Services

Project Management

Business Analysis

Quality Assurance

Mobile Development

Industry

Platform

iOS
Android

Location

USA

Team size

6 people

The people behind the product came from the financial world, not from tech. They had advisors, investment specialists, and a clear idea of what they wanted to build, but no mobile team to turn it into an actual product. The goal was to create a simple investment app where users could follow their portfolios, talk to financial advisors, move money, and manage everything from one place instead of juggling different services.

They reached out to Uptech shortly before the planned release date. The timeline was tight, so the project needed quick decisions, close communication, and a development approach that would not slow the team down halfway through the process.

Our cooperation started in 2020 and continued for about six months. Uptech joined the project with mobile engineers, a product manager, QA specialists, and a business analyst. Together with the client’s backend and design teams, we built a cross-platform fintech application with separate flows for advisors and clients, investment tracking, secure account management, in-app messaging, and financial planning tools.

Technologies
used

Frontend

Redux
Apollo GraphQL

Infrastructure & Cloud

Firebase

Mobile Development

React Native

QA & Delivery

CodePush
Bitrise CI

Challenges and Solutions

Short Release Timeline

The client planned to launch the first version of the app within a few months, which left little room for delays or long discovery phases. At the same time, the product included multiple user flows, financial data, account management features, and advisor-client communication tools.

Solution

The team chose React Native to speed up delivery without sacrificing product quality. We focused on the highest-priority features first, worked in short delivery cycles, and stayed in constant contact with the client to avoid blockers and unnecessary rework.

Collaboration Across Distributed Teams

The product was built by several teams for different parts of the app. Design, backend development, and business stakeholders were on the client’s side, while Uptech handled mobile delivery. Without strong communication, even small product decisions could slow the whole process down.

Solution

The teams built a shared workflow with regular syncs, direct communication channels, and fast feedback loops. Uptech specialists also visited the client in person during the project, which helped speed up decision-making and made day-to-day collaboration much easier.

Separate Experiences for Advisors and Clients

The platform had two very different user groups inside one application. Financial advisors needed tools for communication and account management, while clients expected a clear and simple way to track investments, manage money, and review financial performance.

Solution

The app was structured around separate user roles with different permissions, screens, and flows. This approach helped keep the experience straightforward for clients and gave advisors access to the tools they needed for daily work and communication.

Main features

Investment Portfolio Tracking

The app gives users a clear view of their investments, balances, deposits, and account activity in one place. Instead of checking several services or reports, clients open the app and quickly understand what is happening with their finances at any given moment.

In-App Advisor Communication

Clients stay in touch with financial advisors directly inside the platform. They ask questions, discuss investment decisions, and receive recommendations without switching to email, phone calls, or third-party messaging apps during important financial conversations.

Financial Performance Analytics

The platform turns complex financial data into simple charts and easy-to-read summaries. Users can follow account performance over time, spot changes faster, and make sense of investment activity without needing a deep background in finance.

Secure Account Access

The app supports Face ID and Touch ID authentication for faster and safer sign-ins. Users access their accounts in seconds while keeping sensitive financial information protected through an extra layer of mobile security.

Money Transfer and Account Management

Users handle everyday financial tasks directly in the app, from reviewing account details to transferring funds. Bringing banking and investment tools together helps reduce friction and makes routine money management feel much more straightforward.

Results

2 months
from project kickoff to the first app release.
2 user roles
supported on one platform for advisors and clients.
iOS and Android
apps launched with a shared React Native codebase.
All-in-one experience
for investment tracking, advisor communication, and account management.

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