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Architect Financial Technologies Inc. is a U.S.-based fintech company providing modern institutional trading infrastructure for equities, options, futures, and digital assets. The company develops software and platforms that enable brokerages, trading firms, hedge funds, and asset managers to access, execute, and manage trades efficiently across multiple asset classes while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational transparency.

Overview

Architect Financial specializes in delivering technology solutions that integrate brokerage services, execution management, and post-trade processing for both traditional and digital asset markets. Its suite of products includes a U.S.-regulated multi-asset brokerage, the AX perpetual futures exchange, institutional order and execution management systems (OEMS), and post-trade accounting and reconciliation tools. Architect aims to streamline capital markets operations with a focus on performance, automation, and multi-venue connectivity.

History and Background

Founded to modernize institutional trading infrastructure, Architect Financial has built a vertically integrated technology stack that combines execution, risk management, and post-trade solutions. The company has positioned itself as a bridge between traditional financial markets and emerging digital asset markets, developing solutions that allow clients to trade multiple asset classes from a single platform while adhering to regulatory standards enforced by the SEC, FINRA, and NFA.

Core Products and Services

• Brokerage Services: U.S.-regulated brokerage for equities, ETFs, options, and futures, offering APIs, SDKs, paper trading, execution algorithms, and customizable dashboards.
• AX Perpetual Futures Exchange: The first regulated perpetual futures exchange for traditional assets, including FX, interest rates, metals, and commodities, designed to reduce cost and friction in derivatives trading.
• OEMS Platform: Order and execution management systems supporting multi-venue connectivity for traditional and digital assets, available as self-hosted or managed solutions.
• Post-Trade Solutions: Software optimized for spot digital assets and derivatives, including real-time P&L tracking, transaction cost analysis, and reconciliation tools.

Technology and Features

• Multi-language APIs supporting Python, JavaScript, Rust, and other development environments for algorithmic trading and integration.
• Real-time market data, portfolio monitoring, and advanced execution algorithms for institutional clients.
• Compliance and regulatory support integrated into the platform for SEC, FINRA, and NFA oversight.
• High-performance, scalable architecture for trading across multiple traditional and digital asset venues.

Use Cases and Market Position

Architect Financial serves a range of institutional clients and trading participants:

• Broker-Dealers and Trading Firms: Access to multi-asset execution and integrated OMS/EMS for trading operations.
• Hedge Funds and Asset Managers: Platforms for derivatives trading, risk management, and post-trade reconciliation.
• Digital Asset Traders: Infrastructure enabling secure and compliant trading of spot and derivative crypto products.
• Technology Integrators: APIs and SDKs allowing clients to automate and customize trading workflows and strategies.

Funding and Team

Architect Financial Technologies is privately held and led by a team experienced in trading technology, financial regulation, and enterprise software development. The company collaborates with global financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and technology partners to deliver compliant, innovative solutions for modern capital markets.

Risks and Considerations

Key risks for clients include market volatility, regulatory changes, and operational risks associated with digital and traditional trading systems. Use of Architect’s platforms requires understanding of derivatives, futures, and equities trading. While the company provides tools for risk management and compliance, users must assess market exposure, technology reliability, and integration requirements to ensure suitability for their specific institutional needs.