Strategic advisory and investment firm at the intersection of wealth management and technology. We partner with RIAs, wealth managers, and fintech firms to drive transformation through technology innovation, strategic partnerships, and executive guidance.
Polymer Growth Partners was founded in 2024 by John Rajes, a seasoned executive with a deep track record of building and transforming platforms in the wealth management industry. After decades leading technology, product, and partnership teams at industry giants like LPL Financial, UBS, Barclays, and Goldman Sachs, John recognized a critical gap in the market: fast-growing wealth management firms needed executive-level technology insight but lacked the in-house resources to execute confidently and effectively.
With that insight, Polymer Growth Partners was born—an agile and deeply experienced firm that helps RIAs and fintechs navigate complexity, unlock growth, and implement digital transformation with clarity. The name 'Polymer' reflects the firm's mission: bringing together diverse technology, strategy, and operational elements to form a cohesive, scalable, and high-performing whole.
Meet the Founder
John Rajes is the Founder and Managing Partner of Polymer Growth Partners. With more than 25 years of experience across wealth management technology, John has led transformation at some of the industry's most prestigious firms. He has held leadership roles at LPL Financial, UBS, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, and Goldman Sachs, where he built and scaled enterprise platforms, launched new digital products, and developed strategic partnerships with leading technology and financial solution providers.
John holds a Master’s degree in Medical Informatics from the University of Manchester in the UK, with concentrations in Computer Science, Medicine, and Organizational Management. He lives in the Carolinas with his wife and two children, and enjoys running and reading in his spare time.
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