”
Founded in 2014, Wealthsimple today boasts $84 billion in assets under administration, up more than 90% from a year ago.
“We’re building a company founded on trust, where our brand is only as strong as our product, and our product is only as strong as our people,” McLachlan stated. “That’s what powers us to keep reimagining what a Canadian financial company can be.”
McLachlan says Wealthsimple creates space for creativity, such as “Innovation Days” which bring teams together to pitch ideas, while investing in workforce development through certifications, workshops, and programs.
Wealthsimple offers a full suite of financial products across managed investing, DIY trading, cryptocurrency, tax filing, spending, and saving.
Up next, Wealthsimple is working on is the launch of a credit card.
Since its founding over a decade ago, Wealthsimple has persistently pushed for “The End of Banking,” with the Toronto company’s chief executive officer declaring repeatedly that Wealthsimple does not want to become a bank—they want to be something better.
En route this mission, Wealthsimple recently acquired Montreal’s Fey.
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