Security

Your money and
data, protected.

How we protect your account, your data and your assets, and how you can help.

2FA onEncryptedSIPC protectedDevice verified

Four layers of protection.

Built into every step, from sign-in to settlement.

  • Your account

    • Two-factor authentication
    • Biometric sign-in
    • Sign-in and withdrawal alerts
  • Your data

    • Encrypted in transit and at rest
    • Access limited to staff who need it
    • Never sold to third parties
  • Our platform

    • Secure cloud infrastructure
    • Monitored around the clock
    • Tested by independent security firms
  • Your assets

    • Held with regulated custodians
    • Securities protection
    • FDIC insurance up to $1M on swept cash*

You stay in control.

Decide how you sign in, which devices have access and where money can go.

Strong sign-in

Two-factor authentication, plus Face ID or fingerprint on mobile.

Trusted devices

See every signed-in device and remove any you don’t recognize.

Instant alerts

Get notified of new sign-ins, password changes and withdrawals.

Verified withdrawals

Money only leaves to accounts and wallets verified in your name.

Settings

Security

Two-factor authentication

Authenticator app

Biometric sign-in

Face ID

Sign-in and withdrawal alerts

Email and push

Trusted devices

MacBook Pro · iPhone

2 devices

Withdrawal accounts

Verified in your name only

Protected

How your assets are held.

Your investments and cash are held in your name with regulated firms, separate from Vantar’s own money.

See disclosures
  • SEC-registered adviser

    Vantar Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.

  • Regulated brokerage

    Brokerage by Alpaca Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Client securities are held apart from firm assets under SEC Rule 15c3-3.

  • SIPC protection

    Securities protected up to $500,000, including $250,000 for cash, through Alpaca Securities LLC. Market losses are not covered.

  • FDIC-eligible cash

    Cash swept to program banks is FDIC insured up to $1,000,000 in total, limited to $250,000 at each program bank.

Independent oversight.

How our security controls are checked.

SOC 2 Type II

[Report period]

ISO 27001

[Certification status]

Penetration testing

[Frequency]

Regulators

SEC, FINRA [via partners], [NDPC], [ICO]

Staying safe.

  1. 1We will never ask for your password or 2FA code.
  2. 2Only sign in at vantar.co or in the Vantar app.
  3. 3Use a unique password and turn on 2FA.
  4. 4Pause before acting on urgent requests to move money.

Something suspicious? Email [security@vantar.co].

Report a vulnerability.

Found a security issue? Email [security@vantar.co]. We review every report and support good-faith research. [Scope and PGP key.]

Report an issue