--- title: Supernova Technology | About Our Company description: supernovacompanies.com --- ##### About # Proven thought leaders. Leading technology innovators. Combining forces for you. #### Company Background Founded in 2014 and having grown to 126 global team members, we offer the industry’s first and only cloud-based, configurable, end-to-end software solution to automate securities-based lending from origination through the life of the loan. By combining thought leadership in suitability and risk management with industry-leading education and the latest technology, Supernova enables advisors to deliver holistic, goals-based advice and to help their clients achieve financial wellness. We partner with the industry’s largest banks, most prominent insurance companies and leading online brokerages to democratize access to securities-based lending and better the entire financial ecosystem. ![Meeting](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/Meeting.jpg) ## What we do? Supernova democratizes securities-based lending and makes it accessible to broader client segments. We empower lenders, wealth management firms, and financial advisors with education and software to deliver a low-interest liquidity solution to a broader segment of their clients. Using state-of-the-art risk monitoring systems, Supernova provides an unparalleled level of data and analytics to enhance client transparency. [ Our Products ](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/solutions?hsLang=en) — our software is well designed, easy and intuitive to use, and delivered quickly. Our track record of success speaks for itself. [ Our Technology ](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/solutions/features?hsLang=en) — is best-in-class, integrates seamlessly, and powers risk management models that deliver the most accurate, real-time data available. [ Our Process ](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/solutions/service?hsLang=en) — we are easy to do business with and deliver a seamless and transparent experience to the clients we serve. [ Our Perspective ](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/blog?hsLang=en) — we truly understand securities-based lending and provide thought leadership and strategic partnership to ensure our clients are successful. [![Request a Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6363725/cdbf0cf3-7b54-45a1-9e07-567b8b8a5490.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6363725/cdbf0cf3-7b54-45a1-9e07-567b8b8a5490) #### Mission ##### At Supernova, our mission is to enable investors to achieve financial wellness. We deliver [securities-based lending solutions](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/solutions/lending-software?hsLang=en) that connect and empower the entire financial ecosystem. We envision a world where all people have the highest probability for successfully accomplishing their goals with the least amount of risk. We believe that the path to financial freedom happens through the effective management of both assets and liabilities, working together in a comprehensive way, as part of a common plan. #### Supernova Brand Pillars ![Integrity](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/handshake.svg) ## Integrity Holding ourselves accountable to the highest level of integrity and ethical standards, everything we do is focused on delivering solutions that lead to exceptional outcomes for our clients and the investors they serve. ![Quality](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/quality.svg) ## Quality The quality of our outputs and our collaborative processes, coupled with our speed-to-market, is best-in-class among financial technology providers. ![Innovation](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/innovation.svg) ## Innovation We seek to always lead the industry in building game-changing technology and thought leadership that have a lasting impact on investor financial wellness. #### Supernova History 05/2014 Company Founded 10/2015 First Draw 09/2016 First customer signed 11/2017 $100M in balances Product 1.0 launched 08/2018 Product 2.0 launched 04/2019 Nationwide and Supernova Partner Together to Evolve Securities-Based Lending [![Nationwide Enhances Wealth Management Lending with Supernova](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/Nationwide_Mutual_Insurance_Company_logo.svg.png) ](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nationwide-to-enhance-its-wealth-management-lending-solutions-through-supernova-technology-300836408.html) 09/2019 [Supernova Technology Named a 2019 Top 10 FinTech Solution Provider ![Supernova Technology Named a 2019 Top 10 FinTech Solution Provider](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/2019_tech_top_10.png)](https://www.newswire.com/news/supernova-technology-named-a-2019-top-10-fintech-solution-provider-21009441) 06/2020 Product 3.0 launched 08/2020 [AssetMark Trust Enhances Securities-Based Line of Credit Program with Supernova Technology](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/blog/assetmark_enhances_sbloc_with_supernova_technology/?hsLang=en) ![Supernova Companies Ranks No. 101 on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America!](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/AssetMark_horiz_RGB%20resized.c3da163.png) Supernova Companies Ranks No. 101 on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America! 01/2021 Product 4.1 launched [Supernova Technology Named one of Built in Chicago's Best Places to Work](https://www.builtinchicago.org/companies/best-midsize-places-to-work-chicago-2021#supernova). ![Supernova Technology Named one of Built in Chicago's Best Places to Work](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/best_workpalce_2021.00b2737.png) 04/2021 Surpass $6B in balances 05/2021 [ Alden Investment Group Partners with Supernova Technology for Securities-Based Lending to Support Their Growth Trajectory ](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/blog/alden-launches-new-securities-based-lending-solution-with-supernova-technology?hsLang=en) ![Alden Launches New Securities-Based Lending Solution with Supernova Technology](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/Alden_logo.a77f97a.png) 06/2021 [ Supernova Technology named a finalist in the Wealthmanagement.com Industry Awards in the Technology Provider, Innovation Platform category](https://www.wealthmanagement.com/industry/wealthmanagementcom-announces-2021-wealthies-finalists) ![Supernova Technology named a finalist in the Wealthmanagement.com Industry Awards in the Technology Provider, Innovation Platform category](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/finalist%20logo.abbb1f1.jpeg) 06/2021 [ Supernova Technology is the Securities-Based Lending Partner of Choice for First Citizen’s Wealth Management![Supernova Technology is the Securities-Based Lending Partner of Choice for First Citizen’s Wealth Management](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/first_citizens_logo.98914c8.png)](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/blog/first-citizens-launches-streamlined-solution-for-securities-based-lines-of-credit-with-supernova-technology/?hsLang=en) Scroll to see more #### Executive Team Members ![Tao Huang](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/Tao_Avatar.jpg) ### Tao Huang Chief Executive Officer [ View More ](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/about-us/members/tao-huang?hsLang=en) ![Jeff Finn](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/Jeffrey_Avatar.jpg) ### Jeff Finn Chief Product Officer [ View More ](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/about-us/members/jeff-finn?hsLang=en) ![Linda Gu](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/Linda_Gu_Avatar_v2.jpg) ### Linda Gu Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing [ View More ](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/about-us/members/linda-gu?hsLang=en) ![Chris Helton](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/Chris_Avatar.jpg) ### Chris Helton Chief Financial Officer [ View More ](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/about-us/members/chris-helton?hsLang=en) ![Jenny Sun](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/Jenny_Avatar-1.jpg) ### Jenny Sun Chief Technology Officer [ View More ](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/about-us/members/jenny-sun?hsLang=en) #### Meet More of Our Team ![Jaramee Finn](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/Jaramee_Avatar.jpg) ### Jaramee Finn Controller [ View More ](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/about-us/members/jaramee-finn?hsLang=en) ![Dr. John Rong](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/John_Rong.png) ### Dr. John Rong Senior Vice President [ View More ](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/about-us/members/dr-john-rong?hsLang=en) ![Julie Schmidt](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/Julie_Avatar.jpg) ### Julie Schmidt Chief Compliance Officer [ View More ](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/about-us/members/julie-schmidt?hsLang=en) ![David Zylstra](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/David_Zylstra.jpg) ### David Zylstra Chief Legal Officer [ View More ](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/about-us/members/david-zylstra?hsLang=en) #### Our Advisors ### Marten Hoekstra Senior Advisor [ View More ](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/about-us/members/marten-hoekstra?hsLang=en) #### Join Us We changed the dialogue. Now help us transform the way people borrow. Our team is growing and we are looking for people who share our mission to make a difference in people’s lives by improving their path to financial freedom. It’s an exciting time for us and this is your opportunity to be a part of it. [ View our Careers Page ](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/about-us/careers?hsLang=en) ![Team](https://www.supernovacompanies.com/hubfs/SupernovaTechnology_July2022/images/Team.jpg) ### Request a Demo Want to learn more about Supernova? We want to show you all the steps we take to reduce your risk as part of the most innovative securities-based lending solution in the industry. Reach out to our team and we’ll get back to you within one business day. [![Contact Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6363725/31211523-2c8d-406f-a6cb-62c205162037.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6363725/31211523-2c8d-406f-a6cb-62c205162037) ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=6151980&fmt=gif)