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Carry

Can a tax-advantaged retirement and investment platform become the default financial OS for self-employed Americans?

HQNew York, NY, USA
IndustryFintech / Investment
The story

Carry started as a fintech platform targeting self-employed professionals and high-income earners with Solo 401k and IRA administration — a traditionally underserved segment. The platform layered on investment tooling (roboadvisor, Smart Yield, crypto and alternative asset access) to become a holistic tax-optimization and wealth-building product. In early 2026, Carry announced it is joining Lettuce Financial Labs, suggesting a consolidation move in the tax and financial planning space for independent workers.

Last 12 months
2026-03
Product timeline
2026
Carry announced it is joining Lettuce Financial Labs, signaling a merger or acquisition.· acquisition
Regulated entities
Investment Adviser (RIA)
US (SEC)
Carry Advisors LLC
Broker-dealer
US
Global Carry LLC
The stack
Payments / PSP
Stripe
Banking / BaaS
Grasshopper Bank, N.A. (custodian partner)
Sponsor bank
Grasshopper Bank, N.A.
Accounting gap: minor