Evli celebrates its 40 years in business in December 2025. Founded in Helsinki in 1985 as a small brokerage, Evli has grown into a leading Nordic wealth manager and fund management company with a four-decade track record of resilience and excellence.
Since its establishment, Evli has steadily expanded its capabilities and service offering while demonstrating strong resilience through major industry turning points – from Finland’s early-1990s recession to the IT bubble and the global financial crisis. Evli’s growth accelerated further with the obtaining of a banking license in 2001 and its listing on Nasdaq Helsinki in 2015.
Supported by the strong and growing demand for professional asset management and a long-standing commitment to expertise, Evli has evolved into one of the most trusted partners for wealth management in the Nordics.
“As we mark 40 years, our values – an entrepreneurial mindset, continuous learning, valuable relationships and integrity – feel more relevant than ever,” says Maunu Lehtimäki, CEO of Evli. “These principles help us remain agile and proactive, allowing us to not just seize opportunities but create them. Valuable relationships shape the way we treat our clients and each other, and integrity remains the foundation of trust, the most valuable currency in our business. The world changes and so do we, but our fundamental values remain the same.”
A pioneer in the market, Evli today manages EUR 20.8 billion in assets (net as of 9/2025) and is the third-largest fund management company in Finland. Over the years, Evli has gained significant industry recognition: it has consistently placed among the top institutional asset managers in Finland in Kantar Prospera’s annual client survey for 13 consecutive years and recognized by Morningstar as the best fund management company in both Finland and Sweden. The company currently employs approximately 300 professionals across Finland and Sweden.
Looking ahead, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, growing geopolitical tensions, shifting demographics, and high global debt levels are all reshaping markets.
“As the market undergoes profound transformation, our focus is on ensuring that Evli stays ahead of the curve,” says Lehtimäki. “Rapid advances in technology, shifting regulations and evolving client needs will reshape wealth management, but every turning point brings opportunity. By combining our long-standing values with new capabilities like responsible AI adoption, we will continue to create value for our clients. We have navigated four decades with success, and we are ready for the next chapter.”
Additional information:
Mikaela Herrala, Head of Marketing, Communications & IR, Evli Plc
tel. +358 50 544 5740, mikaela.herrala@evli.com
