> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://tendrill.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What is Tendrill?

> An AI-powered personal wealth manager that delivers proactive, portfolio-aware insights via text message

## Your personal AI wealth manager

Tendrill is an AI-powered assistant that connects to your brokerage accounts and proactively monitors your portfolio for important events. Instead of checking multiple apps or sifting through market noise, you receive personalized, actionable insights delivered straight to your phone via text message.

<Info>
  **No app required.** Tendrill works entirely through SMS and iMessage - just save the number and start texting.
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## What makes Tendrill different

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  <Card title="Proactive monitoring" icon="radar">
    Traditional tools wait for you to check them. Tendrill actively watches your holdings and reaches out when something important happens.
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  <Card title="Portfolio-aware insights" icon="chart-pie">
    Every alert is personalized to YOUR holdings. If NVIDIA reports earnings and you own the stock, you'll know exactly how it affects your portfolio.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Natural conversations" icon="comments">
    Ask questions in plain English. "How's my tech exposure?" or "What's happening with Apple?" - Tendrill understands and responds naturally.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Zero noise" icon="filter">
    No spam, no irrelevant market updates. Only the information that directly impacts your investments.
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## What Tendrill monitors

Tendrill continuously watches for events that matter to your portfolio:

| Event Type          | What Tendrill Tracks                                   | Example Alert                                                            |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Earnings**        | Quarterly reports, guidance changes, analyst reactions | "$NVDA beat estimates! Your position is up +$2,400 (+5.2%)"              |
| **Price Movements** | Significant intraday swings, breakouts, unusual volume | "$TSLA dropped 4% on tariff news. Your exposure: $3,200"                 |
| **News & Events**   | Breaking news, SEC filings, executive changes          | "Apple announced new AI features - here's what it means for your shares" |
| **Macro Signals**   | Fed decisions, economic data, sector rotations         | "Fed held rates steady. Here's how your portfolio reacted"               |

## How insights are delivered

> **Tendrill** - Today 9:41 AM
>
> \$NVDA just jumped 3.2% after strong earnings and data center revenue beat.
>
> **Your position: +\$6,600 (+3.4%)**
>
> Key highlights:
>
> * Revenue: \$35.1B (beat by 12%)
> * Data Center: \$30.8B (+112% YoY)
> * Guidance raised for Q2
>
> Want a deeper analysis? Just ask.

## Who Tendrill is for

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  <Accordion title="Individual investors" icon="user">
    Whether you have a few stocks or a diversified portfolio, Tendrill helps you stay informed without becoming a full-time market watcher.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Busy professionals" icon="briefcase">
    Get the highlights that matter during your morning coffee. No need to scroll through apps during your workday.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Novice investors" icon="seedling">
    Learning as you go? Tendrill explains what's happening and why it matters in plain, jargon-free language.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Wealth managers" icon="users">
    Monitor multiple client portfolios and receive alerts when any account needs attention.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## What Tendrill is NOT

<Warning>
  **Tendrill is not a financial advisor.** We provide information and insights to help you stay informed, but we don't provide personalized investment advice, recommendations to buy or sell, or manage your money. Always consult a licensed financial professional for investment decisions.
</Warning>

## Ready to get started?

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  <Card title="See how it works" icon="play" href="/getting-started/how-it-works">
    Understand the flow from connection to insight
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  <Card title="Start now" icon="rocket" href="/getting-started/quickstart">
    Get set up in under 5 minutes
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## FAQ

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  <Accordion title="Is Tendrill free?">
    Tendrill offers both free and premium tiers. The free tier includes basic portfolio monitoring and limited conversations. Premium unlocks unlimited conversations, advanced alerts, and priority support.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What brokerages are supported?">
    Tendrill supports over 10,000 financial institutions through Plaid, including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Robinhood, E\*TRADE, and many more. [See the full list](/getting-started/supported-brokerages).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How is my data protected?">
    We use Plaid for secure connections (the same technology used by Venmo, Coinbase, and major banks). We never see your login credentials and maintain a zero data retention policy. [Learn more about security](/privacy-security/data-protection).
  </Accordion>
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