NERDWALLET, INC.
For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Nov 6, 2025.
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Sep 30, 2025 · Filed Nov 6, 2025
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-07.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-11-06.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Risks Related to Our Investment Advisory Businesses
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Our business has expanded to provide investment management services, including direct management of client assets, subjecting us to extensive regulation under both the federal laws, such as the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and the laws, rules, and regulations of the jurisdictions where we conduct business. Our ability to conduct business in the jurisdictions in which we will operate depends on our compliance with the laws, rules, and regulations promulgated by the federal regulatory bodies and the regulatory authorities in each of the states and other jurisdictions in which we do business. Periodic SEC and state examinations could result in fines, restrictions, or reputational damage if our policies, disclosures, or marketing fall short. Key risks include:
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•Regulatory scrutiny. Our ability to comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and interpretations is largely dependent on our establishment and maintenance of compliance, audit, and reporting systems and procedures, which is dependent on our ability to attract and retain qualified compliance, audit, supervisory, and risk management personnel.
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•Fiduciary liability. Failures in know-your-customer processes, portfolio management, or conflict management could trigger client losses, lawsuits, fee rescission, or enforcement actions.
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•Third-party dependence. We rely on custodians, clearing brokers, and tech vendors. Service disruptions, cyber incidents, or vendor failures could impair client service and expose us to liability.
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•Operational resilience. Managing assets at scale requires robust trading, risk, reporting, and cybersecurity systems; deficiencies could disrupt service and invite sanctions.
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•Evolving rules. New custody, marketing, or best-interest standards could raise compliance costs or limit growth. Our educational tools and digital engagement may also be deemed investment advice, increasing exposure.
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We cannot assure you that our systems and procedures will be effective in complying with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and interpretations. Because these advisory activities involve custodial control and fiduciary obligations, any adverse event could materially affect our reputation, revenues, results of operations, and financial condition.
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In addition to risks and uncertainties in the ordinary course of business that are common to all businesses, important factors that are specific to our industry and the Company could have a material and adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. You should carefully consider the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and in our subsequent periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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In addition to risks and uncertainties in the ordinary course of business that are common to all businesses, important factors that are specific to our industry and the Company could have a material and adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. You should carefully consider the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, in Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, and in our subsequent periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.