V

Vested

Integrated communications agency for financial brands

Overview

Vested is a communications agency that focuses on financial and fintech brands, offering a full range of PR and marketing services tailored to the finance sector. Its team combines financial industry knowledge with creative communications to plan and execute campaigns, media relations, content, and digital outreach that speak to investors, customers, and regulators. Unlike generalist agencies, Vested differentiates itself through deep sector experience—built over 15 years with both large and small financial brands—and a hands‑on, practical approach to delivering results. The company’s goal is to help financial brands stand out and achieve meaningful visibility and measurable outcomes.

Work here?Claim your company

About Vested

Simplify's Rating
Why Vested is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

FintechFinancial Services

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2011

Get referred to Vested

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's take

What believers are saying

  • August 2026 Watermark deal expands Washington presence and access to SEC, FTC, and CFPB work.
  • Vested became a HubSpot Solutions Partner, improving measurable growth-marketing services for fintech clients.
  • November 2026 coverage highlights AI search, GEO, and affiliate marketing, showing timely client demand.

What critics are saying

  • Aon can internalize more agency work after naming Vested North America PR partner in 2026.
  • Watermark integration risks distracting leadership while clients expect seamless execution across D.C. and New York.
  • If financial services demand slows, Vested's niche positioning leaves few adjacent markets to absorb revenue shocks.

What makes Vested unique

  • Vested focuses exclusively on financial services, unlike generalist PR agencies.
  • August 2026 Watermark acquisition adds public affairs, regulatory, crisis, and investor-relations depth.
  • April 2026 leadership hires strengthened digital strategy, creative, and integrated marketing execution.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Health Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Company Equity
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Stock Options

Company News

Business Wire
Aug 7th, 2026
Vested Acquires Watermark, Strengthening Public Affairs and Regulatory Offering and Growing Washington, D.C. Presence

Vested, the leading financial services communications and marketing agency, today announced the acquisition of Watermark, a Washington, D.C.-based public aff...

Business Wire
Apr 17th, 2026
Vested expands leadership team with three senior hires to boost digital and creative capabilities

Vested, a marketing and communications agency focused on financial services, has appointed three senior leaders to expand its digital and creative capabilities. Sitha Ngy joins as Senior Creative Director in Seattle, Paul Dalton-Borge as Managing Director in London, and Adam Fontana as Director of Digital Strategy in Chicago. Ngy brings over 15 years of experience, having worked with brands including American Express, T-Mobile and Coca-Cola. Most recently, he served as VP and Group Creative Director at Deloitte Digital. Dalton-Borge joins from Four Agency Worldwide, where he led creative and digital development. Fontana brings two decades of experience in digital strategy across financial services clients. The appointments reflect growing client demand for integrated marketing programmes spanning earned media, content, digital performance and brand-building.

Clay & Milk
Dec 20th, 2021
Cedar Falls digital marketing agency Red Lab Technologies acquired by PR firm

Red Lab Technologies, a web design, development and digital marketing firm in Cedar Falls, announced last week that it has been acquired by Vested, a financial services communications firm, Red Lab will provide Vested’s clients […]

Recently Posted Jobs

Sign up to get curated job recommendations

Vested is Hiring for 5 Jobs on Simplify!

Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today

Don't see your dream role? Check out thousands of other roles on Simplify.Browse all jobs