
Sarah Levy
Sarah Levy has served as Chief Executive Officer of Betterment since December 2020. Under her leadership, Betterment has more than doubled its assets under management from $22 billion to $56 billion, grown its employee base, and achieved profitability. She has expanded the company's services beyond robo-advising, including strategic acquisitions and the addition of human advice options. Sarah Levy spent over two decades at Viacom, culminating in her role as Chief Operating Officer of Viacom Media Networks, where she oversaw global strategy, finance, and operations for a $10 billion division. As Chief Operating Officer at Nickelodeon for over a decade, she significantly expanded the brand, driving its entry into new segments like digital gaming and theme parks, which generated over $4 billion at retail. In December 2020, Levy was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Betterment, the largest independent digital investment advisor, leading its mission to make financial services more accessible. Her extensive experience in brand building and operational excellence now drives Betterment's vision for empowering individuals with smarter financial tools.
Career Milestones
- Served over two decades at Viacom, culminating as Chief Operating Officer of Viacom Media Networks, overseeing global strategy, finance, and operations for a $10 billion division.
- As COO of Nickelodeon, expanded the brand into digital gaming and theme parks, generating over $4 billion at retail.
- Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Betterment in December 2020, leading its mission to make financial services more accessible.
- Under her leadership, Betterment more than doubled its assets under management from $22 billion to $56 billion and achieved profitability.
- Expanded Betterment's services beyond robo-advising through strategic acquisitions and the addition of human advice options.
About Betterment
Betterment is an American financial advisory company that provides digital investment, retirement, and cash management services to individuals, businesses, and financial advisors. As a pioneer in robo-advisory, Betterment differentiates itself through automated, personalized financial advice, tax-efficient investing, and a commitment to customer-centric innovation. The company emphasizes continuous evolution of its product offerings and maintains a focus on data security and regulatory compliance to build customer trust.